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It's a Disaster

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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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Jason Bailey Flavorwire 06/21/2016
What an odd, funny, invigorating little movie. Go to Full Review Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle 04/19/2013
3.5/5
Berger's one to watch. Go to Full Review Rick Groen Globe and Mail 04/19/2013
2.5/4
The humour may not be wickedly black, but once in a while it's amusingly beige. Go to Full Review Jason Shawhan Nashville Scene 09/10/2021
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. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 08/09/2019
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. Go to Full Review Di Golding Dear Cast and Crew 12/11/2018
3/5
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Calvin T @Calvin504 12/29/2024 Watchable.....wasn't too funny though it tried...... See more Jennifer M @RT69639381 02/03/2024 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. See more 03/12/2022 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? See more Jeffrey P @RT21245856 01/24/2022 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. See more 05/24/2021 Seems like 90% of the dialogue was written just to eat up time. Weak characters. Dumb ending, too. See more 03/18/2021 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? See more Read all reviews
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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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It's a Disaster

It's a Disaster (2012) Poster Art It's a Disaster (2012) It's a Disaster (2012) (L-R) Erinn Hayes as Emma Mandrake, Blaise Miller as Pete Mandrake, Julia Stiles as Tracy Scott, David Cross as Glenn Randolph, America Ferrera as Hedy Galili and Jeff Grace as Shane Owens in "It's a Disaster." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Four couples having Sunday brunch become stuck together in a house when they learn the world is ending.
Director
Todd Berger
Producer
Gordon Bijelonic, Kevin M. Brennan, Jeff Grace, Datari Turner, Brett D. Thompson
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
Runtime
1h 28m
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