Into the Storm

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UK Release Date: August 22nd 2014

Storm trackers, thrill-seekers, and everyday townspeople document an unprecedented onslaught of tornadoes touching down in the town of Silverton.

Director: Steven Quale (Final Destination 5)

Starring: Sarah Wayne Callies, Richard Armitage

Having stars from The Walking Dead (Sarah Wayne Callies) and The Hobbit (Richard Armitage) will attract some attention to this new disaster film. Into the Storm is a glorified Twister, its CGI stripping everything else that matters. That includes colourful characters and a viable storyline. Hand-held cameras are being used too often, and not for the right reasons. The story is shaped around its cinematography, rather than focusing on a story of any interest.

Armitage, known to many as Thorin Oakenshield, plays hero for the second time, except his character is a jerk and fails to win over any fans. Callies is a meteorologist and total workaholic, one that gives up being with her daughter to chase the storm. Both individuals are as bland as each other.

All director Steven Quale cares about is how crisp the picture is. Yes, what we see is very impressive, the storm is like no other. It tears its way through the small town of Silverton, destroying everything in its path. Into the Storm is worth seeing for the spectacle alone.