The quake - Movie review

"Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure filled with mystery and thrills in the latest film directed by John Andreas Andersen. Produced by industry heavyweights, Are Heidenstrom and Martin Sundland, and written by the talented duo, John Kåre Raake and Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, this action-packed masterpiece hit theaters on December 14th, 2018, but you can also stream it online starting from March 19th, 2019. Despite its limited theatrical release, the film grossed a staggering $6.0K at the box office in the USA, with a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes. Distributor, Magnet Releasing, brings you this exciting and suspenseful film that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish."

In "The Quake," the Norwegian thriller sequel, the first ominous tremble isn't geological, but rather it stems from the psychological trauma of a scientist who had survived a tsunami in "The Wave." Geologist Kristian Eikjord (played by Kristoffer Joner), still haunted by the tragedy, is dismissed and patronized when he tries to warn others about another quake coming. He struggles to even communicate with his daughter and isolates himself on the anniversary of the tsunami that claimed 248 lives. Despite government reassurances that there's no indication of a recurrence, Kristian knows otherwise and embarks on a journey to find proof.

The death of another scientist leads him to evidence of a potential earthquake in Oslo. He enlists the help of the scientist's daughter Marit and reunites with his estranged wife Indun and college student son. As the quake hits, all four of them are trapped in a skyscraper, with Kristian and Indun in an elevator and Marit and Julia in an office that suddenly tilts. The film showcases exceptional sound design and striking visuals, carefully balancing special effects and suspenseful moments.

While the film masterfully builds up the tension leading to the disaster, it falls short in its message. Like many other disaster movies, "The Quake" frames the catastrophe as a means for family reconciliation and personal validation. The climax revolves around Kristian overcoming his PTSD to save his daughter, leaving little room for appreciating the film as a cautionary tale or pure special-effects entertainment. The tragedy of a natural disaster should go beyond personal stories and offer a broader perspective on courage and compassion.

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The movie "The Quake" is a Norwegian thriller sequel that showcases the aftermath of the devastating tsunami in "The Wave." The film opens with a close-up of the shaken scientist, Kristian Eikjord (Kristoffer Joner), who is still traumatized from the previous disaster and is trying to warn the public about an upcoming quake. Despite his efforts, the government expert dismisses his warnings and assures the public that there are no indicators of another catastrophe.

However, on the anniversary of the tsunami that claimed 248 lives, Kristian discovers evidence of an imminent earthquake in Oslo. He meets Marit, the daughter of a scientist who died and whose research may hold the key to stopping the quake. Kristian reunites with his estranged wife Indun and his college student son, and together they race against time to save Oslo from destruction.

The film builds up the tension gradually, leading to a high-stakes disaster that requires Kristian to overcome his PTSD and save his daughter, Julia, along with Marit, who is with her. The film's sound design and visual storytelling are exceptional, showcasing the collapse of the city with a sense of dread and terror.

Although the film has some impressive special effects, stunts, and family reconciliation, it falls into the common trap of suggesting that the primary purpose of a disaster is to bring families back together. The film ends up being a mix of family drama and disaster movie, making it difficult to fully appreciate it as either pure entertainment or a cautionary tale.