There are many kind of films that make up the action
adventure genre; but when it comes to massive blockbusters, there is nothing
more destructive than a disaster movie. Since the 1970’s, this movie type has
risen featuring the likes of volcanoes or tornadoes as the center of attention.
However, no matter the disaster, these blockbusters tend to follow the same
pattern. The latest edition to this genre uses one the most common type of
disasters: the Earthquake. The destination of this earthquake is California and
the film is
San Andreas. Directed by
Brad Peyton,
San Andreas warned
moviegoers of the cataclysmic event and raised the question just where would
viewers be when this earthquake hit. So did
San
Andreas shake things up or was this blockbuster a disaster a different
variety?
San Andreas
follows Fire Department helicopter pilot Ray Gaines (Dwayne “The Rock”
Johnson). Going through a divorce with his wife Emma (Carla Gugino), Ray hopes
to have a relaxing weekend with his daughter Blake (Alexandra Daddario). Unfortunately after things do not go
according to plan, things get worse for Ray as California is struck by a
massive earthquake. After the first shock, Ray springs into action and manages
to save his ex-wife. However Ray’s work is not done as he and Emma have to save
Blake from a collapsing San Francisco.
