Rating of
1/4
"Tidal Wave" by Yojimbo
Yojimbo - wrote on 08/25/15
A giant tidal wave predicted by a seismologist heads for a peaceful Korean seaside resort with deadly consequences for its inhabitants. Also known simply as "Tidal Wave", this strictly by-the-numbers disaster movie is one of the highest ever grossing films in Korea; quite why, I'm not so sure. It sticks very much to the formula of an hour of stereotypes going about their soap-opera lives (although in this case, a broad streak of very juvenile humour plays a large part in the proceedings) before disaster strikes and hysteria reigns. The performances are ripe to say the least, the dialogue corny and humour ill-fitting, all set to a very clumsy and intrusive soundtrack with a finale that prefers cloying sentimentality to any real drama. Even the special effects are workmanlike at best, making Tidal Wave something of a chore to sit through. A damp squib all round.
