A low earth orbit space station is in the middle of a repair mission with the space shuttle when an unforeseen meteor shower obliterates them both. This sudden event sends fireballs hurtling to Earth and scientists scurrying to telescopes. An amateur astronomer is the first to spy a gigantic fireball headed towards the planet and notifies NASA. Turner (Thornton) informs the president of the asteroid and describes it as being "the size of Texas," a planet-killer. With eighteen days to impact, NASA frantically tries to find a solution but ends up turning to an outside contractor. Harry Stamper (Willis) and his team of ragamuffin roughneck oilmen are called upon to save the planet as only they can.
Directed by Michael Bay - Rated PG-13
Critic Review
I love Bruckheimer movies, and this is no exception to that. I like movies that are packed with action and suspense from the opening sequence to the very end, and this movie was no different. The effects were done so well that you could easily believe they torched New York City with those meteors. It was one of the best natural disaster films since Twister. I was very impressed with the acting of Will Patton, Bruce Willis, and the ever great, Steve Buscemi. It was funny, dramatic, action-packed, exhilarating, and sci-fi all in one! That's a Bruckheimer! "This movie is hot!"
