Thriller,Science Fiction,Action,Drama
United States of America
Volcano is a disaster film released in 1997, directed by Mick Jackson. The movie features Tommy Lee Jones as Mike Roark, the head of Los Angeles Emergency Management Service, and Anne Heche as Amy Barnes, the geologist at the Natural History Museum. The story revolves around the sudden emergence of a volcano in Los Angeles triggered by a massive earthquake.
The film begins with a young girl who is separated from her mother in the subway station while traveling to school. As the earthquake occurs, an explosion rocks the station, filling it with smoke and causing a train to crash. Mike Roark and his team rush to the scene to realized that the underground explosion is caused by a rare phenomena- the rise of magma from deep beneath the Earth's surface.
As the lava flows through the city, it sets buildings on fire, causes massive destruction to streets and landmarks, and threatens to engulf the entire city. Roark and Barnes work together to help evacuate the city while also trying to come up with a plan to stop the volcano from consuming Los Angeles.
Despite encountering numerous obstacles including a lack of resources, logistical issues, and the sheer magnitude of the disaster, Roark and Barnes eventually devise a plan to divert the lava flow, saving the city.
The film ends with the young girl from the beginning of the movie, reuniting with her mother and Roark walking away, exhausted but satisfied with the heroic actions of his team. Volcano features outstanding visual effects, excellent performances by the cast, and a gripping storyline that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.
