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Disaster films are one of the most popular among moviegoers. Whether it’s man-made disasters or natural disasters, each director creates a unique, fascinating story, with an unpredictable ending. We’ve compiled a 2015 list of the best disaster movies.
10 Z stands for Zechariah
One of those films from the list of the best films of 2015, in which a terrible catastrophe is closely intertwined with the theme of love.
Subsequently, only young Ann survived the nuclear war. She meets the smart and stately Lumis, who lost his entire family and spent many years looking for her. Feelings develop between the only survivors. But the situation is complicated by the young and brutal Caleb – the third survivor. A war breaks out between men over the only surviving woman in the whole world. The most cunning and strong will be the winner, but who is he?
9. Chloe and Theo
Arctic Eskimo Theo wants to save the world. He was sent to New York to warn the heads of government about the negative impact of global warming on the planet. Wandering through the strange streets of the metropolis, he meets a homeless girl Chloe, who believes his every word. Two men who have no voice in the government go ahead and get their way, because they want to change the world.
One of the most touching films from the top ten films about disasters, it teaches us to appreciate nature and people, even those who are lost in life.
8. Extinction
9 years have passed since the terrible epidemic that practically wiped out the entire population of the planet, leaving three lives alive – Patrick, Jack and baby Lou. A horrific event has made two best friends – malicious enemies. But under the yoke of mortal danger, they unite to survive, to protect the girl from this terrible world. Will the survivors survive, and will they be able to escape from a dangerous infection?!
7. Ferry 2
One of the masterpieces of the list of the best disaster films of 2015, based on the real events of 1949. “Chinese Titanic” – so nicknamed the liner “Taiping”. Thousands of people boarded, but only a few returned to earth. Terrible collision with the ship “Jin-Yuan” in the Taiwan Strait. Who will face death, and who will break out of the funnel of deadly events?
In the real history of the infamous liner, according to official figures, about 1500 people died, the exact number is unknown, because there were many refugees on board.
6. Earthquakes in San Andreas
An earthquake of 12,7 is approaching, but no one takes seriously the words of a discredited seismologist. How to convince the population of a deadly danger from a natural disaster in a couple of hours and save your family?!
5. Air
Apocalypse. Chaos. Clean air is a luxury. The government takes a desperate step – kidnaps a lot of scientists, various masters, and puts them in cryogenic sleep. But all plans are ruined by a random failure in the system. Will engineers Bauer and Cartwright manage to correct the most difficult mistake and return to the chamber while there is still air or will they die, having failed to save humanity?
One of the most breathtaking films from the list of the best pictures of 2015, which is truly breathtaking. The producer was one of the creators of the series “The Walking Dead” Robert Kirkman, and the main role was played by the hero of this series, Norman Reedus.
4. Volna
One of the most beautiful disaster films of 2015. An alarm about a major tectonic shift is sweeping through a small settlement in Norway. The collapse of rocks leads to a deadly tsunami, a huge wave that, in one blow, will wipe out a small village with all its inhabitants from the face of the earth. Christina Aykord, who started a new life, found a prestigious job as a geologist, finds herself in the epicenter of events, and is trying to fight for her life. The main problem is that no one trusts her and does not perceive her words. What should I do, take my family and leave, or try to save everyone?
3. Razlom San Andreas
California covers, unprecedented force, an earthquake. Mass unrest leads to the death of thousands of people. Rey is a caring father and helicopter lifeguard. He has to fly across the entire state to find his daughter. Will he be able to save her or will he lose her as his eldest daughter, who died before his eyes?!
A film that deserves a place in the top 2015 disaster films of XNUMX. He teaches people to appreciate what they have, to cope with difficulties and always help loved ones.
An interesting fact: between the father and daughter in the film, there are only 13 years of difference in life. During the filming of the movie, a tragedy occurred in Nepal. In this regard, some scenes were cut from the teaser and trailer and the script was amended. Also, all project participants made donations to the fund for the victims.
2. Mad Max: Fury Road
The collapse and devastation of Australia, the seas are drained, but only Max Rockatansky, shrouded in the ghosts of a terrible past, wanders the lands alone. Even after being captured, he does not give up, but joins the rebels under the leadership of the magnificent military leader Furiosa. It is by uniting that they will be able to walk the road of war – the road of rage. The tyrannical Immortal Joe will not leave the rebels, because they took something valuable from him.
One of the highest grossing disaster films of 2015. The film is not a remake of the old story, the action takes place after the main character Rockatansky lost his family. Interestingly, Max was originally supposed to be played by the trilogy’s original actor Mel Gibson, but due to scheduling inconsistencies, the role was given to Tom Hardy. According to the main character, Mel Gibson met with him, approved his candidacy and blessed him for the shooting.
1. 33
The film is based on the true story of a group of young miners. Descent into the bowels of the mine, which did not comply with safety regulations, doomed them to two months of imprisonment in a death trap. Practically without food and water, you need to be able to survive where this is impossible to do. Fear of death rallied each of the thirty-three brave men who became one big family. But will they be able to survive, or will they all face death?!
One of the most tragic disaster films, experience for each character, sympathy and tears.
An interesting fact: just before the start of filming, one of the real 33 miners, Mario Sepulveda, met with the lead actor Antonio Banderas, telling the whole way of fighting on the verge of death.