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Poséidon

Original title: Poseidon
  • 2006
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  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Poséidon (2006)
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DisasterSea AdventureSurvivalActionAdventureThriller

On New Year's Eve, the luxury ocean liner Poseidon capsizes after being swamped by a rogue wave. The survivors are left to fight for their lives as they attempt to escape the sinking ship.On New Year's Eve, the luxury ocean liner Poseidon capsizes after being swamped by a rogue wave. The survivors are left to fight for their lives as they attempt to escape the sinking ship.On New Year's Eve, the luxury ocean liner Poseidon capsizes after being swamped by a rogue wave. The survivors are left to fight for their lives as they attempt to escape the sinking ship.

  • Director
    • Wolfgang Petersen
  • Writers
    • Mark Protosevich
    • Paul Gallico
  • Stars
    • Richard Dreyfuss
    • Kurt Russell
    • Emmy Rossum
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    114K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,713
    461
    • Director
      • Wolfgang Petersen
    • Writers
      • Mark Protosevich
      • Paul Gallico
    • Stars
      • Richard Dreyfuss
      • Kurt Russell
      • Emmy Rossum
    • 751User reviews
    • 118Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 7 nominations total

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    Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss
    • Richard Nelson
    Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell
    • Robert Ramsey
    Emmy Rossum
    Emmy Rossum
    • Jennifer Ramsey
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Dylan Johns
    Jacinda Barrett
    Jacinda Barrett
    • Maggie James
    Mía Maestro
    Mía Maestro
    • Elena Morales
    Mike Vogel
    Mike Vogel
    • Christian
    Kevin Dillon
    Kevin Dillon
    • Lucky Larry
    Freddy Rodríguez
    Freddy Rodríguez
    • Marco Valentin
    Jimmy Bennett
    Jimmy Bennett
    • Conor James
    Fergie
    Fergie
    • Gloria
    • (as Stacy Ferguson)
    Andre Braugher
    Andre Braugher
    • Captain Bradford
    Kirk B.R. Woller
    Kirk B.R. Woller
    • Chief Officer Reynolds
    Kelly McNair
    Kelly McNair
    • Emily
    Gabriel Jarret
    Gabriel Jarret
    • 1st Officer Chapman
    David Reivers
    David Reivers
    • John
    Gordon Thomson
    Gordon Thomson
    • Jay
    Jan Munroe
    Jan Munroe
    • Nick
    • Director
      • Wolfgang Petersen
    • Writers
      • Mark Protosevich
      • Paul Gallico
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    6jmupton2003

    Not bad at all, there have been worse remakes....

    Whilst not holding a candle to the far superior original in terms of script, plot and acting, this remake of the classic 1972 'The Poseidon Adventure' is at least watchable which is more than can be said for a lot of the seemingly endless tide of remakes hitting cinemas these days.

    The characters (for want of a better word) are a bit thin and cardboard and the plot really is just a long string of reasonably predictable set pieces but at least it entertains. The best bit is the special effects which are absolutely top drawer. For some reason Hollywood can do some really good FX and CGI when it comes to boats and the CGI rendition of the Poseidon itself in the opening scene is incredibly well done.

    Top marks also to the Producers for making sure the Poseidon is a proper British flagged Southampton registered ship and not some Americanised tub.

    Much like its predecessor though I fully expect this version to become stable Bank Holiday afternoon television filler material for the next twenty years. Just a pity a remake of 'Beyond the Poseidon Adventure' can't be done from this.
    6paulclaassen

    Thrilling with excellent visuals.

    Although 'Poseidon' was not all that well received, I actually enjoyed it more than the original, highly acclaimed 'The Poseidon Adventure' (of which 'Poseidon' is a remake), which I found too comical and unbelievable despite its good cast.

    'Poseidon' is an action adventure survival thriller, with the focus on the survival element. It doesn't spend much time on character introductions and jumps right into the chaos, so we get to know the characters once their quest for survival begins. Excellent visual effects and a fantastic production design help bring this film to life, making it realistic and conceivable. The capsize scene, especially, was incredibly well done.

    The film does follow the same pattern as most disaster films of this genre, with stereotypical characters, and it's always easy to spot the dispensable ones. Essentially, this is a slasher movie - just a different kind of slasher. Due to the film's short running time (94 minutes), it is fast-paced and entertaining throughout and doesn't waste a minute of screen time.

    The film features a stellar cast, but I don't think I would have cared who the actors were, as the story was interesting enough and well executed. It is a nail-biter with one primary focus: survival. In my humble opinion, the film succeeded in that aspect. I've watched the movie a few times and enjoy it every time. 'Poseidon' is a disaster movie that delivers.
    6pbaker_63

    New and improved?

    I didn't know what to expect of Poseiden. It wasn't too bad of a movie. I expected, and got, some fine special effects that the original Poseiden Adventure lacked. Come to think of it that guy falling through the skylight in the original is still pretty doggone impressive even if it was the result of old technology. I liked Kurt Russell as the ex mayor.

    In his finest performance since "What About Bob?" Richard Dreyfus is convincing as a suicidal guy who seems to prefer inside-the-ship drowning to the traditional jumping off the rail.

    Its hard not to compare the old with the new version of this film.

    If you are like me and have a short attention span you will appreciate the absence of lengthy, why are we here?, if a tree falls in the forest..what is the meaning of life?,reflective, dialogue that was so much a part of the Posieden Adventure.

    This film ranks right up there with The Fugitive for non stop action. But having said that I missed the innocence and quaintness of the Poseiden Adventure. I missed the intensity of Gene Hackman passionately preaching that if they will only believe he will lead them to the sign that reads "Capsize Emergency Exit". I missed Shelly Winters heroic New York City swimming championship sequence. I missed ex cop Ernest Borgnine...and who can ever forget the presence of mind of Captain Leslie Neilson in wishing everyone on the bridge Happy New Year with the wave bearing down on them...also the climbing up the Christmas tree to get to the bottom of things. I even missed Red Buttons vitamin supplements.

    All in all Poseiden was good entertainment and I was not disappointed with the movie.
    6ma-cortes

    Spectacular and engrossing remake with handsome casting

    This formula disaster movie from Wolfgang Petersen deals about the famous luxury cruise ship turned over by giant tidal wave leaving group of survivors and hopefully scape, attempting save themselves. One time of wreckage of Poseidon during New year's eve the survivors from liner passenger looking for dangerous ways to survive. Meanwhile is developed romance and emotional byplay between various couples, Emily Russum-Mike Vogel, Josh Lucas-Jacinda Barrett, Richard Dreyfuss-Mia Maestro and relationship among parents and sons : Kurt Russell-Emily Russum and Jacinda Barrett-Jimmy Bennett.

    This high budget remake mingles action, intrigue, disaster spectacle , suspense and quite entertaining though plenty of clichés. Our heroes get stuck in the ship before it sinks and suffering risks, dangers and death. The protagonists spend most of their time devising grisly ways for avoid to die like in the original picture based on a novel by Paul Gallico.The movie isn't bad but the events were also spectacularly filmed in classic version, previously winner several Oscar Academy Award.Introductory sequences are a little boring but one soon gets caught in the tale when the vessel is capsized by tidal wave.The explosions, pyrotechnics and floods are sensational but the movie is just another habitual blockbuster product and resulted to be a box office flop, in spite of a million dollars production. Furthermore, displays a sensational soundtrack by Klaus Badelt and enjoyable cinematography by John Seale.The picture is professionally directed by Wolfgang Petersen. It's a rehash of the previous disaster movies and fairly watchable story.
    6Flagrant-Baronessa

    A 'Bad' movie can still be fun to watch

    Especially one that sinks Titanic in special effects...

    This is a remake of The Poseidon Adventure (1972). Before you jump on the bandwagon and start bashing it on this basis alone, keep it mind that the original film was not exactly a masterpiece. It was a film that sacrificed scientific reality to propel an inane plot, filled with one-dimensional characters and compensated for it with action-overload. Poseidon is exactly the same -- ridiculous plot, intrepid characters and big slice of adventure. What is different in this version is the masterful CGI. This is a perfect time to remake a film like this (much better than in 1972) -- just go overboard with special effects and no one will notice the flawed writing (which is basically a sketchbook mess).

    This is the reason Poseidon does not fail in entertaining the audience. I'll admit that I was skeptical when Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas appeared in all her plastic surgery glory and Josh Lucas spouted out some cheeseball line ("Where is the disco?" "Why, you feel like dancing now?"), but I set its cringeworthy dialogue aside early on and focused my energy on not wanting to kill Fergie. The giant tidal wave capsizing the luxury liner Poseidon would take care of that, leaving only a small group of people fighting to reach the top and get out.

    Another thing, besides special effects, that is by far better in this version is that the characters are actually interested in surviving and do not stop every few minutes for a petty argument as in The Poseidon Adventure (1972). Make no mistake however, these characters are still dumb to the core, getting by on lucky circumstances, occasional heroic feats and conveniently appearing objects and hatches – you've seen it all before, but damn, this is sensationally quality action.

    Overall, Poseidon is bathed in a militantly hectic mood and is as fast-paced as any action film you'll see. It features mind-numbing special effects, overdoses of excitement and just typical Wolfgang Peterson overkill. It definitely won't disappoint you if you're looking for cheap but solid adrenaline kicks. I'd even happily sit through this experience again.

    6.5/10

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    • Trivia
      Many members of the cast and crew came down with minor infections due to being in dirty water for so many hours a day.
    • Goofs
      Screw type propellers designed to work in water, are very poor at moving air, as they are not aerofoil type propellers like the ones used on airplanes. Therefore they would not be able to cause a huge pressure difference in a bow thruster pipe.
    • Quotes

      Dylan Johns: Does your husband...

      Maggie James: oh, does that work much?

      Dylan Johns: What?

      Maggie James: The tentative mention of a husband I'm supposed to correct, even though you clocked my wedding finger twice already.

    • Connections
      Featured in Rogue Waves: The Sinking of Poseidon (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Won't Let You Fall
      Written by Fergie (as Stacy Ferguson), Will.i.am (as Will Adams), Keith Harris (as Keith Harris), Byron McWilliams and Ron Fair

      Produced by Will.i.am

      Arranged, Conducted by and Vocals Produced by Ron Fair

      Co-Produced by Ron Fair

      Performed by Fergie

      Fergie appears courtesy of A&M Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 2006 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Poseidon
    • Filming locations
      • Staples Center - 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA(ship dance club)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Virtual Studios
      • Radiant Productions
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    • Budget
      • $160,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $60,674,817
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,155,410
      • May 14, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $181,674,817
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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