Dante's Peak (1997) Retrospective / Review

[@Jan_von_S]

I remember how every single thing in this film looked so real and awesome. much classier, better made movie than volcano

[@gilian2587]

Hollywood doesn't know how to portray science. Volcano was standard hollywood fair; Dante's Peak was much better with it's handling of the science in that regard. Even if the Lake seen at night went from acidic like grapefruit juice (0.02 M) to acidic like laboratory acid (10 M) -- this isn't realistic.

[@dnasty312]

I prefer the superior *Dante's Peak* 🌋 though *Volcano* is still fun like a 1970s disaster movie 🍿

[@اسماءبازل-ف4ط]

l want all this movie how I can get it is

[@RG4327-]

Agreed on most points but the acidic lake and especially the basaltic lava flows (those don't show up during an explosive eruption) are unrealistic.

[@jmwoods190]

@@gilian2587 Indeed, Dante's Peak portrayed volcanic eruptions more accurately to volcano, Congo or The Devil at 4 O'Clock, the last of which share lots of similarities to Dante's Peak may have been based on- though the latter's effects are far more

[@RNKFanArt]

Dante's Peak is a great example of a good old fashion disaster film. Plausible script, good actors, likable characters, and amazing special effects. I enjoy Daylight, Twister, and Volcano as well but this is my favorite film from the mid 90s disaster craze.

[@zaltmanbleroze]

And don't forget an annoying dog that survives.

[@nostalgiainjection8867]

@@zaltmanbleroze daylight😂🤣🤣🤣

[@kindnessark8064]

90’s disaster movies were all so good I think. My last favourite was Day After Tomorrow from 2004. After that they have all been really rubbish! Into the storm was pants, 2012 overused CGI and did not have as much suspense, geostorm was ok but full of cliche’s, SAN Andreas was actually good.

[@High_Key]

No room for Armageddon ? 😂

[@slenderbenji]

Twister is crapped on way too much It is my most loved movie

[@AnnedakDragon]

"Dante's Peak" (1997) is the best disaster film of the 1990s. Since it's primarily based upon scientific fact (excluding the driving over lava and outrunning a pyroclastic cloud), "Dante's Peak" really stands out as one of the most well-composited films of all time.

[@broEye1]

"Outrunning" the flow is actually accurate for two reasons. First, flow speeds vary. On average they go about 60mph, sometimes going as fast as 400. Second, they didn't outrun it. They were in the middle of the town heading straight toward the mine when the eruption started, and they only barely reached the mine before the flow did despite having to make it from far above the mountain, down the mountain, and through the town to finally hit the mine just after them. You don't have to outrun your pursuer, you just need to beat them to the door.

[@mengutimur]

That volcano deserved an Oscar for best supporting actor.

[@Larry]

I always confuse this movie with Volcano. But Hollywood always loves to stick two movies together for some reason, especially in the 90s.

[@KasumiKenshirou]

I never saw either movie, but I do remember seeing the trailers back to back once in the theater, and the audience started laughing when the second volcano-themed movie's trailer started.

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

LOL Deep Impact and Armageddon come to mind.

[@ElvenRaptor]

Well, if you need to remember which one is which: if you recall it sucking, it was Volcano. If you recall it being good, it was Dante's Peak.

[@bobcharlotte8724]

a bugs life and ants

[@cabalofdemons]

Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and White House Down (2013) Twister (1996) and Night Of the Twisters (1996) I'll say that natural disaster films and movies regarding extraterrestrial life were very popular circa 1995-2000. I think the dawn of the new millennium made many predict a doomsday scenario.

[@kazuhirala]

So pretty much James Bond is on a secret assignment and the volcano is Skynet. Got it!

[@StillTheVoid]

Good stuff

[@s0nnyburnett]

Secret lair in the mountain, and there was a robot too.

[@StillTheVoid]

s0nnyburnett Good stuff..good stuff

[@stevesmith9404]

spot on mate

[@alex-xz2dm]

and left me to write tine on my own with ma

[@oscarstainton]

Dante Peak certainly holds up with such an incredible mix of practical models, matte paintings and CGI. And i agree; I wish modern blockbusters used a smart balance of both types of effects rather than purely CGI. I can't imagine that any director working today wants to solely rely on CGI in their visual effects driven movies, especially with old films like these holding up magnificently! Fun fact: I think the main example of a dog not surviving in a 90s action or disaster movie is in The Lost World: Jurassic Park, when the T.rex eats the dog in San Diego.

[@CaptTerrific]

Can anyone give a good reason why we fewer and fewer practical effects these days? I just rewatched Dante's Peak a few days ago, after Oliver put up the preview, and was blown away by the realism. It's not like CGI is cheap - far from it!

[@OliverHarper]

The guys at Studio ADI who do the make up and creature stuff for movies such as Alien 3 and AVP had a theory that film studios look at video games and want to mimic that hence why CGI has taken over and instead of practical methods but it's also the director and their confidence in visual effects, if they don't have much experience they will leave it in the hands of the effects team to decide whats best and often will go with CGI, many of the best FX supervisors from the 80s and 90s have pretty much retired now so the younger guys don't have the experience in practical effects.

[@VERMISIMILITUDE]

+Oliver Harper This is something which I have a great deal of discussion about with a filmmaker friend of mine. The understanding from his perspective, after working for Warners over a period of 15 years is that the influx of CG work in both the video game & film industry simontainousely had brought about such an over abundance of the need for CG artists that studios simply don't see the need to hire practical effects artists. It's just simply not part of the marketplace anymore. Set designers yes, but the ability to be able to pre render a shot on location immediately after filming on the spot means quick previews for studio execs. The problem with that is that CG simply doesn't age well.... an animation will 99% of the time always look just that.... not tangible, separated from reality. People say CG has moved on leaps & bounds over the past 23 years since Jurassic Park.... but has it really? Honestly, I haven't seen anything that's impressed me as much since the first T Tex since.

[@lanasrj]

that's an interesting theory...it leads me to wonder what, in actual terms, is the access available to the average filmmaker , or a spectrum of directors/budgets/productions. Oliver, have you ever thought of doing a video series on the visual and audio specialists that work behind the scenes in film? Honestly, it's big part of why I like your videos. Maybe you could meet some of these folks and interview them!

[@VERMISIMILITUDE]

I concur, I think it would make for a fascinating documentary. The fact you have such a following now I believe would lend only credence to such a project. Good suggestion Rodrigo!

[@fuckyofeelingsbitch8939]

What makes you think that practical effects are eny cheeper cgi may not be cheep but it is faster and easier... But I would be much happier if they didn't but there's not enough time

[@LeanneVlogzFilmz]

Dante's peak is definitely in my 1990s movie collection, along with titanic and Jurassic park. They all combine special effects and cgi and they don't overuse the cgi because it's used over what's already there.

[@trentonwilson4885]

Dont forget terminator 2!

[@Mildnumber4444]

I think this one was just a little darker then other movies in the genre for kids to enjoy, probably the reason it didn't do as well as they would have liked. I remember being pretty disturbed by the couple boiled alive in the hot spring and then seeing their bodies when I was younger. Still I appreciate the effort in trying to make this more for adults and portraying the events with such authenticity.

[@SunsetHallgren415]

For me it was when the grandma got boiled when she was on the boat. That scene has always stuck with me.

[@thisistheendpt2]

Dante's Peal wasn't a children's movie. What on earth gave you the impression that it was? Hollywood makes way too many movies aimed at children these days. It's ruining movies in general. When we were all children we loved watching adult movies on VHS. It was exciting.

[@Mildnumber4444]

KVPD Didn't say it was ever meant to be, but catering a movie to a younger audience expands the demographic that is able to see the movie, thus you earn more money. That's why it is so tempting for studios to make tame down movies for the whole family. Kinda like how explosions and fight scenes seem to be catering movies more to a Chinese audience now a days. They clearly weren't completely concerned with how much money they were going to make with this movie.

[@DSan-kl2yc]

CarRamrodaybe a good point relative to the other disaster movies of the time. This is the third comment about someone thinking it was scary and the other two mention nightmares. Maybe that's why it didn't do as well as the studio thought and the audience at the time was expecting.

[@briansivley2001]

I was a kid when I first saw this movie and I wasn't at all disturbed by it. Though considering that I had read all about volcanoes and what happens to you if you're nearby to one when it erupts I understood the dangers of volcanoes and didn't take them lightly.

[@ThroughtheLensProductions]

"It's coffee time! Coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee! Cappuccino and Java!" I rented this one quite a bit when I was a child. Really enjoyed it. Keep up the fantastic work, Ollie!

[@jake.notfromstatefarm]

I STILL SAY THIS! "CappuCCINOOO! Java, YES!" 🤣

[@Dellta88]

I've always liked this movie. I grew up with it...my dad was always a big movie person and when we didn't have any cable we'd just go to blockbuster and rent VHS or buy from Walmart. Among the movies we watched Dante's Peak was one of the staples my dad always enjoyed it too. I haven't seen it in years, time to revisit it again :)

[@James-mz7tv]

Are you from the northwest by chance? I feel like Dantes Peak is known by everyone here lol. A disproportionate amount of random people are like aw yeah, Dantes Peak, classic film! Lol myself included of course.

[@aevangel1]

"Dante's Peak" is to "Volcano" What "Deep Impact" is to "Armageddon" The former are far superior and more realistic than the latter.

[@simonhassnilsson7009]

However the latter is far more entertaining and fun to watch... But yeah you Are still right, i am not exactly arguing, even if i still Think dante's was just a little too slow at times, still good mind you, and honsetly i personally can't even remember anything from deep impact other than Frodo Baggins getting married and the meteor strike, thought it was kinda boring and as far as I remember i pretty Much forgot the majority of it when it was done, but I would still agree with you that both Dante and deep where more likely to win best picture than Volcano or Armageddon... Even if i enjoy those two more

[@TheT3rr0rMask]

A Bond actor playing a character named Dalton.

[@jaystarsky7271]

Yeah, Got a Problem with it Moron Tool that you are. Stupid Dumb ASS

[@jaystarsky7271]

Dumb ASS

[@jaystarsky7271]

Got a Issue with a Bond playing in this movie.? He also played in Miss Doubt fire also. Stop your Bitch ASS COMPLAINING

[@niallreid7664]

@@jaystarsky7271 You OK buddy?

[@scottknode898]

@@jaystarsky7271 settle down he was implying that fellow bond actor is playing a character named Dalton when actor Timothy Dalton played James Bond before Pierce Brosnan. It kind of ironic, your the one that sounds like the dumb ass writing 3 comments insulting another person. I doubt he cares that Brosnan played other roles besides Bond and Mrs Doubtfire was even before Brosnan debuted as Bond in Goldeneye.

[@ExoScreenager]

Are you going to do any of Pierce Brosnan's Bond films Oliver? Also the "Stubborn old bag" line killed me 😂

[@Life-Row-Toll]

I might be wrong, but I think he did Goldeneye.

[@ExoScreenager]

+Life-Row-Toll I'll have to have a look for that! Thanks.

[@Lezeppobishopslog]

Atta Boy! Can't go wrong with Sara Connor & Bond!

[@joelsavoie9555]

Pierce Brosman playing a character named Dalton , now that's quite a coincidence.

[@iidirectxii7545]

Just imagine if his characters name was Harry Craig 😱

[@gooseherdez336]

Great review as always Mr Harper. I'm happy you took the time to comment on the Volcano fiasco. I remember back in the day the promotionals for Volcano taking cheap shots at Dante's Peak.

[@RoyanGreenwood23]

THIS IS JUST LIKE GOLDENEYE but with no guns and volcanoes!

[@AmigaMoose]

Underrated film, great review as always

[@skullcrusher_1]

I had no idea the bridge over the lake was a miniature! Damn it looks so good.

[@mopedope7624]

It’s such a well polished disaster film. The visual effects are very impressive, and the characters are interesting

[@racewiththefalcons1]

Those practical effects look INSANE!

[@chatteyj]

Please do Twister its one of my favourite films. Also I was surprised and pleased to learn from you it did well at the box office.

[@garrettbays6942]

I recently rewatched this video, and just the way you say how Ruth is a "stubborn old bag", and how she "suffers the consequences of being a pain in the ass" so straight-faced (as far as I can tell, judging by the sound in your voice), and with that wonderful English articulation continues to just make me laugh so much. I love the way you can sound like your average news reporter, and slipping in insults and swear words as if it is normal. Not only that, when you sometimes even break character (like in your retrospective on Transformers: The Movie), and then bounce back into narration as if nothing happened. I don't know if this came naturally to you, or if it was something you had to work on, but it always brings a smile to my face. You're awesome, Oliver!

[@RabuHina]

Twister and Dante's Peak my two fave disaster movies. Both of them got me interested in reading about tornados/Volcanos respectively

[@MattMovies611]

Another great review Oliver, I'm just wondering from the amazing intro's and endings of your reviews how has Hollywood not hired you to make every trailer for every movie yet?

[@OliverHarper]

Thank you Matt, I have been approached a few times to do trailers for small independent movies, one im waiting to hear back on in regards to my fee but alas most people who offer me work want me to work for next to nothing. I can't work for peanuts i'm afraid.

[@MattMovies611]

+Oliver Harper well that's too bad, I know if I ever made a movie Id get you as editor

[@GameplayandTalk]

Awesome stuff. I'm glad you did this one because I haven't seen it since the late '90s. I remember enjoying it a good bit back then and I'm glad to see the effects have still held up.

[@mayorjimmy]

Always loved this movie. The most memorable part for me was when the boss got caught on the bridge and the moment he and the others watching realize he's not going to make it. His eyes meet theirs and then ZOOM the bridge gets swept away as the others just stare. I remember seeing that in theaters and was like "damn dude, that's messed up."

[@MoonspiderHugs]

always a great joy when i see a new upload, you do really amazing work. Kudos to you sir. :)

[@OliverHarper]

Get Dante's Peak on Blu-ray here goo.gl/HJ3Cgf Get the soundtrack to Dante's Peak here goo.gl/ZBgXDu

[@alilindsay4304]

Love this film x great video as always Oliver....I'm ploughing through your retrospectives during lockdown xx hope you're well xx

[@OliverHarper]

Thats great to hear, Ali! Yes im doing well during this lockdown :)

[@cosborne06]

I love how when the movie starts Pierce Brosnon’s character is on vacation, then his boss calls him in to investigate volcanic activity at Dante’s Peak..then when the boss arrives at the town, he rebukes Pierce for investigating the volcano and tells him he needs a vacation and gives him 2 weeks off.

[@OnlyTakk]

Absolutely no reason to comment on a 7 year old vid, but Oliver talks about younger viewers. I was 8 when this came out, was somehow allowed to watch it over and over, and me and my friends couldn't get enough of it. It had everything.

[@neidentifikovanileteciobje2583]

Another great in dept review of one of my childhood favorite movies.I never knew those behind the scenes stuff , thanks.

[@gutz1981]

Its funny how Hollywood goes in cycles. Like the mid to late 90s with its disaster movie trend with this, Daylight, Armageddon and some other I can't name off the top of my head. Kind of how the early 70s saw disaster movies like 'Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno, Earthquake. I wonder when the next wave of Disaster movies is due?

[@0utc4st1985]

There kind of was one in the run up to 2012. Besides the movie with that name there were several 2012 themed B movies like "polar opposites".

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

gutz1981 Superhero movies don't look like they are budging at the moment. I would gladly welcome a shitty disaster movie trend soon

[@unclepatrick2]

A big part of it in the 1990's was the development of CGI technology . The success of Twister and the SFX meant that we saw a new round of Disasters film.

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

@teletubbykiller54 👍

[@CRITTERBUSTERS]

Great Review Oliver, Dante's Peak is my All-time favourite Disaster movie, simply because it did what other disaster movies of that time and even today failed to do, which is to provide tension and suspense, Everytime i watch Dante's Peak It still keeps me on the edge of my seat, I love the Action scenes, the effects are still amazing to this very day, Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton were also an excellent pairing in the film, and i appreciate the movie taking a more realistic approach to a volcanic disaster. 4/5 for me

[@rachelkim5861]

when i was a kid this movie scared me , not like the jump-scare in horror films. The boat scene was shocking

[@theanalyzer3172]

I would love it if you reviewed The Edge with Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin.

[@Fluoride_Jones]

It's funny that film came to mind when I was watching this review, too!

[@danielwilliamson6180]

I think Oliver would do a fantastic review.

[@JohnChoidotOrg]

Oh hell, yeah. That's a great idea.

[@tednilsson553]

Yes please! 👍 👍

[@RossKempOnYourMum01]

Love that film What one man can do, another can do!

[@ArtofBrentMinehan]

I loved this film as a kid, I enjoyed the stuff before the action because I remember the build up being scary etc. I haven't seen it in many years but its interesting to look at it now. Its quite surprising how good the vfx are.

[@Vietnam_Chr0nicles]

I never get tired of watching your work Oliver. You really are a master of your craft.

[@DaleKamp]

I was 9 when I saw this in theaters, and I didn't find it dull at all. In fact, I remember all the key scenes 20 years later despite not having seen it since. In my generation, I feel like our collective consciousness has forgotten this movie when referencing 90s disaster movies, which is a shame. Dante's Peak certainly left an impression on me. And rewatching the special effects on your video, it certainly holds up spectacularly.

[@whitleybayman123]

Great vid Oliver, Ive always loved this movie. Growing up in the 70s and 80s we used to love these disaster movies and it was great to get them back again.

[@Artofficial1986]

I remember one thing from this movie - when Grandma jumped off the boat and sacrificed herself in the boiling water.

[@spacejasontodd]

Nah, not boiling, acidic. Boiling water wouldn't have caused corrosion to the boat, making it even worse of an injury. That scene fucked me up majorly as a kid

[@explorinjenkins349]

The miniatures were amazing in this movie. I love practical effects in movies and this was a treat.

[@Br0ski31]

i loved this movie, even today i watch it from time to time, but the review cemented it as one of my favorite movies from the 90's. thanks for the upload xD

[@lieutenantyoshi5704]

One of my long list of favorite movies. 1997 nostalgia. Went to see this when Star Wars 20th anniversary showings were sold out that weekend. However the following weekend was nothing but a New Hope and a pretty empty theatre.

[@2sallads]

I love Dante's Peak. Loved it as a kid and love it more now since i appreciate practical effects way more now. Fun flick.

[@paulkielty8385]

The irony of wanting all the science to be accurate yet having multiple sequences of people running from and escaping a pyroclastic flow.

[@dnasty312]

9:43 Sadly, this was one of Charlie Hallahan's last movies 😔 1943-1997 #Godspeed #gonetoosoon

[@lastpedestrian]

I love these Retrospective/Reviews; please keep them coming!

[@Red19UK]

I always wanted to live in a town like Dantes Peak. Before the lava obviously.

[@cobracommander6522]

This is one of my favorite movies.

[@mauvemaven]

This and Twister are two of the best disaster movies where the practical effects have really aged well.

[@sulti1274]

Will there be any Retrospective review for Jim Carrey's The Mask?

[@jasonferguson4934]

This was the second movie bought on vhs as a teen and always loved it , really glad you reviewed this excellent but overlooked movie.

[@luckystriker7489]

Thank you. This was a very enjoyable review, as always. I don't think the water into which the grandma jumped was boiling though. It may certainly have been hot but I remember the concern being that it had turned into acid. Thanks again. Dante's Peak is still one of my favourite films and I appreciate you giving it this much attention.

[@OliverHarper]

Yeah the water has become acidic but it still ends up burning her till she ends up like a rare steak.

[@runningsuperska]

Daylight is really good! Nice retro as always mate.

[@teiganteiggystkinsterry1141]

Wow I have ever always admire Mayor Rachel Wando ( Linda Hamilton) 💗💗 she is so breathtakingly talented in the best film -Dante's Peak (1997 ) 💗💗

[@RedDeadSakharine]

Great review! As a Geologist myself, this is my favourite disaster movie. The fact they had a consultant for the science really shows. I still rewatch this one wiht joy. (Volcano, on the other hand can crawl in a ditch and die. That movie is SO bad on so many levels, my word!)

[@famousmcfly80]

I was actually in this film. As an extra. Mostly in the town destruction scenes and when the volcano first erupts. It was a lot of fun and interesting. The amount of stuff they destroyed was very real. Parts of buildings collapsing, vehicles being crushed, etc. Lots of hectic scenes with people falling to the ground and being trampled. Lots of stunt work and the sort. I was also in the gymnasium scene as an extra when Pierce and Linda were speaking to the townspeople. We were there for HOURS. Pierce kept screwing up his lines, lol. Not even kidding, they probably did 2O takes of just that dialog, not to mention the action sequence that followed. Anyhoo, it really is a fun movie and I always tell people to watch it if they haven’t seen it.

[@cloudtx]

Cool story! Must have been fun.

[@edwfojfewioefejujrfequgvri6432]

Please do an Austin Powers retrospective

[@Life-Row-Toll]

Haha, that would be awesome!

[@s0nnyburnett]

This must happen.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Yes! Oliver should also do Wayne's World and The Matrix.

[@Modernww2fare]

Yes!

[@Ghost_moto_WPN]

One of my all times favourites, ever since I first watched it as a kid till only watching it last week. I loved building models as a kid and when I learnt these big action sequences with scale models, I loved it even more.

[@duncans9071]

"Maybe we shouldn't be hiking HERE!!!!!!!" Great job Oli, I'm going to revisit this one I think.

[@OliverHarper]

haha cheers Duncan!

[@user-dr2yz8um3d]

Dante's Peak officially turns 25 today! I'm happy my dad bought the vhs we watched it repeatedly in the Adirondacks Amazing it went up against Volcano the same time but this is more scientifically accurate according to the US geological survey Made $178 million from a $110 million budget The critics didn't take kindly too it saying the disaster scenes are excellent but the story and dialogue is consistently bad Pierce Brosnan is a terrific lead next to Linda Hamilton though and I really like the kids too James Newton Howard and John Frizzle did a very good job with the score but it's a shame Frizzle's composing of music didn't take off and that Charles Hallahan passed away from a heart attack several months after the movie opened Yes there's scientific liberties and many of the volcano activity is slightly exaggerated/contrived but the movie is still one of my favorites growing up Stupid but awesome Pretty cool since its release it garnered a cult following among genre enthusiasts

[@keithseratt998]

I was living just outside of Wallace in a neighboring town called Osburn while this movie was filmed. I can remember our public access Channel constantly covering the filming process. It was really cool to have something so large-scale going on in such a small town. Great memorys ^_^

[@theBeastcub]

I was 10 when this came out, I watched my home copy A LOT, love this movie.

[@renderz]

12:02 - that cameraman jiggle is worth an Oscar alone!! :-D

[@AnnedakDragon]

Best disaster film in human history. DANTE'S PEAK (1997)

[@garethdowson]

AGREE! One of my guilty pleasures. Saw it 4 or 5 timee at pics. Still a favourite. Actually, first viewing I was blown away.

[@Kid_Ego]

Great review and tribute to the film! 👍

[@anitric2000]

Fun thing I've noticed about the score - it was clearly inspired by the score to the IMAX film "Everest" in sections, leading me to believe the film used a lot of Everest cues as part of its temp score. Still...wonderful score. (Also, I believe John Frizzell was a protege of James Newton Howard, and I think it was JNH who recommended him to score the film - but I could be wrong)

[@FellowDrive]

19:50 "But she suffers the consequences of being a pain in the ass." Haha damn Oliver

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Great film. I went to see it on the big screen 20 years ago.

[@collinmclane7318]

You think you might do a commentary for Dante's Peak??? Great review btw and I agree with a lot what you felt about it.

[@david1731048]

I cant believe Volcano is 49% on Rotten Tomatoes but Dante's Peak is 26%!!

[@AlwaysAmTired]

I saw this movie in the theater when I was 13 and found it quite terrifying, unlike most other disaster movies. It was always the scary, realistic one to me.

[@mikesutton381]

Although not a film i have ties to this was one of your best reviews. Factual and interesting!

[@BenRangel]

Totally agree that Dante's Peak simply isn't memorable. I bet it's the most aired catastrophe movie on TV, at least over here in Sweden, felt like it was on every year while I was younger. But despite having seen it a few times I'm hard pressed to remember anything specific about it.

[@BirdsElopeWithTheSun09]

Independence Day och Armageddon har dom kört minst 2 gånger om året så länge jag kan minnas, men Dante's Peak visas definitivt oftare än Volcano. Deep Impact visas nästan aldrig längre.

[@ElvenRaptor]

I disagree completely. I find this film very memorable.

[@GrieverSSBU]

I met one of the extras from Dante's Peak when I was a kid. Dude was a Wallace local working at the Walmart in my city. I don't remember how I found out he was an extra but he gave me some of the "ash" and some of the stuff he was allowed to keep from being there for filming. I was star struck. He wasnt Pierce Brosnan, he was just a guy from Idaho and I thought he was the coolest person ever. Best celebrity I've ever met despite his stardom.

[@dondecaire6534]

The best disaster movie by far, story, effects, and realism were spot on as well as the acting. Huge blockbusters can't hold a candle to this because it's BELIEVABLE. There are some things that aren't but they are used for setting the suspense not gratuitous excitement.

[@cloudtx]

I watched this as a kid and again recently. I was surprised to see how entertaining it still is. The characters feel believable enough, the build-up and the disaster worked well and the chemistry between the two leads was great. There were some cheesy moments like the ridiculous scene of the dog's jump into the truck but aside from that, it works. If you're looking for an entertaining 90's romp on a boring afternoon don't hesitate and give this one a watch.

[@TheBeird]

Pierce looks like a rock star in this.

[@SpenzOT]

Well he is a star, and he does deal with rocks, so I guess you could say he was a rock star in this movie, only in a more literal sense

[@JacobiusNH80]

Oliver, she didn't jump into boiling hot water. The lake turned to acid due to the volcanic activity

[@Kusanagikaiser999]

I saw it recently and yes, it still looks AMAZING, I seriously don't understand why Hollywood can't keep doing this more practical, specially big ass blockbuster films. I loved this movie as a teen the first time I watched and still do, Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton are amazing in the film, the kids annoyed me but not enough to take me out of the enjoyment. Really hope more people find this film, it's one of the few big special effects 90' film that was actually pretty damn good.

[@homeaccount5943]

Another fantastic retrospective! Thank you!

[@christopherrichards2350]

I saw this movie back in high school and it was terrifying. I still enjoy it though and I still enjoy the movie Twister as well.

[@stewartbladensb]

just a quick note, in the boat scene the water is acidic not hot. hence why it starts to sink as it's made from metal.

[@Skusioh]

The opening trailer is great! got goosebumps :) well done Oliver

[@OliverHarper]

Thank you very much!

[@lordcthulhu627]

Not going to lie, my first name is Dante... so that means I must instantly like this film...

[@CeeLiberty]

I loved going to the movies in the 1990s every weekend. There was so much to choose from! DANTE'S PEAK WAS A FAV! Certainly isn't too hard not to fall in love with Pierce Bronson. Bravo on your review!

[@SparkyMarkyMark23]

I saw the promos for Dante's Peak on Pay-Per-View, back when I was attending elementary school days. Rented on VHS📼, as well as had The VHS📼when I was attending middle school then got The Collector's Edition DVD back when I was done with high school.

[@tarantulaguy1998]

I like to view this movie as the Jurassic Park of disaster movies, in terms of how many really good special effects it crammed into a movie, the seamless blend of CGI and miniature effects. Yeah the script is kinds melodramatic at times, but the music is great, it feels a hell of a lot more grounded in realism compared to a certain other 1997 disaster movie, I just appreciate this film quite a bit more than others for it's attention to realism in terms of capturing the epic scope of a volcanic eruption, not all of its realistic (especially that acid lake BS) but for the most part it gets a lot of the science right. Plus, I'm a bit of a volcano enthusiast so I was destined to like this movie. Solid 7/10 movie.

[@realtsavo]

Did you see the BBC film "Krakatoa: The Last Days"? To date it's the best volcano film I have seen made (even if it was for TV). They even managed to get the history right, for the most part.

[@arnoldrivas4590]

I watched this on AMC a few years ago and I was surprised how entertaining it was. Much more so than Volcano with Tommy Lee Jones.

[@CarloCarrasco]

Pierce Brosnan mentioned Mount Pinatubo and the Philippines during his talk with Linda Hamilton in a few scenes in the movie.

[@ashscott6068]

What I remember most about this movie was how well-done all the scenes were where the main characters were in danger. From the moment the volcano erupted, there were no wasted scenes. It maintained the tension nicely

[@AirCanMaster]

I remember seeing this movie at the theater with me mum. We saw a lot of 90's action, including Volcano and this.

[@waynezimmerman1950]

Ruth was loosely inspired by Mount St Helen local, Harry Truman( not the president. ;) )who refused to budge from his cabin during the evacuations and ultimately died in the eruption. He was later portrayed by actor Art Carney in the 1981 film St. Helens.

[@frazdunc]

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[@TheCinemaTributePageGeek]

Awesome review!! I love this movie and I've lost count how many times I've seen it. The special effects are still impressive to this day. It had a great cast and the soundtrack is memorable and incredibly suspenseful. Next year it's going to be 20 years for the movie, I think It would be cool if Universal converted it to 3D and re-released back in theatres!