Really good

Rating: 7/10 (17 April 2020)

The special effects were phenomenal. There were some parts that make you think, "It wouldn't likely happen to that extent, but it's still really cool." Would Jon Cusack's character have survived everything he did? Probably not. However, they put enough emotional intensity that you're able to look past it. I would say their biggest "realism" faux pas is outrunning the pyroclastic cloud. Those are very hot and very fast. Far faster than a human could run and faster than a plane that size could fly. The heat would probably have damaged or destroyed the plane even if it got off the ground. Jon's character might have survived the water submersion if he quickly found an air pocket. The kid cheered under the water, but still remained under for that long? I had to try to look past that. I'm sure there are other unrealistic parts, but those can be ignored for the sentiment of the story and the quality of the effects graphics.