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The disaster-movie trend of the early and mid-1970s was starting to wear out its welcome when Earthquake was released in 1974. It’s another one of those enjoyably mindless all-star marathons, and the title tells you all you need to know about the plot. Charlton Heston offers his trademark brand of macho courage as the citizens of Los Angeles brace for the Big One--an earthquake that rattles the city to its crumbling foundation. It's got all the sophistication of a Love Boat episode, but the movie's momentum scores high marks (at least on the Richter scale), and the Oscar-winning sound design and special visual effects are still impressive, especially when you consider that advanced computer-graphics effects were still two decades in the future. Genevieve Bujold adds a touch of class to the all-star ensemble, and of course, what self-respecting disaster flick would be complete without a role for George Kennedy? In more ways than one, this cheesy movie rocks! (If you want to re-create the movie's original sound process known as "Sensurround," you’ll just have to crank up the bass and subwoofer on your home theater system until plaster cracks and windows shatter!) --Jeff Shannon
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Lacks some rumble,
By kingsclear (Upper Kingsclear, NB) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Earthquake (DVD)
I purchased this DVD in the hopes that my system would rock out with the Sensurround. I found that you really need a huge subwoofer or multiple subwoofers to get the full effect. With my 100 watt subwoofer cranked I do get the vibration but it is not "earth-shattering". However, it is a fun ride and brings back fond memories.
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the 70s best disaster films!,
By jce3 (Eau Claire, WI United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Earthquake (DVD)
I saw this at the theater when it first came out. We were fascinated with the Sensurround speakers sitting in the back, they were huge. During the earthquake scenes, the whole place vibrated and shook. It was by far the best and loudest soundtrack for it's day.When the first release of this movie came out it sucked. Only a stereo soundtrack and a non-anamorphic picture. This new version is far superior, having both a 5.1 soundtrack and a 3.1 Sensurround track as well. I find that the 5.1 gives the better overall sound but try the 3.1 also. This version is also anamorphic and fills my 42" LCD right to the edge with all the "special" effects of the day!
5.0 out of 5 stars
It rumbles!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Earthquake (DVD)
The old vhs video did not rumble. This DVD RUMBLES! It shook the house. Thanks for restoring the "sensurround"
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