Poseidon Review - Off The Shelf Reviews

This week Gary, Iain and Linda, review and discuss, Poseidon (2006) by Director, Wolfgang Petersen. Starring, Kurt Russell, Josh Lucas and Emmy Rossum.
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[@Grandmastergav86]

Linda nailed the issue with modern cinema for me - "All the effort went into the visuals, the script and plot were just a side thing". Spot on 😁

[@gran-roan]

I know she is specifically fan of disaster films, but please have Linda in more general reviews. She gels really well with you, and her commetary is on point.

[@AarenJable]

Nice to see you back, Linda!

[@JohnBlack2345]

the capsizing was really well done. bt in the original, it just seemed a bit more chilling.

[@elguitarTom]

The Poseidon Adventure (1972) is the best

[@JohnBlack2345]

Gary-"The ship tries to kill them one more time." Classic!

[@MovieGuy808]

Great work, as always. Linda added some great insight, have her on again in the future.

[@BTheTrue]

claustrophobia is a real thing guys. Elena panicking in the vent was very very realistic.

[@luna7281]

In my opinion, the ballroom flooding scene is unnecessary for the film. They introduced the captain and Fergie's character, just for the movie to keep cutting back to the ballroom after the capsizing. But they never established those 2 characters for the importance of the film. Like in the 1972 movie, the characters try to save the people from the ballroom but they all ignored them and by ignoring them they literally caused their own death. And by the ballroom flooding in that movie, it made the characters more frustrated in getting out the ship. And in this movie they just ignore the captain and try to leave the ship. Which doesn't make any sense. The only reasonable excuse for leaving the ballroom is Kurt Russell's character, because his trying to find his daughter.

[@leDespicable]

"Super-luxurious yacht" is an interesting way to refer to a cruise ship :P

[@supaXxXfli]

Im so glad i came across your review. I just watch this on Netflix. and a couple of things stuck out to me 1. The main ethnic characters dies 2. Dylan character seemed so selfish for no reason, until sudden change 3. Nelson character need an arch, he needed to feel something for basically kicking a man to his death 4. The ending when they just laugh as they are being rescued, like dude about 1000s of people have drowned horrifically and they nearly just drowned. But they laugh.... It was so awkward 😅 Thanks for review on it.

[@bosz2076]

Completely forgot about this flick, remember disliking it intensely, just pales in comparison to the original on every level. Love Linda's input as always!

[@narwhalethefancy]

I completely love and agree with these points, but about the build up of the wave, seen as it is a rogue wave and not a tsunami (which come from earthquakes and only become actually large waves near shore.) As a rogue wave is spontaneous, you don't get warnings about them, they just happen.

[@JWUniverse]

You know your old when you remember seeing this as your High School Graduation Gift :D Ahhh Life Choices!....

[@garywordsworth9302]

You can't have a disaster movie without either George Kennedy or Ernest Borgnine it's the rules!

[@p0sn]

You guys are seriously helping me through depression.

[@BardocksSynphony]

How are you feeling now?

[@nyoodmono4681]

Haha it`s so funny how Pennywise is nodding when gary nods :D

[@pieter5466]

What I don't understand is how the Captain could sense the wave. I get that he's experienced, but is that even detectable without equipment?

[@jenniferbrewer5370]

Actually the kid disappearing is a nod to Paul Gallico's original novel, where he's caught up in a stampede and carried away, never to be found.

[@JohnBlack2345]

really? I've never read it.

[@jenniferbrewer5370]

@@JohnBlack2345 I think you would enjoy it.

[@Diamondelle84]

25:00 That made me laugh out loud when I saw it 😂😂😂

[@thomasford5813]

Where is original "The Poseiden Adventure" review chaps (& Linda)?

[@JohnBlack2345]

is that The Wife? I like her! keep her on!!

[@AubreyTheKing]

I never heard of this movie, but then when you guys mentioned Kurt Motherfucking Russel, I was like, Oh shit! Now I have to see this! Good review as always you guys! You too Linda!

[@aleaanderson6600]

Love Josh Lucas in Sweet Home, Alabama and Glory Road.

[@1987MartinT]

It honestly never occurred to me that Josh Lucas' character was the main character. I always thought of Kurt Russell's character as the main character.

[@MrLorenzovanmatterho]

Actually did the Hollywood tour and saw the sets which was amazing. Did you note the Poseidon is now registered from Southampton, like the Titanic?

[@DistractedGlobeGuy]

**Liverpool That's because she's modeled after several real ships owned by Cunard, who absorbed White Star back during the Depression, so their offices are still on the same street where they were a hundred years earlier.

[@s1e5b9]

Hope everyone is doing well. Stay safe and much love from Seb

[@vanssan1414]

thankyou guys you always cheer me up xxx

[@bonniescott6470]

I love the original watch it all the time 👍 The only good thing about this remake is the sexy kurt Russell 🥰

[@silverscreenreviews8521]

We need the original done guys

[@mrcolz9373]

The worst part was watching Kurt Russel drown with an air pocket behind him.

[@PsInfinite]

Really great review guys!!

[@johnw8578]

I actually really liked this version.

[@UzumakiNaruto-le4zj]

I’m sorry, but just imagine the sharks going like “weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee” in the wave 🌊🤣🙃

[@JT_Grogan]

Iain "well the story follows" Buckingham

[@jessemeriwether208]

WOOOOOO!!!!! I've had such a shit day... I swear - y'a'll are like the flux capacitor! And with Linda too!!! Maaaan! This is gonna be hitting 88 miles per hour for sure! Thank you so much!!! (BTW - Watch out, Iain.... I totally still plan to steal her away from you some day! 🤣)

[@johnashley327]

When are you going to do Damnation Alley.

[@dayjahserene5166]

Check out Josh Lucas in Session 9...plus it's a good slow burn of a movie #reviewrequest lol

[@andrewz732]

Big fan love your reviews. Could you guys do a review for Commando or Last Action Hero ?

[@fuzzydunlop1753]

Yes, I second commando!

[@waynemorris6907]

Totally forgot about this movie! I loved the original as a kid and rewatched it repeatedly on my recorded-from-TV vhs. Then, years later, I drag my wife to the cinema expecting an awesome remake. Fortunately I'm still married.

[@andrewblanchard2398]

GARY AND IAIN PLEASE REVIEW THE ORIGINAL 2 POSEIDON MOVIES

[@andrewblanchard2398]

28:18 so if the people on the top decks were ok does that mean they could've been saved

[@Rhabanaarum]

BUT THAT AREA WOULD HAVE BEEN UNDERWATER MEANING THEY DIED FIRST

[@josephgalla717]

Hi l like the original Poseidon adventure because the 1 St one l recognized all the characters, that's why l like the old version.

[@vinniecorleone62]

The 3 of you did a great job dissecting this remake which I too had mixed feelings about after seeing the original at the theater with my folks in the 70's a hundred years ago! I have both movies on DVD today so I liked it enough to have it in my collection in spite of it's issues.

[@JohnBlack2345]

the actors and actresses tried...but it had no heart. loved the music though.

[@johnw8578]

I recommend the movie WHERE HAVE ALL THE PEOPLE GONE.

[@Jay-mu4xl]

Could sea of thieves be on for gaming Friday?! Thankyou for the review! Hey Linda! (sorry if spelled wrong, I always get iain' name wrong 😂)

[@christermyrberg3661]

Speaking of Kurt Russell; do Escape From New York/L.A.

[@anthonyhudak9363]

Please review Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Hitcher, The Collector movies, It 2017, and Gojira (1954)

[@eddieq2189]

The 1st one had alot of my favorite actors & actresses in it it was well written well done and well acted this one had less of my favorite actors & actresses Kurt Russell Josh Lucas 2 of my favorite actors in this updated version that was also well written well done movie I liked this updated version too

[@robertallen2109]

I plan to soon join y'all's patreon but I have an early request. The Rocketeer!

[@Exia-Prime]

Also there is 3 Poseidon films 4 if you include the sequel to the original film

[@lyonnaisray]

In the book the child died ... robin Shelby is lost inside the ship

[@skaro85]

Cheers guys 😁 👊

[@UnCreativeDeconstructionism]

lol man i still remember the trailers. Sorry about your foot lindaaa also *Turn Up*

[@lindabuckingham1792]

Painful foot was self inflicted lol new tattoo 😁

[@UnCreativeDeconstructionism]

@@lindabuckingham1792 Very Cool. and Very painful im sure. what tattoo did you get if you dont mind me asking?🤔

[@lindabuckingham1792]

Ladybirds 😁

[@UnCreativeDeconstructionism]

@@lindabuckingham1792 nice! 😁👍

[@Lilaclightning12]

Hey not meant to sound weird but I swear I saw a group of people that looked exactly like you in a movie theater in the Netherlands, the movie was free guy. Am I right?

[@andrewblanchard2398]

what about the 2005 version

[@bertfechner417]

I remember seeing this when I was like 17 or 18 and hated it then, because of all the things you mentioned, this guys supposed to be the protagonist? Fuck this guy. And kicking Freddy Rodriguez off, killing off both Kurt motherfuckin Russell and Kevin Dillon, the leads from 2 of the best horror remakes ever, (The Thing/The Blob from the 80's) Those were my favorites in this and they killed them off. I knew it was a remake, and I know I saw the original when I was a kid but I cant remember it.

[@kirk1701]

I first saw Josh Lucas in Wing Commander IV with Mark Hamill. As for this film? I can live w/o it. I prefer the original.

[@bubmurphy]

Josh Lucas was decent in Wonderland

[@tylermurdock7582]

Pokémon did this too

[@Antek79]

Poseidon full movie yes

[@lyonnaisray]

In the book robin died and you don't know what happen to him ... he just disappeared

[@Private-Hudson]

I think Kurt Russell did this film for an easy pay day lol.

[@Emulous79]

I think the scene with him drinking is how he dealt with making this shit. He looks as miserable as Bruce Willis in Die Hard 5.

[@babarrett1]

The film isn’t great, but that wave capsizing scene is phenomenal, better than Poseidon Adventure’s capsizing scene.

[@ramonsanchez6903]

The Original Movie has a Sequel

[@hypnocilicdreams]

It's nothing compared to the original, but I did enjoy this one after catching it unexpectedly on tv one night. Nice, one off chunk of disposable entertainment : ) LRS = Linda Reigns Supreme! :D

[@HigHrvatski]

I knew that Iain is gonna get mad at Kurt Motherfucking Russell dying. Even though you know that it's gonna happen because if you're character is a father that has a shitty relationship with his kids in a disaster movie, you're pretty much waiting on death's door./

[@ZephusVargr]

Hiii Linda!

[@MrEnergee1987]

C’mon someone please pay these guys to review three o’clock high (1987)

[@DanielFlores-fo1ee]

Not the best movie but definitely enjoyed it.

[@VillaBoys123]

A guilty pleasure for me. A good old fashioned effects blockbuster.

[@fill1232]

Oh man. I remember this pokémon episode.

[@leecroft7311]

Always called it Titanic 2 but whatever

[@miikasuominen3845]

Almost saw the tear in Iain's eye corner... The most rare substance, in the universe! 🤪

[@miikasuominen3845]

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. But Iain's tears, those I haven't seen. All those moments will be lost in time, like the tears in rain. Time to die. 😝

[@birtangooner4730]

👍🎬🎥

[@MyCuteApple]

This remake loss me on the ship's glass windows. The film crew were forced to employ thinner glass panels in the grand dining area as the thicker sort, the ones that'd be use on an actual ship of that size, would not break. And even then, those windows would still not shatter. So eventually a combination of water and explosive rounds were used. I realize this product is basically another shitty (shippy) disaster movie, yet the far reaches the film crew had to go just to kill the survivors that stayed behind; it's stupid.

[@edisonlima4647]

At least for me, a catastrophe movie in which we are not given the time and script to make us care for the characters before s*** hits the fan is missing half the fun.

[@romerjusu3804]

I wish they kept the 25 minutes of character development because the capsize. I didn't care about any of them.

[@johngraham9085]

Nout t do with posidon ..soz..but while ago watched the gallows..(was shit) but a loved the story n the hangman charlie.. watchd gallows act 2 the other night n a thought it was no bad .. ....gallows 1 n 2...??????

[@retroworld8090]

I saw it in theaters. It was so forgettable, I couldn't remember anything. It's an empty experience. I don't recommend.

[@andrewblanchard2398]

MY PERSONAL RULES OF ANY DISASTER SITUATION #1: SURVIVAL OF THE SMARTEST aka GET THE HELL OUT AS FAST AND SIMPLY AS POSSIBLE AND DON'T BE A FUCKING HERO #2: MEN WOMEN CHILDREN MINORITIES ANIMALS ARE ALL EXPENDABLE #3: WHEN YOU FIND YOUR WAY OUT DON'T FUCKING GO BACK IN AFTER ANYONE OR ANYTHING

[@neverfinishedstory]

If u have claustrophobia you are so not into cruise ships. 😑😑😑

[@voodoochile333]

What an odd choice

[@kylecurry577]

This movie isn’t good. Shallow characters outside of Kurt Russell , surprisingly with the actors involved. SFX & set design were good. Nowhere near the original of course, which played recently on IFC. Hollywood ... please do us all a favor....Stop with the remakes, they fail more than succeed.

[@josh72456]

I don't like either versions.

[@romerjusu3804]

No character development and no Jewish Grandmother.

[@christopherswankie3244]

I absolutely hate this film. It's deplorable. Character's personalities change dramatically from scene to scene just to justify their death. Bloody awful. An hour and forty minutes of your life wasted...

[@arenasification]

Elena was super annoying

[@LuisGarcia-cr3pr]

pale in comparison to the original!!

[@jasondouglas152]

I can't believe someone paid money to have you guys review this POS. When movies like " Batman " Batman Forever " at close range " " falcon and the snowman " " mallrats" " Kings Deperation " " True Lies " " 25th Hour" " the prestige " " the dark Knight" & rises " Secretary" Ect

[@fuzzydunlop1753]

POSeidon?

[@carsonpeterson758]

One of the worst disaster remakes of all time it’s not a good or fun film at all it has none of the fun that the original was