Collision Earth (2011)

When the sun converts to a magnetar for a short time, the planet Mercury is thrown out of orbit (along with a spaceship exploring it) and set on a collision course for Earth. Can a ... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Ziller

Writer:

Ryan Landels

Stars:

Kirk Acevedo, Diane Farr, Chad Krowchuk

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kirk Acevedo	...	Dr. James Preston
Diane Farr	...	Victoria Preston
Chad Krowchuk	...	Christopher Weaver
Jessica Parker Kennedy	...	Brooke Adamson
Adam Greydon Reid	...	Matthew Keyes
Andrew Airlie	...	Edward Rex
David Lewis	...	Marshall Donnington
Catherine Lough Haggquist	...	Jennifer Kelly
Kevan Ohtsji	...	Lee Tahon
Holly Elissa	...	Michelle (as Holly E. Dignard)
Ken Roberts	...	Dan Farmington
Juan Riedinger	...	Carjacker
Chris Shields	...	Liaison Officer
Marc Baur	...	Guard
Dean Redman	...	Soldier #1

Storyline

When the sun converts to a magnetar for a short time, the planet Mercury is thrown out of orbit (along with a spaceship exploring it) and set on a collision course for Earth. Can a disgraced scientist manage to use his failed weapon system, Project 7, to save our planet?

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Plot Keywords:

earth | software update | energy shield | dam | saving the world | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for action and peril, mild language and thematic elements

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 March 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alerte collision

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinetel Films,Colliding Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

Solar flares travel at close to the speed of light, (a fraction slower), but would still take 3 minutes to reach Mercury from the Sun. They declared "20 seconds until landing" then the flare started then hit them.

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Connections

Referenced in End of the World (2013)

User Reviews

Could be so much better

Normally I'm super critical of this type of film. In this case, however, there are some redeeming qualities that drew me in (partially anyway). Sure, the script needs tidying up and the scientific errors are a little distracting. But the acting is basically sound and believable with some good character development (Matthew in particular). Special effects are largely very nice.

I would say, as it stands, it could hold its own with most episodes in the Stargate franchise. With not too much work, there is the makings of a decent film here.

The question is, who approved it in its present state and why? It could have been so much better with so little work.