Absolute Zero (2006)

A shift in the Earth's polarity plunges the equatorial regions of the planet into an ice age of -459 degrees Fahrenheit; a temperature so cold that energy and light doesn't exist.

Director:

Robert Lee

Writer:

Sarah Watson

Stars:

Jeff Fahey, Erika Eleniak, Bill Dow

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeff Fahey	...	Dr. David Kotzman
Erika Eleniak	...	Bryn
Bill Dow	...	Dr. Veet
Jessica Amlee	...	Sophie
Michael Ryan	...	Jeff
Fred Ewanuick	...	Phillip
Britt Irvin	...	AJ Carmichael
Matthew Walker	...	Hershel Gillespie
William MacDonald	...	Dempsy
John B. Lowe	...	Dr. Aldaron
Claire Riley	...	Geology
Scott Bellis	...	Seismology
Vanesa Tomasino	...	Secretary
Christopher Redman	...	Grad Student
Paul Jarrett	...	Scientist

Storyline

INTER SCI climatologist Dr. David Kotzman has evidence that a shift in the Earth's polarity triggered the last Ice Age...in a single day. Now, it's happening again, and there's no time to escape. As the temperature plummets, Miami is blasted with snow and ice. Evacuation routes are jammed. The only chance David, his old flame Bryn, and a few other hopeful survivors have is to hole themselves up in a special chamber at INTER SCI. A desperate race for survival is ignited as nature's fury rages and the temperature plunges toward -459.67° F...ABSOLUTE ZERO!

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Plot Keywords:

ice | snow | evacuation | arctic | freeze | 

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Taglines:

No Warning. No Time. No Escape. Miami's Never Been So Cold.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Goofs

When the stairs are filled with debris after the helicopter crash, it is stated that the only way downstairs is to go outside. This would be a violation of several fire codes.

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Quotes

David: Told you I didn't want any military at the test. You lied to me.
Dr. Veet: I think you misunderstood me, David. I agreed with you that Absolute Zero had no military consideration. I still believe that to be true.
David: Then why were they here?
Dr. Veet: Well, they're as interested in the weather as the rest of us, so why not take advantage of their very deep pockets for research and development, or would you rather I laid off some staff instead?

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Connections

Referenced in Best of the Worst: Our DVD and Blu-ray Collection (2019)

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Soundtracks

Miami Song
Written by Annette Ducharme
Published by Dream Control Music/SOCAN

User Reviews

Hilariously Bad

I rented this gem knowing it was a Day After Tomorrow clone. I expected it to be campy and bad.

The special effects were hilarious and just bad. Some times it would be an entire CG shot that looks like some freshman's work with making a 3D model at art school.

Though the best part of the movie is the constant statement that "Science is Never Wrong." If I was playing a drinking game I would have been plastered by the end of this movie. Even the little kid in the movie said science is never wrong.

The physics in this movie are laughable at best. The idea that the last ice age started 10,000 years ago and lasted 1000 years is hilarious.

It was as if the writers, producers and actors couldn't be bothered to check a history book about the ice age anywhere.

Let alone the idea of absolute zero.

All I can say is they must have made this movie for what it was, a great no-brainer campy stupid flick.

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

March 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cero absoluto

Filming Locations:

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Front Street Pictures, THINKFilm, Zero Street Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1