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Poseidon

Poseidon

May 3, 2006· 1h 38m
Cinemagraphs Score6.1

A packed cruise ship traveling the Atlantic is hit and overturned by a massive wave, compelling the passengers to begin a dramatic fight for their lives.

Critics Sentiment

Critics6.1
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6-8 Good
<6 Poor
16 reviews·Last updated 24d ago
Peak Moment

Massive rogue wave strikes and capsizes the Poseidon

8.1at 15m
Lowest Moment

Lucky Larry gets crushed by falling AC chiller

4.8at 55m
Biggest Swing

The film peaks with the spectacular capsize sequence then drops significantly during the predictable character death scenes in the middle act.

Poseidon delivers impressive visual spectacle, particularly in the capsize sequence, but suffers from weak character development and formulaic plotting. Critics appreciated the fast pace and technical achievements while lamenting the lack of emotional depth compared to the original. The film maintains decent entertainment value as a straightforward disaster movie despite its shortcomings.

16 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb, Tmdb
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Passengers celebrate New Year's Eve aboard the Poseidon
5.0
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Massive rogue wave strikes and capsizes the Poseidon⬆ Peak moment
5.0
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Captain Bradford tells survivors to wait for rescue
5.0
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Marco Valentine falls and dies in the lift shaft
5.0
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Lucky Larry gets crushed by falling AC chiller⬇ Lowest moment
5.0
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Ballroom windows break and drown remaining passengers including Captain
5.0
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Robert Ramsey drowns while shutting off the bow thrusters
5.0
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Six survivors escape and are rescued by helicopters
5.0
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