The telefilm centers on a present-day nuclear plant disaster and its aftermath.The telefilm centers on a present-day nuclear plant disaster and its aftermath.The telefilm centers on a present-day nuclear plant disaster and its aftermath.
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Diego Diablo Del Mar
- Marwan
- (as Diego Del Mar)
- …
Ron Selmour
- Ziad
- (as Ronald Selmour)
- …
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- TriviaThe Nuclear Plant featured in this Film is an actual plant, the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station or 'SONGS', was the filming and production site, as the plant was already underway of being permanently shutdown by the NRC.
- GoofsIn the 8th minute, in response to an alarm, guard says "Maybe a drill?" A drill would be announced as well as given an advance heads-up.
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Compelling and Relevant
I was told by a friend and fellow 24 fan, that there was a fantastic movie made on the same subject as this years series storyline. I rented the movie and was completely blown away. I have to say, some of the comments above are harsh. As a television movie, this is hands above 95% of what's made. No one has mentioned that Chechik seemed inspired by Paul Greengrass' work on Bloody Sunday, rather than 24. Interestingly enough, I would say the writers of 24 actually saw this movie and went so far as to use its premise and if you can believe it, even cast the same actor as the lead terrorist, Arnold Vosloo. That said, the movie is pretty relentless. Chechik places you inside moments without editorializing. Although I might question some of the motivation of the terrorists, once I got the big twist, I found myself being less interested in the why and more interested in the how. Which I suppose is the reason FX made the movie. More importantly, the ending leaves you breathless in its callousness and in the position the US government takes regarding their actions. Actions characterized as being for the "good of the country." It's amazing to me how bad for the country that posit is. Really well done.
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- bertieclem
- Mar 8, 2005
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