Poseidon (2006, dir. Wolfgang Petersen)

Survivors of a capsized cruise liner attempt to escape. Somewhat perfunctory and loose third adaptation of the Paul Gallico novel, with the feel of a much bigger film cropped back to 90 minutes as its own rescue attempt. Doesn’t add anything to the 1972 version bar some updated effects and a couple of impressive stunt moments.

Here’s the trailer.

The Day After Tomorrow (2004, dir. Roland Emmerich)

A scientist warns against a new ice age: when it hits, he embarks on a quest to rescue his son. Earnest though daft ecological disaster flick: its environmental messaging gets somewhat lost in soap operatics, awkward storytelling, and contrived menace.

Here’s the trailer.

Cold Pursuit (2019, dir. Hans Petter Moland)

A snowplough driver seeks revenge on the drug dealers who killed his son. Black comedy English-language remake of the director’s 2014 In Order of Disappearance/Kraftidioten. Lacks the transgressive edge of the original; a good cast doesn’t have much to do.