When the Sky Falls (2015) Movie Review

First Reaction – When the Sky Falls is an easy to watch late-night disaster movie.

Director: John L’Ecuyer

Writer: Renee St Cyr (Screenplay)

Cast

Mike Dopud (The Predator)
Alaina Huffman (The Perfection)
Krista Bridges (Heroes Reborn)
Danny Mags (X-Men)
Eva Link (House at the End of the Street)

As a cinephile, here’s my spin on describing a movie plot: In the heart of a tumultuous family saga, we find ourselves amidst a terrifying lightning storm. Caught in this perilous situation, our estranged kin are thrust back together, united by a common goal – survival.

Runtime: 1 Hour 24 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: The narrative kicks off as the strained duo Jamie (Dopud) and Charlotte (Huffman) decide to uphold a cherished family custom. Meanwhile, their kids Liam (Mags) and Kylie (Whitzman) are moving beyond this tradition, with Jamie introducing his latest companion Megan (Bridges) on the journey.

The story begins as the troubled pair Jamie (Dopud) and Charlotte (Huffman) choose to keep a long-standing family practice. However, their kids Liam (Mags) and Kylie (Whitzman) are no longer following this custom, while Jamie brings his new girlfriend Megan (Bridges) along for the trip.

As a lethal lightning storm surges through the nation, the family finds themselves apart. To ensure their survival amidst the storm and minimize its destructive impact on the rest of the country, they need to reconnect.

Verdict on When the Sky Falls

Recap

The film portrays a divided family aiming to uphold a tradition, but a lethal storm poses challenges to their arrangements, forcing them to bury their disagreements and collaborate in an attempt to halt its expansion.

Best Parts

In contrast to typical blockbuster disaster films, this movie offers a subtler sequence of events, emphasizing the family’s struggles and issues instead. This approach works effectively since it simplifies the reunification process without making it overly complex. Moreover, the concept of lightning triggering the problems it does adds an intriguing twist to the storyline.

Worst Parts

The initial scenes might lose their impact as they delve into events that happened before, diluting the surprise factor. Simultaneously, the narrative gets entangled in conventional family drama issues that fail to significantly contribute to the overall plot. However, there are instances where a more tranquil storyline is welcome. A slight enhancement of engaging moments spread throughout the film could have made it even more compelling.

Final Thoughts –When the Sky Falls is a typical late-night disaster movie.

2025-08-17 14:38

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