This and "Airport" two years earlier helped make the disaster movie a staple of 1970's filmmaking. It's also the movie that got Irwin Allen's career going in a big way, before it sputtered out a few years later. In it, on New Year's Eve, a ship captained by Leslie Nielson is turned upside down by a rogue tidal wave which kills most of the extras. Nearly everyone The star-studded cast of survivors must climb up the ship before it sinks entirely and must undergo some terrifying risks to survive. I'm not saying this is any kind of masterpiece. Most of the story isn't hugely believable, but it's plausible and entertaining, thanks to the solid special effects, talented actors, and the enthusiasm that went into the project. If you're in the mood for a disaster movie, this is one of the better ones.
Review of The Poseidon Adventure
