My quick rating - 6,1/10. Another flick Plex chose for the holidays that I saw years ago in the theater but don't remember why it would be considered a Xmas movie. Something very eerie about the end of a movie and highlighting the symbol of "Survival" after the ordeal they go through, and it is a sprawling shot of the World Trade Center. I also did not hear a single mention of Christmas in this movie, the closest thing was a family driving through the tunnel mentioning taking a holiday. But I had forgotten how incredibly realistic the explosion was that sealed up the tunnel in this. Granted, shortly after, the movie dives into completely unrealistic territory (the high voltage wire scene is so painfully stupid). This aside, I actually liked this one. The acting from the trapped people that Sylvester Stallone goes into the tunnel to save is diverse and done well. It didn't break any ground as far as the disaster flix go but it certainly was a slight step ahead of the norm. The action is well-paced and keeps your attention with some good-looking set design for a fairly claustrophobic setting. Unfortunately, we didn't get enough of Viggo Mortensen in this one but that was clearly written for him. I also did like Amy Brenneman in her role as the street smart damsel in distress. Holds up pretty well but surely isn't a Xmas flick. Glad I caught back up with it since I am not even sure I have seen this one since I saw it back when at the drive-in.
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