The pace of action and buildup to the spectacular climax is first-rate. I found myself just waiting for the next disaster to make itself manifest, be it an earthquake, volcano, tsunami, or all three. The underlying message is still sound: mankind should use caution in tinkering with the forces of nature. A time-worn premise, to be sure, but no less valid today. We as a species are young and have much to learn, by being aware of the hidden forces of nature and the unintended consequences of good-intentioned tinkering.<\/p>\n
The cast is quite good. Sci-fi stalwart Dana Andrews is the featured player, of course, but the other actors do some good work. For it’s time, the special effects are well-done. Like any well-paced disaster film, as the action races to a climax, we find ourselves pulling for the “good” guys against, hey, wait a minute, there are no “bad guys”, just the unleashed forces of nature, knowing no good or evil, just following their natural course. It’s a fun twist and makes you think.<\/p>\n
Overall, it’s hard not to recommend “Crack in the World” for a fun couple of hours’ escapism and entertainment. Just suspend the disbelief a bit and go along for the ride.<\/p>\n
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