DC Down – Movie Review
ABC Film Challenge – Disaster Movies – D
Director: Geoff Meed
Writer: Geoff Meed (Screenplay)
Cast
- Jack Pearson (Ape vs Mecha Ape)
- Sean Young (Blade Runner)
- Kayla Fields
- Terry Woodberry (Mind Your Business)
- Eric Roberts (Expendables)
Plot: After an earthquake rocks Washington, D.C., the Army Corps races against the clock to rescue the president, who is trapped under the rubble, while a sinister plot aims to capitalise on the disaster.
Runtime: 1 Hour 22 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: DC Down starts when an earthquake hits Washington, and President Powell (Young) is trapped in the rubble. Lance Cushing (Pearson) and Katherine Greene (Fields) lead the rescue attempts. However, a series of aftershocks causes more destruction, and Katherine discovers a far more dangerous situation.
Lance and Katherine race to prevent more disasters. Meanwhile, Speaker of the House Terry Wilder (Roberts) prepares to calm the country. However, a more sinister plan is unleashed, as somebody sees it as a chance to gain power in the country.
Verdict on DC Down
DC Down is an action thriller following the aftermath of an earthquake that traps the President. It begins as a rescue mission before turning into an attempted coup to take control of America. We follow the former soldier leading the fight to prevent disaster and an assassination attempt.
This movie brings the basics of a big disaster movie and adds the peril the leader of a state is in danger, in this case, the President. It uses minor destruction moments that are all CGI and the President never looks like she is in danger. The rescue team does what they need to with a lot of science talk and the illusion of a greater panic is created. However, it never feels like we are in a disaster zone or that anything outside has happened. Sure, you can watch this one night and have a good time, but it isn’t as convincing as it believes it should be.
Where to Watch
DC Down is available on Tubi.
Final Thoughts – DC Down is a basic late-night action movie.
