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FallsDownzJun 4, 2015

Honestly i don't know what to say about this movie because it's so wrong in many level.

If you go to see this movie for just entertainment and CG you might be okay with it but for me this is probably the contender of the worst movie ofHonestly i don't know what to say about this movie because it's so wrong in many level.

If you go to see this movie for just entertainment and CG you might be okay with it but for me this is probably the contender of the worst movie of this year (Taken 3 probably take win the title though)

Every single thing is super cliché and super repetitive you can just see the ending and plot twisted from miles away and you won't even feel exciting about those plot twisted either.

The plot is cliché , the characters is terrible , dialog is bad , some CG is good (like those tsunami scene in the trailer) but some are just terrible and looks fake and ultimately the movie make no sense in like every single way it's just dumb stupid movie that just doesn't try to be smart at all (and that's good in some way....)

Overall for pure entertainment San Andreas probably just super barely pass the gate but in the quality it failed so hard you just don't want to watch it again even it's free.… Expand

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Carlinhoscwbr3Jun 3, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply the best movie of the year so far, what about the amazing cinematic effects used? Awesome! The story of the film, or do not be surprised-I got involved enough especially with the character Blake in the end romped much for her to survive, and she survive and the happy ending amid catastrophe made me love it even more the film 10 / 10… Expand

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AxeTJun 3, 2015

In two words: Big and dumb. Once again Hollywood shows an amazing ability for stunning spectacle while proving it can't even make disaster movies anymore as smart and serious as those it produced in the seventies. That's a low bar scriptIn two words: Big and dumb. Once again Hollywood shows an amazing ability for stunning spectacle while proving it can't even make disaster movies anymore as smart and serious as those it produced in the seventies. That's a low bar script wise. Chalk up another way over-the-top silly phony emotion baiting nonsense entry here. And no, it is NOT just a fun thrill ride! That has to also mean it's a good movie that doesn't completely insult the intelligence of everyone!
The critics that always use this worthless "but it's entertaining" second tier excuse when reviewing are stupid jackasses themselves. I find mindless action and solely spectacle in narrative movies a complete bore every time.… Expand

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Dat_One_CriticJun 2, 2015

I think i am the only one who sees a pattern. If a movie gets a whole lot of attention of TV then it will turn out to be a bad movie. Unlike Mad Max Fury Road. It did not get sponsored on TV till the last week of its release. Entourage got soI think i am the only one who sees a pattern. If a movie gets a whole lot of attention of TV then it will turn out to be a bad movie. Unlike Mad Max Fury Road. It did not get sponsored on TV till the last week of its release. Entourage got so much attention , it turned out to be a bad movie. I saw a critic say that San Andreas is " non stop action" Hmmm kinda like Mad Max Fury Road. Dont see movie till you read the reviews.… Expand

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moviecritic68Jun 2, 2015

I was torn between a 7 & 8 rating but went with the higher due to the Rock's role. There are many tense action scenes to keep you alert. The cinematography was fantastic and the story was believable. The ending was a bit predictable thusI was torn between a 7 & 8 rating but went with the higher due to the Rock's role. There are many tense action scenes to keep you alert. The cinematography was fantastic and the story was believable. The ending was a bit predictable thus reducing my rating. Overall worth going to see.… Expand

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TVJerryJun 2, 2015

America's most famous fault finally gives way…all the way from LA to San Francisco. Dwayne Johnson essentially becomes a super hero, setting out to rescue his wife and daughter from the increasingly intense catastrophe. Starting with theAmerica's most famous fault finally gives way…all the way from LA to San Francisco. Dwayne Johnson essentially becomes a super hero, setting out to rescue his wife and daughter from the increasingly intense catastrophe. Starting with the harrowing car wreck that opens the film, the devastation and derring-do get more and more amazing. The obstacles build, while the circumstances escalate with solid action and staggering effects. The human story at the center never gets in the way of the eye-popping destruction. Watching what cleverly-designed complication comes next adds to the fun. Grab your popcorn and hold on! This is the most spectacular disaster flick in years.… Expand

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lukechristianscMay 31, 2015

Another disaster movie really? The characters in this movie are under developed we know nothing about the characters, we just know that their there in this movie. In a disaster movie the film does not have to make the main character look buffAnother disaster movie really? The characters in this movie are under developed we know nothing about the characters, we just know that their there in this movie. In a disaster movie the film does not have to make the main character look buff or focuses on their biceps (like in this movie), it has to keep the character on edge and the audience has to have sympathy for the protagonist. We do care for him and his family, Dwayne Johnson does give a good performance all he does in this is save people. Alexandra Daddario as the daughter in this movie is annoying the actress tries way way to hard for this role. Carla Gugino was superb and Paul Giamatti was good too. The cgi was epic it made it a fun popcorn movie. Grade C+… Expand

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ledaumasMay 31, 2015

this moviw certainly had a lot of special effects. I would love to see a side by side view of the way it was filmed versus the final results. Very entertaining and extremely impaussible!

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Jman88sMay 31, 2015

Terrible joke: Now when I search "san andreas" on google, I don't get a bunch of GTA: San Andreas results!

Actual Review: Has a lot of action in the movie. There is little to no plot throughout the whole movie, but it has a lot ofTerrible joke: Now when I search "san andreas" on google, I don't get a bunch of GTA: San Andreas results!

Actual Review: Has a lot of action in the movie. There is little to no plot throughout the whole movie, but it has a lot of destruction. Probably even more than a Michael Bay movie!… Expand

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tamasaii1972May 31, 2015

I truly enjoyed this film. Has a bit of the same feel as 2012 especially in the effects department but still a good film. Loved Duane Johnson. He stood out; not because he looked great in the wet grey tee. I would recommend this film.

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DavidWardenMay 30, 2015

This movie was so bad that it was bad. Even people in the audience were laughing at it not with it and don't even get me started on that ending cause oh boyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy......

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RockchargeMay 30, 2015

It is just what i expected to be, non-belivable with much realistic effects, with some middle acting, didn't like the story, live the love plot with the family

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joaodestroyerMay 30, 2015

Surprisingly good. The acting from The Rock was extremely surprising, with very good acting. The side characters such as the wife and kids were also excellent. Movie's plot was surprisingly good. There was plenty of good comedy. CGI wasSurprisingly good. The acting from The Rock was extremely surprising, with very good acting. The side characters such as the wife and kids were also excellent. Movie's plot was surprisingly good. There was plenty of good comedy. CGI was absolutely amazing, and profoundly surprising. If I were to describe this movie using only one word I would use surprising... 8/10, and I strongly believe it deserves it.
P.S.: Alexandra Daddario is an absolute hottie, especially in this movie!… Expand

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evearcherMay 30, 2015

Yes, special effects can get really boring no matter how realistic they look. The acting is horrible....wow a big earthquake ... haven't we seen this movie 10 times before ???? Just a boring 2 hour ride, you know what is going to happenYes, special effects can get really boring no matter how realistic they look. The acting is horrible....wow a big earthquake ... haven't we seen this movie 10 times before ???? Just a boring 2 hour ride, you know what is going to happen and who cares how it ends.....there is no story here, and nobody wants to watch some washed up actress.… Expand

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Movi3R3vi3werMay 30, 2015

A premise like this with some impressive visuals and Dwayne The Rock Johnson in the lead role, you would think this movie might be oh what's the word? Fun?

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MattBrady99May 30, 2015

San Andreas is today's vision of The Day After Tomorrow, Deep Impact and 2012 but a lot more fun.

The story San Andreas is about a massive earthquake rocks California, a rescue chopper pilot will stop at nothing to find and save hisSan Andreas is today's vision of The Day After Tomorrow, Deep Impact and 2012 but a lot more fun.

The story San Andreas is about a massive earthquake rocks California, a rescue chopper pilot will stop at nothing to find and save his estranged daughter.

So I just San Andreas and I had a lot of fun watching it, it's not a amazing movie if I'm looking at it closely and yes the movie dose have it's flaws, but really what was I expecting from this movie? well I was expecting Dwayne Johnson character saying really cheesy one liners that are bad but funny. Big CGI environment, dramatic music from every disaster movie out in the 90's and everyone being dead serious. And I got some of that but not that the cheesy one liners which I'm glad it's not in the movie.

Who every says that Dwayne The Rock Johnson can't act...you are right but this guy has been acting for a while now and it's getting pretty old saying he's acting wooden, same with Arnold Schwarenegger he's been performing for almost 40 years now and everybody just accepted his acting as I think everybody knew it got old after a while saying the same thing. Both have something in common, both can't act but at least they both have that likability to them that every time they on screen I'm happy to see them, because they both really likable in real life. Dwayne Johnson in this movie pulled off a action hero very well and at least he had fun with the role and he didn't take it way way too seriously.

Now it comes to disaster movies you got to have good visual effect's and for the most part this movie did have good effect's. It really helped to set the scale of a big disaster and it give the action scenes that solid concrete impact that a movie like this needed.

Now for problems: When I said some of the CG was good, well there was some noticeable and fake looking CG at times. The opening of the movie which involves a car crashing and hanging off a deep hole in the background. Some of the effect's worked and some didn't.

The character's in the movie are so freaking retard and I don't mean Dwayne Johnson, Paul Giamatti and Carla Gugino character's, I mean the supporting character's. This isn't really a spoiler for the movie but these a scene where Dwayne Johnson daughter played by Alexandra Daddario, she's stuck in the middle of this disaster and then she finds out about a tsunami that's on it's way due to all of the earthquake's, and what does she do? goes into a unfinished building that's not even close to done and she thinks that would save her from the tsunami, nope the building couldn't hold the power of a giant freaking waving that's more power then other wave (The movie made that point out about the tsunami and earthquake's) and it starts flood the whole building and soon falls over.

I got nothing against Alexandra Daddario. I've seen her do a solid performance in TV shows and movies, but she wasn't all that great in the movie, actually she was pretty bad. She kept doing that boring looking face even when this big disaster is happening around her.

Overall San Adreas is a enjoyable action movie. As I said before it's not flawless but it's better then most disaster movies that we got today. I thinking if this movie came out in the 90's this would have been a smash hit and this could have been the next Independence Day, just think about it.… Expand

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michael1208May 30, 2015

Disaster films are expected to have the same type of story development but this replication of 2009's massive "2012" has a stronger and slightly more emotional family dynamic that helps a bit in the chemistry between the characters and theirDisaster films are expected to have the same type of story development but this replication of 2009's massive "2012" has a stronger and slightly more emotional family dynamic that helps a bit in the chemistry between the characters and their respective performances. The film in a much smaller scale of destroying part of the US with earthquakes and tsunami, finds its success that not only Emmerich is the only director who should monopolize the genre. The outstanding quality, eye-popping CGIs, stunning visual effects of disruption, good shots of cinematography of the disruption, thrilling challenges for survival and powerful scores by Andrew Lockington are on par with "2012"; even the theory discussed in the film might seems erroneous but not entirely foolish and ridiculous. While it repeats the same mistakes - lacking of awareness and precautions on natural disasters, the spirits and the energy of the people to help each others during hard times is one of the most inspiring element that keeps engaging with audiences which is not found in other disaster films.… Expand

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ProteusMay 29, 2015

I'm curious. How do you criticize a movie that delivers, or over delivers, exactly what is promised? Disaster movie folks. People are dying. People are being rescued. Stuff is blowing up. Tidal waves are rocking thru San Francisco. BuildingI'm curious. How do you criticize a movie that delivers, or over delivers, exactly what is promised? Disaster movie folks. People are dying. People are being rescued. Stuff is blowing up. Tidal waves are rocking thru San Francisco. Building are crumbling. People are screaming. The CGI is the best ever. The Rock is driving a boat thru downtown SF. Understand?

Its a blast. Its not Citizen Kane. Go see it.… Expand

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ronaldadamsMay 29, 2015

Saw "San Andreas" in 3D last night. Wow, what a film! The Rock actually gave a good performance, and Alexandria Daddario is a hottie whom I will keep track of in future movies. Paul Giammatti and the science of the movie's script were bothSaw "San Andreas" in 3D last night. Wow, what a film! The Rock actually gave a good performance, and Alexandria Daddario is a hottie whom I will keep track of in future movies. Paul Giammatti and the science of the movie's script were both credible and spot-on. The visual effects will likely be nominated for an Oscar in 2016. As for the 3D, it is totally immersive...I felt like I was there in the cities during a real earthquake at times. Compared to the Roland Emmerich film, "2012", "San Andreas" effects were different but equal to "2012". As an earthquake disaster film, "San Andreas" shoots to the top as one of the best. Being a published disaster film novelist, I was completely entertained. Sure, I will admit that some lines of dialogue were corny and logic and credibility were tested at times, yet director Brad Peyton was not trying to present a James Cameron "Titanic"-type masterpiece. His goal of generating realism, eye-popping visuals, and an overall good time at the movies was met. Was worth the wait!… Expand

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dharmaMay 29, 2015

Entertaining, but straight forward disaster flick starring the Rock. Some great effects, and as usual, the Rock is a great presence. Everything about it though is predictable and cliche. See it on the big screen for a pretty good time, butEntertaining, but straight forward disaster flick starring the Rock. Some great effects, and as usual, the Rock is a great presence. Everything about it though is predictable and cliche. See it on the big screen for a pretty good time, but don't expect more.… Expand

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foxgroveMay 29, 2015

Almost a remake of 1974's 'Earthquake' with references to both 'The Towering Inferno' and 'The Poseidon Adventure' thrown in for good measure. Although this is not as good as any of those classic 70's disaster movies this one still has plentyAlmost a remake of 1974's 'Earthquake' with references to both 'The Towering Inferno' and 'The Poseidon Adventure' thrown in for good measure. Although this is not as good as any of those classic 70's disaster movies this one still has plenty of excitement and amazingly good special effects, model work and Art-Direction. The story is perfunctory and the occasional risible line of dialogue raises a good natured smile, but the film entertains hugely and the destruction of San Francisco really is a visual spectacle.… Expand

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FilmPhonicMay 29, 2015

As you might expect from a CGI-laden big-budget disaster blockbuster, ‘San Andreas’ is visually impressive with set-pieces of wanton destruction as good as anything we’ve seen and an epic score that sets a massive action scale, but even for aAs you might expect from a CGI-laden big-budget disaster blockbuster, ‘San Andreas’ is visually impressive with set-pieces of wanton destruction as good as anything we’ve seen and an epic score that sets a massive action scale, but even for a film of this type the neglect shown to every other aspect of the film is beyond disappointing.

‘San Andreas’ follows the same narrative you’ve seen in every other disaster movie offering nothing new and featuring attempts at emotional depth that are so cringeworthy they make Michael Bay movies seem profound, but at least Bay has the good sense to spread some camp humour over his cheesy film toast.

The entire creative talent in this film seems to be focused in the visual effects department but no amount of action and spectacular visuals can gloss over the incredibly predictable narrative and sub-par performances, not to mention the surprisingly dull hour or more between massive action set pieces.

Add to this the fact that ‘San Andreas’ exists in a California where virtually everyone looks like an Abercrombie & Fitch model with only Paul Giamatti to redress the balance, plus a PG sensibility that means no graphic consequences of the devastation and that fact that you can predict what will and won’t happen to every character from the start, the result is a film that’s barely memorable for Californians and completely forgettable for the rest of the world.

The Bottom Line…
Visually stunning and epic in scale, ‘San Andreas’ is little more than a collection of action set-pieces with no entertainment value beyond, predictable and lacking any depth, mildly enjoyable and completely forgettable.… Expand

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ThegodfathersonMay 29, 2015

The Rock's new high budgeted disaster flick, San Andreas drew me. Not becuase of the special effects or The Rock himself, but beacuse it looked so damn unbelievable and stupid, it looked like a pansy sequel to Sharknado, with a bigger budget,The Rock's new high budgeted disaster flick, San Andreas drew me. Not becuase of the special effects or The Rock himself, but beacuse it looked so damn unbelievable and stupid, it looked like a pansy sequel to Sharknado, with a bigger budget, and without sharks. San Andreas turned out to be more trash, than I thought it would be. This tear jerker, has nothing exciting about it, s*it blows up every often, to remind you that you are still watching garbage. Rancid chemistry between Carla Gugino and The Rock, Micheal Bay like effects, trashy romance and even trashier acting. San Andreas is turd all the way through, I thought this qouod be stupid fun, but it is just plain stupid. In this poopheap Paul Gimmati plays a stupid scientest in a stupid enough movie, if the stupid wasnt enough, expect MORE stupid with garbage science predictions and unbelievable science facts. This crap is not tolarable, with a big enough budget, Peyton and his team could have made something riviting and amazing, even with The Rock on their hands. May was a good month, with Fury Road as the highlight. Go see Mad Max rather than this utterly stupid and garbage movie. 0/10? You guessed it!… Expand

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Poke598May 29, 2015

About as bad as action movies and disaster movies get. The general concept is based on a true situation, but the science is trash as expected. There will be no tsunami, there will be no 9+ earthquake. Check out the documentary The NextAbout as bad as action movies and disaster movies get. The general concept is based on a true situation, but the science is trash as expected. There will be no tsunami, there will be no 9+ earthquake. Check out the documentary The Next California Earthquake for an explanation of the real science behind the San Andreas Fault.… Expand

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FilmGobMay 29, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In the aftermath of a massive San Francisco earthquake, a rescue pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to save his family.

Dwayne Johnson is charming and manly as always, playing the pilot who saves his estranged wife Carla Gugino from a crumbling tower and together set out to find their daughter, delivering cheesy one liners along the way. Their daughter, played by Alexandra Daddario, is on a journey of survival as she befriends Hugo Johnstone-Burt and his younger brother. Meanwhile Paul Giamatti, along with Archie Punjabi's news team, try to understand the earthquake's movements and warn the city in order to save lives, with cliche dialogue that is now expected from these kind of films. San Andreas keeps a focus on these characters, with some time for Ioan Gruffudd and his strange sudden shift from likeable step-dad to a cowardly survivor who meets a timely death. Kylie Minogue makes a cameo... but to zero affect.

The silly but exhilarating action sequences are worth the price of admission, especially the boat race over the tsunami and destruction of the Golden Gate Bridge. Overall It's nothing we haven't seen before from modern disaster films, with a family drama played out alongside stunning but repetitive special effect sequences.… Expand

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ydnar4May 29, 2015

I'm not going to sit here and tell you that San Andreas is the best movie I ever watched but it was certainly entertaining. The film has a great cast headlined by the Rock and he just does his things which is going to be enough to dragI'm not going to sit here and tell you that San Andreas is the best movie I ever watched but it was certainly entertaining. The film has a great cast headlined by the Rock and he just does his things which is going to be enough to drag people to the theater to see this. I know that the script is not the strongest but the visuals are great, I wouldn't recommend the 3D though, I thought that it didn't need to be in that format. Alexandra Daddario was good at playing a strong female character that needs to be present in more movies today. In the end I came out of the theater thinking that San Andreas was worth the money I paid the see it and I'm sure there will be many people will have fun with this movie.… Expand

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danippMay 29, 2015

Great action sequences, great sound and the charismatic The Rock don't help San Andreas from being another catatrophe movie full of clichés. Fans of the genre will enjoy it for its adrenaline but we have such an unoriginal script that youGreat action sequences, great sound and the charismatic The Rock don't help San Andreas from being another catatrophe movie full of clichés. Fans of the genre will enjoy it for its adrenaline but we have such an unoriginal script that you should watch something else to avoid spending your money in something you've seen many times. We have a couple who reconnects, a villain with a creepy death, a hero that saves everyone without getting hurt even a little bit and some romantic scenes to make us moved with the script. In the end, of course, we have to see the flag of USA as usual. Love Dwayne Johnson and the rest of the cast is awesome but San Andreas is only worth it in case you really love action movies and couldn't care less about the story, only explosions, tsunamis and buildings falling. You search for this? Go for it. If you don't, go watch something else.… Expand

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quincytheodoreMay 29, 2015

San Andreas does have flaws, but the bumpy ride through spectacular visual with rock solid lead proves to be an entertaining one. Using the same premise from many disaster movies such as 2012 and even Volcano from years before, San AndreasSan Andreas does have flaws, but the bumpy ride through spectacular visual with rock solid lead proves to be an entertaining one. Using the same premise from many disaster movies such as 2012 and even Volcano from years before, San Andreas delivers a more superior spectacle. However, it also copies many cliché elements. Cheesy script to build up tension and assortments of convenient plot devices are scattered through the story. This is a movie designed to entertain with over-the-top visual, and with welcomed addition of Dwayne Johnson as the lead, it succeeds in doing so.

In a streak of unfortunate geological events, California is in immediate danger of massive earthquakes. Ray (Dwayne Johnson) is a pilot of rescue helicopter who must journey across the quivering land to save his family. The calamity serendipitously offers a chance of reuniting the estranged father as he proves how far he's willing to go for his wife and daughter. This theme has been done so many times, Day After Tomorrow and 2012 comes to mind. Luckily, The Rock is a demanding on-screen presence, with charisma and superhero physique, he's a good cast as the savior type.

The script offers back stories, while not all of them pan out, The Rock does his best to convey his character. Another perspective is presented by Paul Giamatti as Lawrence, a professor who investigates the incoming catastrophe. He's here to deliver partially scientific explanation to the audience. Ironically, his role is quite predictable with foreshadowing comments to get the momentum rolling.

Visually, San Andreas is breathtaking. Expect tons of falling buildings witnessed in extraordinary viewpoints and multiple set pieces to awe the audience. There's one particularly amazing continuous shot that follows characters as they weave back and forth as everything collapses around them. It will not disappoint those who come for high octane explosive scenes.

It does have several problems like predecessors of the genre. Some of the sequences are highly implausible, most notably with the characters having plot armor and impeccable timing. Dialogues are not always charming as only few moments of the human drama are thoroughly engaging. It then eventually sets up for resolution analogy or the inspirational survival gimmick. Audience should be familiar with this method of suspending disbelief.

Although the plot can be faulty, San Andreas is still a visually delightful journey. Presentably fascinating for a popcorn flick.… Expand

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