| Product Summary | | Publisher: Sony Pictures | | Format: DVD | | UPC: 00043396172098 | | Buy.com Sku: 203249940 | | Item#: V2FHYF | | Category Keywords: Disasters | Rating:  |
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| | | One Scientist Has Predicted Armageddon. But No One Believes Him.
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), English, French, Subtitled
Volcanology professor Peter Shepard comes to realize that recent unexplainable volcanic activity around the world is the start of an imminent global catastrophe that could lead to mankind's extinction. Racing against the impending inferno, and an international security team that does not believe him, Shepard must rely on only his instincts to stave off disaster and save the planet. Xander Berkeley and Amy Jo Johnson star.
Editor's Note
This Sci-Fi Channel original movie explores a series of volcanic eruptions as they occur progressively around the world. When a scientist warns the government of the cause, they take steps to cover it up but not to prevent it, risking a potential doomsday scenario.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English, French |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Sony Pictures |
| Release Date: 1/6/2009 |
| Running Time: 87 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2006 | | Catalog ID: 17209 | | UPC: 00043396172098 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 |
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| | Professional Reviews | Blogcritics Review 7 of 10
At some point, it needs to be considered what's worse: terrible looking CGI creatures or terrible looking CGI volcanoes. Both are disastrous, but not for the reasons intended. That said, Magma fares better than expected given the effects and re-used set pieces...The set up is basic and quick. Volcanoes erupt, people quickly form to figure out how to stop it, and then execute the plan. Through this, you'll dive into some deep (for Sci-Fi Channel) characters that elicit a small emotional pull. The scenario is no more dire than any other "human extinction is probable until we find a way to stop it" disaster movie. You'll know what to expect. - Matt Paprocki
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