Released in the summer of 2006, Poseidon is a high-octane disaster film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Wolfgang Petersen ( The Perfect Storm , Troy ). A loose remake of the 1972 classic The Poseidon Adventure , the film strips away much of the character drama of the original in favor of relentless action and cutting-edge visual effects. For fans of the disaster genre, it remains a notable entry for its spectacular set pieces and tense survival narrative.
The 2006 Poseidon may not win Oscars, but it delivers claustrophobic tension, impressive practical effects mixed with CGI (the capsizing sequence cost $2 million alone), and Kurt Russell in full gruff-hero mode. Released in the summer of 2006, Poseidon is
While the captain orders survivors to stay put, a small, defiant group led by a professional gambler (Josh Lucas) and a former firefighter/mayor (Kurt Russell) decides to climb up toward the bottom of the ship to find a way out. The film is a grueling 90-minute race against rising water, fire, and collapsing steel. Technical Specifications & File Sizes The 2006 Poseidon may not win Oscars, but
