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Jun 05, 2016TSCPL_ChrisB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
So I've seen this film for the umpteenth time now. Yes, I like it that much. Best disaster movie of all time? Hands down. I'll put it out there like this, this is my favorite movie ever. Period. Now, let me qualify that statement. Favorite movie ever does not equal best movie ever made. Sure, the first time I watched this when I was 19 years of age, I said Deep Impact was the best movie ever. Chalk that up to age. Deep Impact is not perfect. Some of the story choices are flat-out wrong. Téa Leoni performs adequately for much of the movie, but occasionally dips into overacting; certainly her acting stands out in comparison to what is otherwise a great cast. There are enough errors, mostly in continuity, to make a party game out of (though I will say in comparison to other films of its kind, Deep Impact is much more scientifically accurate; some of the errors it does have seem to be deliberate choices to make a more intense film). So no, Deep Impact is not perfect, but it is still great film making. Part of the issue that arises out of Deep Impact is the question of genre. Disaster films appeal to action movie buffs. Deep Impact has its share of action, but it is, at its heart, a drama. No other disaster movie shows the realism and heart of this one. I cry every time. Not once, not twice, but several times. Mimi Leder and team have done an amazing task creating a film that is so human. If you're looking for explosions and beautiful women and completely unrealistic heroics, this isn't the film for you. I could continue, but I realize I'm just babbling. That's the result when someone is passionate about something. And I am passionate about this movie. Watch it. The first thirty minutes or so are iffy. Then it gets better. Then it gets even better. By far, the best part of this film is the last thirty minutes or so (with the exception of the horrendous final scene--good speech, poorly orchestrated). No, definitely not a perfect movie, but I love it.