Nerds That Geek Movie Review - 'Meltdown: Days of Destruction'

Written by Scott Edwards

With all of the new technology that is coming out on a daily basis, we truly do believe that we can stop anything bad from happening to our planet. Although there are so many different types of disasters, our scientists have found a better way at predicting them, but not everything can be avoided. With the lack of government funding going to NASA these days, the private funds that are going into our space program may seem to be minuscule, but they seem to be getting much more bang for the buck. But without a government run space program, there are many more people trying to get into this industry to prove that we, as a race are indestructible.

Nathan is calmly working at his desk, watching as his next project is heading towards an oncoming asteroid. Although he does not believe in what he is being told to do, his boss wants to make sure that everything goes off without a hitch since the public loves seeing destruction in space and the company needs the fanfare. As the rocket gets closer to the planet killer, Nathan wants to make slight changes to its course, but his boss will not allow him to do so. Hitting the asteroid head on, the office erupts in applause, but the space rock is still hurling towards the earth and even though it will not hit the planet, it will cause some major problems.

Working on a stakeout, Tom and his partner are waiting to see what is happening at the warehouse they have been assigned to. During the down time however, Tom is researching the young man that has been dating his daughter. Finding out that C.J. has a criminal record, Tom is none too happy with the situation and will do anything to keep his daughter safe. Tom’s ex, Bonnie, is not too worried about the whole thing, since she has been able to keep a closer eye on the matter. With both parents never being married, young Kimberly is having issues as well, and even with trying to act out with her distrust for both of them by dating the ex-con, she has no idea what the future will hold with C.J., but he aims to surprise her.

As the asteroid passes by earth, it pulls the planet slightly out of its rotation, bringing it closer to the sun. With the temperature rising at an alarming rate, Nathan knows that he and his team are responsible for what is happening to the planet and wants to tell someone as reports of fires breaking out all over the world start coming in. Carly, Nathan’s sister and reporter for a local television station, wants to break the story, but since there is nothing that can be done to correct what has happened, she listens to her brother's plan to flee to safety. As the planet gets hotter by the hour, the streets become more dangerous with violence and looting. Although nothing seems to happen in the daytime with the unbearable temperatures, the nights are filled with people not only looking to survive, but people looking to take advantage of the situation. Tom takes on the task of getting his family, along with his friends to safety before they succumb to the heat and new threats on the streets, but knowing that the weather is not the only obstacle in front of him, he has to keep his eyes open for anyone looking to take advantage of him. 

This is a fine telling of what might happen when we are faced with the possibility of destruction. Watching as the masses go crazy and take anything and everything they want, and not necessarily for survival, it makes me wonder what would happen in real life if we dealt with a disaster like this, and I hope that it would not be as bad as it was in this film if we ever get the news that the end is near. I wanted to believe in humanity in this story, but there were plenty of people in the movie that panicked for the slightest of reasons and some of these people became very violent to make themselves feel safe again. Not a bad story and I did enjoy Nathan’s journey in the movie, as he wants to make it right when it comes to the problem that he has created, not only for himself, but for the entire planet. Happy Viewing.

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