DANTE’S PEAK
Pierce
Brosnan; Linda Hamilton
Universal
Pictures; Directed by Roger Donaldson
Rated
PG-13; 112 minutes; 1997
U.S. Geological Survey volcanologist
Harry Dalton (Pierce Brosnan) and Rachel Wando (Linda Hamilton), mayor of a
small town in the Pacific Northwest must deal with a long-dormant mountain that
is ready to rock. Harry and Rachel finally convince the unbelieving populace
that the big one is about to hit and they need to evacuate immediately, only to
discover Rachel’s children have gone up the mountain to get their grandmother.
With earth’s clock racing against them, they must rescue the kids and grandma
before the volcano explodes in a fury of flame and ash.
REVIEWS
"Hold on your seat! A roller
coaster of explosive thrills!"
- Ron Brewington, AMERICAN URBAN RADIO
NETWORKS
"An awesome spectacle!"
- Bobbie Wygant, KXAS
"An action blasting ride that
rocks. Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton are hot!"
- Kyle Osborne, NEWS CHANNEL 8
"Spectacular, mind blowing special
effects. If you liked TWISTER, you’ll love DANTE’S PEAK!"
- Sam Hallenback, WTVT
"Heartpounding, run for your life
thrills."
- Sara Edwards, NBC NEWS CHANNEL
"One hell of a ride!"
- Tom Brown, KDNL
"Watch in amazement. DANTE’S PEAK
is a blast."
- Eric Brace, THE WASHINGTON POST
"****1/2 Unforgettable. The impact is truly awesome."
- Michael
Medved, NEW YORK POST
"The
most explosive film of the decade. Spectacular special effects."
- Taylor
Baldwin, KFMB
"It
will rock your socks off."
- Anne
Brodie, CFTO
"It
takes you to the peak of excitement!"
- Rita
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