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Jet Stream (2013) Movie Review

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Jet Stream – Movie Review

ABC Film Challenge – Disaster Movies – J

Director: Jeffery Scott Lando

Writer: Jeffery Scott Lando (Screenplay)

Cast

  • David Chokachi (Emerald Run)
  • Ruth Kearney (Primeval)
  • Steven Hartley (All Creatures Great and Small)
  • Don Michael Paul (The Island)
  • Preston James Hillier (The Walking Dead)

Storyline: A television meteorologist aims to validate his hypothesis that a sequence of mysterious disasters are caused by potent winds residing in the higher atmospheric layers reaching the Earth’s surface.

Runtime: 1 Hour 28 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Narrative: The saga unfolds as a government experiment goes awry, leading to the emergence of Jet Stream. Weather broadcaster Steve ‘Sunny’ Simpson (Chokachi) has been monitoring this meteorological anomaly. His investigations uncover something alarming and pique the curiosity of the principal scientist, Daniel (Hillier).

Steve and Daniel need to set aside their disagreements to tackle the issue at hand, but unfortunately, the fallout from the military’s new weapon has triggered a chain reaction in our climate.

Verdict on Jet Stream

Jet Stream: A Sci-Fi Adventure”

This narrative delves into a thrilling sci-fi tale about an unusual government experiment that disrupts the planet’s weather system. The protagonist is none other than a TV meteorologist, who is unexpectedly called upon to tackle this predicament due to his unique design. As they race against time, our heroes strive to prevent catastrophe and save the world.

This type of government-generated catastrophes often reflects their tendency to transform beneficial situations into deadly tools, while keeping the secretive aspects intact. However, these films tend to focus solely on the concept, neglecting to depict the actual destruction caused. This omission can diminish the film’s overall impact, making it feel like a familiar, overused narrative that lacks depth and substance.

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Final Thoughts –Jet Stream is a typical low-budget disaster movie.

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2025-07-10 14:37

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