Greenland [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD]

Director: Ric Roman Waugh Ric Roman Waugh

Overview

Upon hearing the news that a huge comet will hit Earth within 48 hours and start the dreaded apocalypse, John Garrity (Gerard Butler), his estranged wife Allison (Morena Baccarin), and their son Nathan (Roger Dale Floyd) decide to make their way to Greenland, where a group of bunkers is located. The journey, however, proves to be more perilous than they anticipated. Amidst the growing panic and lawlessness around them, the family tries their hardest to catch one last flight to the last possible safe haven on the planet. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/09/2021
UPC:	0191329143384
Original Release:	2020
Source:	Universal Studios
Language:	English
Time:	2:00:00
Sales rank:	40,473

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Gerard Butler	John Garrity
Morena Baccarin	Allison Garrity
Roger Dale Floyd	Nathan Garrity
Scott Glenn	Dale
Rick Pasqualone	National News Anchor
Nicola Lambo	Morning Show Host
Alan Pietruszewski	Morning Show Host
Scott Poythress	Kenny
Claire Bronson	Debra Jones
Madison Johnson	Ellie Jones
Gary Weeks	Ed Pruitt
Tracey Bonner	Peggy Pruitt
Merrin Dungey	Major Breen
Mike Senior	Staff Sergeant Ruiz
Hayes Mercure	Young Airman
Esosa Idahosa	Military Escort
Brandon Miller	Security Forces Sergeant
Keegan Boos	Military Escort
Anissa Matlock	Robins AFB Airman
Andrew Huntoon	Robins AFB Airman
Jarrett Spencer	Security Forces Airman
Kurt Yue	C-17 Loadmaster
Kermit Rolison	Man with Gun
Brandon Quinn	Passenger on C-17
Okea Eme-Akwari	James - Nice Looter
Gabriela DeNardo	Looter(as Gabriela Denardo)
Hope Davis	Judy Vento
David Denman	Ralph Vento
Andrew Bachelor	Colin
Joshua Mikel	Lucas
Tommy Rosales	Hispanic Driver
Rose Bianco	Matriarch
Aaron Gillespie	McGhee Tyson Soldier
Cate Jones	McGhee Tyson Soldier
Tanya Ballinger	F.E.M.A. Worker
Kendrick Cross	F.E.M.A. Supervisor
Suehyla El-Attar	Rebecca
Leeann Tweeden	Regional News Anchor
Al Mitchell	Ben
Marc Gowan	Paul
Holt McCallany	Twin Otter Pilot
Adam Cronan	Twin Otter Co-Pilot
Jaime Andrews	Mother on Plane
Otis Winston	Snow Soldier
Danielle Williams	Bunker Airman
Randal Gonzalez	Bobby

Technical Credits

Chris Sparling

Chris Sparling	Screenwriter
Ric Roman Waugh	Director
Nik Bower	Executive Producer
Brendon Boyea	Executive Producer
François Callens	Executive Producer
Adam Fogelson	Executive Producer
Jonathan Fuhrman	Executive Producer
Carsten H.W. Lorenz	Executive Producer
Deepak Nayar	Executive Producer
Danielle Robinson	Executive Producer
Robert Simonds	Executive Producer
John Zois	Executive Producer
Alastair Burlingham	Executive Producer
Harold Van Lier	Executive Producer
Gerard Butler	Producer
Basil Iwanyk	Producer
Sébastien Raybaud	Producer
Jennifer Badger	Stunts
Tara Feldstein	Casting
Clint Allday	Sound Mixer
John Friedberg	Executive Producer

Editorial Reviews

Ric Roman Waugh's latest is a surprising disaster flick that builds the tension and stays entertaining throughout. On its surface, Greenland bears a resemblance to the tried-and-true cookie cutter version of disaster films; all the familiar tropes are prevalent here. Fortunately for moviegoers, Waugh's minimalistic approach to the genre allows for an entertaining ride. Are there some eye-roll inducing scenes? Yes, of course. But for the most part, Greenland sticks to a brisk pace that will keep the audience engaged and on the edge of their seat during its 2-hour run time. Shortly after an extinction-inducing comet is discovered, John Garrity (Gerard Butler) receives an automated message from the Presidential Office, relaying that he and his family have been selected to take shelter in an underground bunker. Almost immediately, the survivor's guilt kicks in, but John, his wife Allison (Morena Baccarin), and son Nathan (Roger Dale Floyd), pack their bags and head to the local Air Force base. The journey to the confidential bunker is a long one, and the Garrity family must race against the impending doomsday clock. Greenland is at its best when things are tense, and the pace moves quickly. Waugh made the brilliant decision to allow these actors and the story to develop on their own, without making anything seem too ridiculous. The plot touches on many of these usual things we could come to expect, like a family's desperate attempt to stay together, or the almost tangible helplessness that comes with not being "chosen" to survive. These scenes develop organically, and the suspense feels natural rather than forced. Even while being truly entertaining, Greenland is not without its shortcomings. Waugh choses to shoot much of Greenland with extreme close-up shots and a jerky camera. Although the intent is undoubtedly to show these scenes in a chaotic and helpless manner, the poor cinematography can be somewhat distracting. Some of the heart-to-heart scenes between Butler and Baccarin come off extremely flat, and the plot doesn't do much to really attach the viewer to these characters. In one sense, this can make the movie a bit more exciting, as these hollow characters can act more as a conduit to place the spectator in the situation. Surprisingly, the underwhelming acting and poor dialog are not enough to derail the film; the romantic notion of an extinction event is enough to drive most of the entertainment. Greenland checks all the appropriate boxes for a blockbuster disaster movie. This may be a turn off to some, but Waugh's approach to the genre is definitely an intriguing one. While he does nothing revolutionary, the former stuntman-turned-director allows the terrifying prospect of a planet-killer comet to drive the tension. We see the best and worst in people. We see a father and mother's absolute desperation and will to protect their son. But most importantly, Greenland's grounded approach allows viewers to think, just for a second, about how they would react in the same situation.