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Greenland Movie 2020

Home > Movies > Greenland Review – An Emotional & Impactful Disaster Film

Greenland Review – An Emotional & Impactful Disaster Film

This is the post-COVID blockbuster you've been waiting for.

Jarrod SaundersbyJarrod Saunders
October 20, 2020
in Movies
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Let’s be honest, 2020 has been its own world-ending disaster movie. From quarantines to pandemics to climate change and even killer bees, it sure feels like we’re currently dead-centre in the middle of one of Roland Emmerich’s apocalyptic nightmares.

As if we are not facing enough tension in our own little worlds during these uncertain times, Ric Roman Waugh’s Greenland (which was probably meant to be a distraction from COVID-19), starring everyman action hero Gerard Butler, comes along to add unnerving entertainment to what could be a very scary reality:

A very large and dangerous planet-killing comet hitting Earth.

Greenland Film

Back in the ’90s, survival disaster flicks ruled the box office with explosive visuals and charismatic action stars. While borrowing from pandemonium favourites like Armageddon, Independence Day, Deep Impact and The Day After Tomorrow, Greenland carves its own path by focusing on the smaller story in front of the sensational world-ending catastrophic backdrop.

This isn’t merely about surviving the end times or another earth-shattering extinction-level event, it’s also about the struggles and trials of a bad marriage. See, when you step back and you look at it, Greenland is actually a great metaphor for an ugly divorce and Ric Roman Waugh does well to draw strong parallels between the two.

Greenland Gerald Butler

Teary-eyed John Garrity is an architect who returns home for his diabetic 7-year-old son’s birthday. However, his strained relationship with his estranged wife Allison (Morena Baccarin) makes the event awkward and uneasy.

While out to grab a few last-minute items for the party, John receives a message from the U.S. government to be on alert. It’s doomsday and a deadly comet is threatening to destroy all of humanity.

As with the mayhem films that came before it, Greenland doesn’t steer too far away from all of the tropes. Yes, there’s in-your-face American patriotism. Yes, there are huge setpieces that seem highly improbable. And yes, our leads survive every corner by the skin of their teeth. But this isn’t Greenland Has Fallen either.

The film also has a lot of heart and is tremendous fun on the big screen. The action sequences come in waves, with every suspenseful spectacle bigger and scarier than the preceding. Those hoping to get their money’s worth in world destruction won’t be disappointed.

However, it’s the authentic relationship of the couple in the midst of the dire circumstances that’s the real winner here. Their journey through the impeding doom showcases the best and worst in humanity.

What makes the film even more entertaining is the fact that the situation really isn’t that far-fetched either. In the current climate, anything is possible. Greenland just might turn out to be prophetic.

The Review

Greenland

4 Score

Who would have thought that a mid-budget blockbuster called Greenland would become one of the most appealing box office films of the year? You'll be pleasantly surprised.

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Comments 17

  1. Nikita says:
    4 months ago

    Let’s be honest, 2020 has been its own world-ending disaster movie.

    Reply
  2. Nicola van der merwe says:
    4 months ago

    This isn’t merely about surviving the end times or another earth-shattering extinction-level event, it’s also about the struggles and trials of a bad marriage.

    Reply
  3. Nicola van der merwe says:
    4 months ago

    This isn’t merely about surviving the end times or another earth-shattering extinction-level event, it’s also about the struggles and trials of a bad marriage. Cape Town

    Reply
  4. Sagaren says:
    4 months ago

    Truth be told,2020 has been it’s own world ending disaster movie.

    Reply
  5. Sagaren Maistry says:
    4 months ago

    Truth be told,2020 has been it’s own world ending disaster movie.

    Reply
  6. Tshepang Monare says:
    4 months ago

    From quaranties to pandemic to climate change and even killer bees this year has been so hectic it must end

    Reply
  7. Niren Ganesh says:
    4 months ago

    ‘Teary-eyed John Garrity is an architect who returns home for his diabetic 7-year-old son’s birthday.’

    Reply
  8. Niren G says:
    4 months ago

    ‘Teary-eyed John Garrity is an architect who returns home for his diabetic 7-year-old son’s birthday.’

    Reply
  9. Tshepang Monare says:
    4 months ago

    From quarantine s to pandemic to climate change and even killer bees this year has been so hectic it must end

    Reply
  10. Luciano says:
    4 months ago

    The film also has a lot of heart and is tremendous fun on the big screen.

    Reply
  11. Nazeem says:
    4 months ago

    What makes the film even more entertaining is the fact that the situation really isn’t that far-fetched either.

    Reply
  12. Michelle says:
    4 months ago

    Their journey through the impeding doom showcases the best and worst in humanity.

    Reply
  13. Daniella De agrela says:
    4 months ago

    “In the current climate, anything is possible. Greenland just might turn out to be prophetic.”

    Reply
  14. Michelle says:
    4 months ago

    As with the mayhem films that came before it, Greenland doesn’t steer too far away from all of the tropes

    Reply
  15. Clive Geldenhuys says:
    4 months ago

    “This isn’t merely about surviving the end times or another earth-shattering extinction-level event, it’s also about the struggles and trials of a bad marriage.”

    Reply
  16. Joles says:
    4 months ago

    Two…one…wait…where’s the explosion? Booooooom

    Reply
  17. MARKGAVIN says:
    4 months ago

    Truth be told,2020 has been it’s own world ending disaster movie.

    Reply
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