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Synopsis: A huge meteor smashes into the moon, causing a number of bizarre abnormalities to take place on Earth. After analyzing events, an international team of scientists realize the horrifying truth - the moon has been dislodged from its orbit and is due to impact with the Earth in 45 days.

Starring: David James Elliott, Natasha Henstridge

Supporting actors: Benjamin Sadler, Florentine Lahme, James Cromwell, Steven Culp, Owen Best, Natasha Calis, Yee Jee Tso, Colin Cunningham, Michael Kopsa, Samantha Ferris, Ron Lea, Benjamin Ayres, Gerard Plunkett, Ty Olsson, Dean Redman, Peter Albert Weir, Kendall Cross, Gideon Karmel, Andr?? Hennicke, Agam Darshi

Directed by: Michael Rohl

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Runtime: 3 hours 10 minutes

Release year: 2008

Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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ASIN: B002T378Z6 (Rental) and B002RO7F9Q (Purchase)

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Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)

Also available on DVD

Impact DVD ~ David James Elliott

3.0 out of 5 stars (34) $8.99

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: January 01, 2008
Production Company: Tandem Communications, ProSieben Television, Impact Films, Province of British Columbia Film Incentive BC, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
Filming Locations: Berlin, Germany | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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4.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Average Disaster Movie, October 20, 2009

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C. F. Hill "CFH" (Blue Ridge Summit, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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"Impact" was originally a made for TV mini-series so it is lacking the big Hollywood studio "feel". This is actually a good thing if you want the drama and character development that is possible in a movie that is 3 hours and 10 minutes long.

No plot spoilers from me; the movie centers on the events that occur immediately after what is believed to be an asteroid hits the moon (which happens very shortly after the movie starts), the effects it has on the earth, and the efforts of the governments and scientists of the world to set things right... before the world is destroyed.

I am a Sci-Fi and disaster movie junkie, so I likely rated this higher than many movie purists would since there are a lot of scientific faults, implausible events, and has almost every cliché from just about every other disaster movie. The special effects ranged from laughable to outstanding, but the cinematography was actually very good. The acting was right on par for a TV movie and the characters well played and given time to develop.

While all movies of this type require some suspension of disbelief, there were several things that bothered me more than the obvious technical and scientific flaws, and the biggest was the portrayal of the government and military leaders as obstructionist and paranoid to the point where they would risk the lives of every person on the planet. That is a cliché that needs to be let go of.

Overall, this was a watchable and even enjoyable movie if you are a disaster movie fan.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A good SciFy Desaster Movie, November 29, 2009

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Bobby G. Bristoe (Ellettsville Indiana) - See all my reviews
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I really enjoyed this movie. The science behind the science fiction, was flawed, however, saying that, the acting and the story line where where both superb.

Don't watch this movie for the science, watch it for entertainment, like you would watch Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. It has happeness, sadness, and love, all the things that make up a good movie. The movie is as long as Gone with the Wind, and will keep you interested from start to finish.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent movie, November 8, 2009

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Great movie... getting a lot of details right.

The few shortcomings don't really diminish the viewing experience.

Don't expect a Hollywood type movie - some special effects are not of that standard. However, the movie excells in story telling, characters and message.

Especially surprising - details in Germany are accurate - e.g the THW sequences - Technical Help Organization.

Movie captures "atmosphere" in Germany very well.

Watch it.

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