Dante's Peak

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Ralph R Dante's Peak (1997) stands out as a disaster film that really shines when the action kicks in. The direction keeps the tension building at a steady pace, and the payoff is worth it once the volcano finally erupts. The practical effects look fantastic even today, paired with strong special effects that sell the destruction in a way that feels raw and grounded. The supporting cast does a great job too, especially in the panic-driven moments, where their reactions feel authentic and convincing. The film also benefits from solid editing and a score that keeps the mood intense without going overboard. What works best is how the team dynamic feels lived-in, like these characters have been doing this job for years together. That chemistry pulls you in and makes the buildup engaging rather than slow. The character development is better than what most disaster flicks aim for, giving weight to the big set pieces. While it’s not perfect in terms of dialogue or story depth, it knows what it is and delivers on spectacle, suspense, and tension. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Eric J. Predictable. But I love when the town gets their “we should’ve listened” moment. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/25/25 Full Review Benjamin A Dante's Peak is a great movie with a dynamic story with the eruption of a valcano at it's center. A slower beginning but the buildup is worth it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/20/25 Full Review thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/16/25 Full Review Jay W In the post “Jurassic Park” world of special effects heavy blockbusters, there were a lot of natural disaster movies. In fact, this same year we had another volcano movie, simply titled "Volcano". To this movie's credit, it does not rely on the CGI to be the centerpiece of the film. The problem this story has is the problem a lot of natural disaster and horror movie have; the people make some of the dumbest decisions. Overall, it’s not great, but it could have been a lot worse. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/16/25 Full Review 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 Read all reviews

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