Added to Netflix on Friday, Mar 1, 2024 Geostorm is a gripping tale where an intricate network of climate-controlling satellites, designed to protect Earth and prevent natural disasters, turns against the planet it was meant to safeguard. As a series of catastrophic weather events threaten global stability, a satellite designer, his brother, and an international team must race against time to uncover a deep-rooted conspiracy and prevent a worldwide disaster. The narrative weaves through themes of technology gone awry, political intrigue, and the unyielding spirit of humanity in the face of apocalyptic threats.
Length: 1h 49m
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
This Title is: Intense, Thrilling
Geostorm is New on Netflix in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Gerard Butler as Jake Lawson
- Jim Sturgess as Max Lawson
- Abbie Cornish as U.S. Secret Service Agent Sarah Wilson
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: PG-13
Contains action and violence.
Trivia
- The concept for Geostorm was inspired by a conversation about climate change.
- Significant reshoots were conducted to improve the movie after initial test screenings.
- Originally scheduled for release in 2016, its premiere was delayed to October 20, 2017.
Our Review
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“Geostorm” blends a cocktail of visual spectacle and disaster movie tropes with a dash of political intrigue. It’s a film that attempts to marry the grandiosity of CGI-driven cataclysms with a story about global cooperation and the perils of overreliance on technology. Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, and Abbie Cornish deliver performances that, while earnest, often wade through the waters of predictability and underdevelopment, typical of the genre’s character arcs. Critics and audiences have been divided, with some praising the film’s ambitious special effects and action sequences, and others critiquing its lack of originality and coherence in storytelling. The visuals are undoubtedly the film’s strongest suit, offering a series of stunning, albeit sometimes over-the-top, disaster scenarios that capitalize on the audience’s fascination with apocalyptic imagery. However, the narrative struggles to keep pace, often faltering under the weight of clichés and a sometimes convoluted plot. Despite its shortcomings, “Geostorm” offers a measure of entertainment value, particularly for fans of disaster films and high-stakes action, even if it doesn’t quite reach the heights of its cinematic ambitions. Ultimately, it’s a movie that shines brightest when viewed as a spectacle rather than a story.”
Critic Scores
Geostorm has received a mixed review by the critics.
