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Asteroid (1997)

Starring: Michael Biehn, Annabella Sciorra Director: Bradford May Rating: Unrated Format: DVD
3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Michael Biehn, Annabella Sciorra, Zachary Charles, Don Franklin, Carlos Gómez (II)
  • Directors: Bradford May
  • Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: Unrated
  • Studio: Lions Gate
  • DVD Release Date: February 18, 2003
  • Run Time: 120 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000844IJ
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,522 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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When astronomer Dr. Lily McKee (Annabella Sciorra) discovers a massive asteroid hurtling towards the earth, she quickly sends her young son to the safety of his grandfather in Dallas, and contacts the director of the Federal Emergency Management, Jack Wallach (Michael Biehn). The huge fireball hits Kansas with devastating consequences, transforming the city into a hellish maelstrom of rubble and fire. But as Jack and the local firefighters race to rescue victims, Lily sights a second, even larger asteroid - heading straight for Texas.

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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars teased, March 12, 2003
Yes, it's no Deep Impact or Armeggedon. The only similiarity is the asteroid. And if were not for two little things, this would've been a four star movie. First, there is a water-crashing-over-land scene that is reminiscent of the old days (the 60's) when we saw frothy bathwater being tossed over miniature model towns. It's an eyesore in the movie and that's when you start to notice the acting aint all that great either. There are alot of really good effects mixed in though, which is puzzling. There is no spaceship that attempts to make a landing on the asteroid, and their defensive ideas all revolve around lasers instead of nukes. There is a movie here, but they mixed in some pretty bad effects with the good ones and spent too much TIME focusing on the drama of the doctor's lost child and the grandpa. You know what happens, she spends at least a half hour of the movie looking through a wasteland, and then there's another 30 minutes spent on totally irrelevant action sequences while rescuing a boy from his own stupidity (he wanders into an asteroid crater - that is on fire).
Reviewers seem to like this movie, and it wasn't all that bad. Deep Impact is one of my favorite movies, so I had to check this out. I can only watch Armeggedon if I'm alone and allowed to fast-forward through all the drama scenes. And Asteroid will never be watched twice - i.e. rent.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Asteroid, March 19, 2008
I liked this movie. It was thought provoking and insightful with the action taking place in a location not usually seen before. Dallas, Texas was a good choice as it is highly populated, but not typical like New York, or Los Angeles. Being a Colorado girl, I liked that the NOAA facility in Boulder was used. The FEMA aspect was something new not usually included in these types of movies, and gave a more human element to the story instead of focusing on the impending disaster.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Where's the Movie, November 11, 2005
I originally watched this movie on television. It had a lot of good action scenes but some, as another reviewer had indicated, were like watching a class B movie from the 60s. They could of done a much better job especially with the water scenes in Kansas City. However, the big part that I hate was the removal of parts on the DVD versus the television production of the same movie. Usually you get extras on a DVD but this one removed portions. I would assume that was done to restrict it to 2 hours but some of the scenes removed actually made the movie better. In addition, even though I can't really prove it, it looks like the editors of this DVD sped up the movie. If they just left the movie exactly the way it was when it played on NBC (I believe) or added additional scenes cut from the original movie, it would of made this one DVD purchase much more worth the money. I would recommend renting it versus buying it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Asteroid
Michael Biehn is a fantastic actor and his role in this movie was excellent. This is a excellent movie to me. I would like to buy it on DVD.
Published 2 months ago by Myra Elaine Jones

4.0 out of 5 stars Michael Biehn Fan
I am a huge Michael Biehn fan. I saw this movie on tv when it was a miniseries. Even without the commercials, this movie would have been more than 120 minutes, trust me, I... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Patricia L. Toler

5.0 out of 5 stars The Price for This Movie!! ??
Although I absolutely loved this movie, I have only one question:
Why is this movie $99 and not even "new??"

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Published 12 months ago by Pamela J. Coupe

2.0 out of 5 stars Better the first two times when it was called "Deep Impact" and "Armaggedon"
You've heard the story before. An asteroid is on a direct path with earth. Cue ball meets eight ball. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jason

4.0 out of 5 stars A quick review of Asteroid
I enjoyed this movie. I enjoy most movies with Annabella Sciorra. She plays an important scientist in this story about a threating Asteroid. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Terry A. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Asteeroid
I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR ASTEROID FOR SOME TIME NOW, AND COULD NOT BUY IT
FROM AROUND WHERE I LIVE AT. Read more
Published on March 23, 2007 by Maxey M. Kempt

3.0 out of 5 stars Could Have Been Better
The theme of the movie is an overused concept. They could have done a better acting job, but it is entertaining. It is a good movie for collectors of disaster movies.
Published on January 9, 2007 by Leah R. Glaze

5.0 out of 5 stars Astroid
It has Michael Biehn in it so it is great - did see it on TV (and taped it) and wanted it without commercials also.
Published on March 18, 2006 by Amy G. Hallmark

1.0 out of 5 stars Some Of The Worst Acting I've Seen In My Entire Life!
When the lead character acts like she's sleepwalking through the entire film, that's distracting! When just about anyone from my high school's drama class could do a much better... Read more
Published on December 27, 2005 by Happy Camper

1.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy, not to be confused with facts
This telplay is supposedly based on the possibility of an asteroid hitting the earth. That possibility is real, and many people take the issue seriously. Read more
Published on December 9, 2005 by David Morrison

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