CAT. 8
Director: N/A
Actors: Matthew Modine, Maxim Roy, Ted Whittall
PlotA global catastrophe begins when an experimental government project, intended to protect Earth from solar flares, goes horribly wrong. The project, helmed by a brilliant yet unconventional scientist, accidentally triggers a superflare that threatens to incinerate the planet. As governments around the world scramble to respond, chaos and panic spread. The scientist, whose theories and methods had been dismissed by the mainstream, now becomes humanity's only hope for survival. With the clock ticking towards the superflare's arrival, he must navigate bureaucratic obstacles and skepticism to implement a solution that could save the world.
Meanwhile, a parallel story unfolds involving a government official and his family, who find themselves directly in the path of the impending disaster. This personalizes the global crisis, showcasing the human element amid the larger scientific endeavor. As the official grapples with his responsibilities to his country and his desperate desire to protect his loved ones, the narrative weaves together the macro-level efforts to avert the catastrophe with the micro-level personal dramas unfolding. The interplay between the scientific quest to reverse the impending doom and the human stories of resilience, sacrifice, and hope serves to underscore the stakes involved in the race against time.
Writers: N/A
Release Date: 01 Apr 2013
Runtime: 180 min
Rating: TV-14
Country: Canada
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Cat.8' blends quality acting/effects with a overlong, clichéd plot. A solid rental for disaster film fans.
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