It's a Disaster

R

Released Apr 12, 2013

1 hr. 28 min.

Comedy

Drama

List

79%

48 Reviews

Tomatometer

59%

5,000+ Ratings

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Four couples having Sunday brunch become stuck together in a house when they learn the world is ending.

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Critics Consensus

A clever black comedy, It's a Disaster is sometimes uneven but the sharp writing and stellar ensemble cast keeps the film on track.

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Jennifer M

Love this movie - I've seen it 5+ times because it's just so simple, easy to watch, and great story. It's fascinating watching the characters' reactions to the situation at hand. People will say that America Ferrara's Barbie performance is her peak, but this movie with her in the background coming to center, she's clearly the star. Love every part of it. If you like low budget films, sci fi, this is an absolute must in your film repertoire. There are no big effects, no crazy scenes - just a reflection of characters in a really problematic situation. Conclusion: Don't exclude single friends from brunch and always show up on time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/24

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caden d

This movie passed the ten-year test in my eyes a solid film nothing super special but a perfect twist to an apocalypse movie. I love the way it projects get-togethers and how no one actually likes being around each other but you feel obligated. and even when it all ends you cant get along.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/02/23

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Audience Member

I really wanted to like this, and I did enjoy some aspects of it, but the ending does really hurt it. Years ago, I found myself burned out on happy endings, and then I got my wish many times over. Today, I just need good writing, and this film raised questions that it was not prepared to answer...as if it just got distracted and forgot to follow up, and then slapped together a climax that was unsatisfying...and that can be funny sometimes, but in this case, it wasn't. I think it was a bit of a miss on the whole, but it was nice to see Julia Styles hasn't lost her touch. Would I recommend this? How bored are you?

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

Brunch and the apocalypse.... not a bad combo, but which one is making the other more bearable is up for debate. The humor works well and it's not an entirely implausible scenario despite the gullibility with which they accept their predicament. Perhaps most surprising is that it doesn't become tired or wear thin and remains engaging throughout.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

Seems like 90% of the dialogue was written just to eat up time. Weak characters. Dumb ending, too.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

If you could possibly entertain the thought that in a true crisis, surrounded by close friends, you'd all spend most of your time caught up in petty bickering, very few laughs, and denial, this is the movie for you. Well acted though. BTW definitive endings are now a thing of the past?

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Todd Berger

Director

Julia Stiles

Tracy Scott

America Ferrera

Hedy Galili

David Cross

Glenn Randolph

Erinn Hayes

Emma Mandrake

Rachel Boston

Lexi Kivel

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Berger's one to watch.

Rated: 3.5/5

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Rick Groen

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The humour may not be wickedly black, but once in a while it's amusingly beige.

Rated: 2.5/4

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Jason Shawhan

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It's a Disaster isn't an easy recommendation - none of this week's selections are - but it is a testament to the human spirit's ability to determine when it's fucking had enough.

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Nicholas Bell

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This one setting comedic extravaganza seems all the better for its tight containment, featuring an exciting concept, a hellaciously dynamite screenplay, and a group of talented actors all obviously having a good time.

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Di Golding

Dear Cast and Crew

It's the hell of couples brunch fully realized. I was amused as much as galled by the unapologetic narcissism and stunning lack of empathy exhibited by the characters of It's A Disaster. These are people who shouldn't survive the apocalypse.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 11, 2018

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Synopsis

Four couples having Sunday brunch become stuck together in a house when they learn the world is ending.

Director: Todd Berger
Executive Producer: Jesse Draper, Krysanne Katsoolis, Robert Gosling, Alison Lee
Screenwriter: Todd Berger
Distributor: Oscilloscope Pictures
Production Co: Vacationeer Productions, Midwinter Films, Tip Top Productions
Rating: R (Sexual References|Language|Some Drug Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 12, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 13, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $16.5K

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