Disaster movies are some of the most popular moviegoers. Be it man-made disasters or natural disasters, each director creates a unique, bewitching plot, with an unpredictable ending. We made a list of 2015, which included the best films of the disaster.
10. Z - means Zachariah
One of those paintings 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 Anne survived the nuclear war. She meets the smart and stately Lumis, who lost his whole family and spent many years searching for her. Between the only survivors, feelings arise. But the situation is complicated by the young and brutal Caleb - the third survivor. Between men, a war breaks out for the only surviving woman in the whole world. The winner will be the most cunning and powerful, but who is he?
9. Chloe and Theo
Arctic The 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 along the alien streets of the metropolis, he meets a homeless girl Chloe, who believes every word he says. Two men who do not have a voice in the government go ahead and achieve their goal, because they want to change the world.
One of the most moving films from the top ten films about disaster, he teaches us to appreciate nature and man, even one who has been lost in life.
8. Extinction
9 years have passed since the terrible epidemic, which practically wiped out the entire population of the planet, leaving three lives alive - Patrick, Jack and little Lou. The horrific event made of 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 can they be saved from a dangerous infection ?!
7. Crossing 2
One of the masterpieces of the list of the best disaster films of 2015, based on real events of 1949. "Chinese Titanic" - so called the liner "Taiping." Thousands of people boarded, but only a few returned to the earth. A terrible collision with the ship "Jin-Yuan" in the Taiwan Strait. Who will face death, and who will break out of the crater of deadly events?
In the real story of the infamous liner, according to official figures, about 1,500 people died, the exact number is unknown, because there were many refugees on board.
6. Earthquakes in San Andreas
An earthquake of 12.7 points 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 their family ?!
5. Air
Apocalypse. Chaos. Clean air is a luxury. The government is taking a desperate step - it abducts many scientists, various masters, and puts them in a cryogenic sleep. But all plans are ruined by an accidental system crash. Will the engineers Bauer and Cartwright be able to correct the most difficult mistake and return to the chamber while there is still air or they will die, failing to save humanity?
One of the most exciting films from the list of the best paintings of 2015, from which, indeed, 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. The wave
One of the most beautiful disaster films of 2015. An alarm about the strongest tectonic shift is heard in a small settlement in Norway. The collapse of the rocks leads to the deadly tsunami, a huge wave that will wipe out a small village with all its inhabitants in one hit. Kristina Ikord, who began a new life, found the prestigious work of a geologist, is at the epicenter of events, and is trying to fight for life. The main problem is that no one trusts her, and does not perceive her words. What to do, take the family and leave, or try to save everyone?
3. The San Andreas Fault
California covers an unprecedented power, an earthquake. Mass unrest leads to the deaths of thousands of people. Rei is a caring father and rescue helicopter. He has to fly through the entire state to find his daughter. Will he be able to save or he will lose her, like his eldest daughter, who died before his eyes ?!
The film, which deserves a place in the top ten best disaster films of 2015. He teaches people to value what they have, to cope with difficulties and always help loved ones.
Interesting fact: between the father and daughter in the film, only 13 years of life difference. During the filming of the movie, a tragedy occurred in Nepal. In this regard, some scenes were cut out of the teaser and trailer and amended the script. Also, all project participants made donations to the fund for the victims.
2. Mad Max: The Road of Fury
The collapse and devastation of Australia, drained of the sea, but only Max Rokatansky, shrouded in the ghosts of a terrible past, wanders through 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. By rallying, they can cross the road of war - the road of rage. Tyrannical Immortal Joe will not leave the rebels, because they took away 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 Rokatansky lost his relatives. It is interesting that initially the original actor of the trilogy Mel Gibson was supposed to play Max, but due to inconsistencies in the schedule, the role was given to Tom Hardy. According to the protagonist, Mel Gibson met with him, approved of his candidacy and blessed him for the shoot.
1. 33
The film is based on the real story of a group of young miners. Descent into the bowels of the mine, which did not comply with safety rules, doomed them to a two-month imprisonment in a death trap. Almost without food and water, you need to be able to survive where this is impossible. The fear of death rallied each of the thirty-three brave men who became one big family. But can they survive, or will everyone face death ?!
One of the most tragic disaster films, an experience for each hero, sympathy and tears.
An interesting fact: just before the start of filming, one of the real 33 miners Mario Sepulveda met with the main actor Antonio Banderas, telling the whole way of fighting on the brink of death.