When it comes to disaster movies, I have a low standard. If it is entertaining, I can forgive bad acting, bad effects and bad story. But as far as Shockwaves, all is not forgiven. In fact, none of it is forgiven. Considering how many movies have been made involving earthquakes, the writers and producers apparently have no clue what's out there, otherwise they would not have up with this disaster of a disaster film. OK, there is no real exposition regarding the quake itself, which apparently its main character believes will be the worst in recorded history. The plot involves trying to save his three unlikeable daughters and wife who is serving him with divorce papers. It doesn't take long for the warning tremors to begin with landslides with perfectly round rocks that look like bowling balls. Along with the way there a few creepy characters like the woman who sacrifices her life by giving him her car, his office mates and a crazy nun shouting doom. There is no real suspense as he manages to find his daughters safely and the easily resolution to save his wife trapped during her caving outing. The woman who is his benefactor is bland and she apparently has been preparing for a worldwide disaster but the bunker doesn't look like it is outfitted with anything. Now I am no seismologist but it seems after an earthquake there are always aftershocks but this guy was certain would be none. How can he be sure. The movie saves on special effect by some apparent TV video of destruction. But lo an behold once they exit the bunker it appears surrounding area was no at all affected. People on YouTube seemed to like this but I cannot fathom why.
Review of Shockwaves
