directed by Mimi Leder
If you’re a sensitive person who’s struggling with the current world situation, perhaps you can save this film for later. However, it’s a rather comforting story, so you can always give it a try. The film isn’t about a pandemic, yet people need to prepare for the worst here. A young boy named Leo (Elijah Wood), passionate about astronomy, notices something strange while observing the sky. His teacher informs an astronomer he knows about the discovery and soon it is certain that it’s not just a random object. It’s a huge comet that will most probably hit the Earth. Because of some reasons (you’ll see), people find out about it a year after the discovery. The USA and Russia decide to send a special spacecraft called the “Messiah” to change the comet’s path. As you might be guessing, that would be too easy. And you’re right, because after their intervention, the comet splits into two pieces, which are still heading for our planet. Doesn’t sound promising, right? You might be surprised I’m recommending you a disaster film now, but I have a good reason why. Indeed, it presents a horrible situation in which people have almost no chance of surviving. Still, for me this production is also encouraging. I mean, when it comes to a huge comet that’s about to hit us… well, yeah, I can’t so much about it, can I? But when it comes to our situation right now, I can do a lot. A lot, which is actually simpler than we think. Some people share on the Internet how difficult it is for them to stay at home and that they’re losing their minds. I’m sure it’s not easy, I’m in this as well. Still, the characters of this film could only say “goodbye” to their friends and wait. We can avoid meeting people, wash our hands, make sure we don’t go out without a reason, support our neighbours and friends by offering to do shopping for them, stay in touch with people who are lonely by calling them… I mean, guys, we can do a lot! The idea in “Deep Impact” is horrifying, but it also inspired me somehow. We’re in a bad situation, but we’re still in charge of it. So if you’re still looking for some motivation to sit on your butt, I highly recommend today’s film.
My rating: 6/10
S.
I have nothing to watch 