Dante's Peak

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Bruce W Somehow I’ve managed to never have seen this movie before. I know taste is personal so I will accept the ratings I’ve seen across various sites. I found it exciting and waiting for the moment when the inevitable happens and it blows quite tense.Pierce is his usual cool self and it was good to see Linda Hamilton on screen. The special effects worked and given they are nearly 30 years old they were far better than some recent movies I’ve seen. Yes I do mean you “Expendables 4”. There is plenty to like about this movie even if it does tread a well worn path of sleepy little town in denial about the impending disaster. But it was executed very well and the movie did not out stay its welcome being under 2 hours long. Glad I caught it. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review Davene J Most people who leave rating here have no clue about movies. When you start with holes and assholes who are unreasonable the movie sucks. Too many holes and too many male aholes people are sick of that. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/03/25 Full Review Bernard D Old school disaster movie. Sure, the plot is a bit predictable but what disaster isn't? Solid cast. Great rainy afternoon movie. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/23/25 Full Review Marco L (CASTELLANO) Hay películas que, aunque no cambien la historia del cine, se te quedan grabadas por el momento en que las viste. Yo vi Dante’s Peak en el cine en 1997, y fue una experiencia emocionante. Tenía esa mezcla tan noventera de efectos especiales espectaculares, héroe serio (Pierce Brosnan), madre coraje (Linda Hamilton), y un pueblo aparentemente tranquilo que, cómo no, está a punto de ser arrasado por un volcán. La trama es simple, sí, pero no lo digo como algo negativo. Al contrario: es directa, va al grano, y una vez que el volcán empieza a rugir, no hay pausa. Las escenas de acción funcionan, el ritmo va en aumento, y aunque hoy día los efectos generados por ordenador han evolucionado mucho, los de esta película siguen resultando bastante resultones. No hay grandes sorpresas en el guion, pero la película tampoco las necesita. Brosnan hace de científico con conciencia, Hamilton está estupenda en su papel de alcaldesa luchadora, y entre ambos consiguen que empaticemos lo justo con lo que está en juego. Es cierto que algunos secundarios apenas tienen desarrollo, y que tarda un poco en arrancar, pero cuando lo hace, se convierte en una montaña rusa de destrucción volcánica. Lo mejor es cómo mantiene la tensión en su última hora: hay lodo, ceniza, agua hirviendo, explosiones, huidas imposibles… todo lo que uno espera (y quiere) en una cinta de este tipo. Y aunque es previsible, no deja de ser entretenida y eficaz. Dante’s Peak no pretende más de lo que ofrece. Y eso, con el tiempo, se agradece. Es cine de catástrofes clásico, sin adornos innecesarios. Una de esas pelis que, si te la cruzas un sábado por la tarde, te engancha hasta el final. (ENGLISH) Some films stick with you not because they’re masterpieces, but because of when and how you experienced them. I saw Dante’s Peak in theaters back in 1997, and it was thrilling. It has that unmistakable ‘90s formula: impressive special effects, a serious hero (Pierce Brosnan), a courageous mother figure (Linda Hamilton), and a quiet town that, of course, is sitting on a ticking time bomb. The plot is simple, and that’s not a bad thing. It’s straightforward, gets to the point, and once the volcano starts rumbling, the action doesn’t let up. The big set pieces work well, and while today’s CGI is on another level, the visuals here still hold up surprisingly well. There aren’t any big twists, but the film doesn’t need them. Brosnan plays the dedicated scientist, Hamilton shines as the tough mayor, and together they manage to make us care just enough. Sure, some side characters are underdeveloped, and it takes a little while to get going—but when it does, it’s pure disaster movie fun. What works best is the non-stop tension in the final stretch: mudslides, ash clouds, boiling lakes, explosions, narrow escapes—everything you want in a volcano movie. It’s predictable, but it’s also genuinely entertaining. Dante’s Peak doesn’t aim to be more than it is. And over time, that’s actually a strength. It’s classic disaster cinema, stripped down and effective. The kind of film you stumble upon on a lazy weekend and can’t help but watch until the end. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/25/25 Full Review Tarlia R Love this movie. Watched it many times Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/17/25 Full Review Swadidgaf C Honestly a perfect movie. It has a few cheesy bits but overall I'd actually give it 5 stars Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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