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Get mindless for awhile with this 1997 disaster flick, starring the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles as a funky place for lava to spew, plus Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche as the brave souls who know how to shut off the spout. Director Mick Jackson (The Bodyguard) wastes no time getting to the good stuff--it's happening in Volcano even before opening credits are over--and neither should anyone in the mood for technical efficiency without the burden of art. --Tom Keogh
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Mike Roark (Tommy Lee Jones), head of Los Angeles' Office of Emergency Management, teams up with seismologist Dr Amy Barnes (Anne Heche) when an explosion underground kills some construction workers. It transpires that the building of a tunnel has sparked off volcanic activity beneath the city, and soon the streets of LA are flowing with lava. As the city plunges into chaos, Roark's teenage daughter Kelly is caught up in the catastrophe.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By bernie
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I have always suspected the tar pits of being a hot bed of adversity. And who knows what those nasty faults are planning for us. All in all this is as good as any other disaster movie with the exception that it brings the disaster home to you and not in some remote location. The acting is as good as any disaster movie. Tommy Lee Jones is a good selection and carries of his character to a tee. With the lava creeping around you have plenty of time to say "watch out" and "stay in the car."
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Hot to the trop action movie in which Tommy Lee Jones once again saves the world from disaster. It's the film you'll love to hate which is pack full with on the edge of your seat action. In all honesty its a Family movie that is good to watch on a Sunday whilst eating your roast pork and potatoes.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By BPR
Format:DVD
I'm a fan of the disaster genre, and the more realistic the better. Unfortunately, this attempt from director Mike White does seem to suffer at the hands of poor research into the science of the effects of volcanoes, such as when the firehose combusts from the heat, but the main characters come away with little more than a bit of smoke from their shoes, despite being closer to the lava than the firehose. However, if you can overlook these niggly annoyances, there is some fun to be had. Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche are supported by a cast including Michael Rispoli and Don Cheadle and although nobody puts in great performances, they are all passable. Some of the effects are excellent (the tower block demolition for one) and I enjoyed the score by Alan Silvestri, but this alone cannot put Volcano above average. It's fun, but not as good as Dante's Peak which came out at the same time. Rent it. 3/5
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4.0 out of 5 stars
good buy
Good film to buy, my daughter really wanted this film and she loves it, she loves tommy lee jones films.
Published 1 month ago by CM
3.0 out of 5 stars
tries to be something it's not
This predictable disaster film is preposterous and overblown, though no more so than any of its contemporary counterparts. Read more
Published 12 months ago by bizmandan
2.0 out of 5 stars
very noisy,poor dialogue
Plenty of action and good effects,however, film spoilt by poor dialogue,and excessive noise, so its no good trying to follow whats being said, I would not keep this film or want to... Read more
Published 13 months ago by R. Simmonds
3.0 out of 5 stars
Had potential, but...,
This movie starts out strong with a lot of potential but slowly gets worse and worse culminating in one of the cheesiest disaster-film scenes I've ever watched (the demolition... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lord Anon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable disaster movie
I love disaster movies and this one doesn't disappoint.
The action kicks in pretty quickly and doesn't relent for the rest of the film. Read more
The action kicks in pretty quickly and doesn't relent for the rest of the film. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Tina
4.0 out of 5 stars
VOLCANO
VOLCANO is one hell of a film! It is scary, violent, disgusting and thrilling packed into just an hour and a half! Read more
Published on 9 May 2011 by G. Stephenson
5.0 out of 5 stars
volcano
Action with Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche when a volcano erupts in Los Angeles.
Published on 1 Oct 2010 by Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greaty Entertaining!
I saw this years ago at the cinema and really enjoyed it then and now I own it and still find it very entertaining, though a little far-fetched in places. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2010 by Cas Allas Mazda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good
I especially liked Anne Heche in this film. I thought the film was suspenseful enough. I enjoyed it, even though the scene with the dog going to sniff the lava is contradicting... Read more
Published on 16 April 2010 by Marianna
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great dvd for a fantastic price
Great dvd for a fantastic price. It may not be the greatest film every made, but its a good old action film that you cant beat for the same price as a bacon roll and a cup of tea!
Published on 30 April 2009 by Gordon Mckay
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