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Deep Impact

Play trailer 3:31 Poster for Deep Impact PG-13 Released May 8, 1998 2h 0m Action Adventure Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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A comet is hurtling toward Earth and could mean the end of all human life. The U.S. government keeps the crisis under wraps, but crack reporter Jenny Lerner (Tea Leoni) uncovers the truth -- forcing U.S. President Beck (Morgan Freeman) to announce his plan. Grizzled astronaut Spurgeon "Fish" Tanner (Robert Duvall) and his team will land on the comet and lay explosives, hopefully deterring the object from its doomsday course. If not, humanity will have to prepare for the worst.
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A tidal wave of melodrama sinks Deep Impact's chance at being the memorable disaster flick it aspires to be.

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Matthew Rozsa Salon.com The Chapmans are far from alone when it comes to scientists and artists who respect "Deep Impact," although usually praise has been reserved for its scientific merits. Rated: 3.5/4 May 6, 2023 Full Review Richard Williams Guardian The vision of Morgan Freeman as the next President of the United States is virtually the only worthwhile idea to be found in Deep Impact. Feb 2, 2023 Full Review Ryan Gilbey Independent (UK) The movie spends so long plodding toward its catastrophic climax that you want to scream "Apocalypse! NOW!" Feb 2, 2023 Full Review Christie Cronan Common Sense Media Unfortunately, most of this film's impact is an asteroid-sized disaster -- sunk deep Aug 27, 2024 Full Review Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight The film portrays very well the human element and does something I rather enjoy. It plays on the emotions of the audience and creates sympathy for the characters and makes heroes out of the most unlikely of people. Rated: 3.5/4 Oct 5, 2023 Full Review Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) The what-if-the-world-ends planning is the most interesting part, with impressive special effects but unconvincing emotional reactions from the endangered humans. Rated: D Jun 20, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve Z Better than Armageddon, just not as flashy. Also, why didn't anyone follow up on the scientist's, who died at the beginning, work? Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/13/24 Full Review Dave C Apocalyptic event dramatised and americanised to a level you just have to watch, and rewatch! Lol. It has a great cast, is an easy story to be able to run with and bring drama to, and has entertainment value at a level that makes rewatching it a pleasure Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/28/24 Full Review Julian Rex M Although its scientific understanding is... puzzling Deep Impact becomes, at times a highly entertaining watch thanks to a spot-on performance from Elijah Wood and emotionally stirring relationships. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review Sebastian S Three things I would say about this movie. 1. Unrealistic 2. Terrible plot 3. Bad acting Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/11/24 Full Review Michael N Of all the disaster movies, this one tells the story in the most realistic way possible. Unlike Armageddon, which really took the hollywood approach to the extreme. Deep Impact gives you an emotional dose of how things could really go if our planet was to be put in this situation. With Morgan Freeman as the President and Robert Duvall as the captain this movie hits all the right points. Well done. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review Amir A This Disaster Movie Was Really Captivating and I Enjoyed Morgan Freeman's Motivational Speeches. The End is very depressing but sets up a promising future but i Don't think I could ever re-watch this because it's somewhat melancholic. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/10/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A comet is hurtling toward Earth and could mean the end of all human life. The U.S. government keeps the crisis under wraps, but crack reporter Jenny Lerner (Tea Leoni) uncovers the truth -- forcing U.S. President Beck (Morgan Freeman) to announce his plan. Grizzled astronaut Spurgeon "Fish" Tanner (Robert Duvall) and his team will land on the comet and lay explosives, hopefully deterring the object from its doomsday course. If not, humanity will have to prepare for the worst.
Director
Mimi Leder
Producer
Richard D. Zanuck, David Brown
Screenwriter
Bruce Joel Rubin, Michael Tolkin
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Zanuck/Brown Productions, DreamWorks SKG
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 8, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$140.4M
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
Surround
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