DC Down (2023) Movie Review

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DC Down – Movie Review

ABC Film Challenge – Disaster Movies – D

Director: Geoff Meed

Writer: Geoff Meed (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Jack Pearson (Ape vs Mecha Ape)
  • Sean Young (Blade Runner)
  • Kayla Fields
  • Terry Woodberry (Mind Your Business)
  • Eric Roberts (Expendables)

Storyline: Following a devastating earthquake in Washington D.C., the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers battles time to save the stranded president buried beneath the debris, all while a malicious scheme seeks to exploit the chaos for their own gain.

Runtime: 1 Hour 22 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Narrative: The narrative unfolds as an earthquake strikes Washington, trapping President Powell (Young) beneath the debris. Lance Cushing (Pearson) and Katherine Greene (Fields) spearhead the rescue efforts. Yet, a sequence of aftershocks exacerbates the damage, and Katherine uncovers a much more perilous predicament.

Lance and Katherine are hurrying to avert further crises, while Speaker of the House Terry Wilder (Roberts) works on reassuring the nation. Yet, behind the scenes, a darker scheme is set into motion; someone views this situation as an opportunity to seize control within the country.

Verdict on DC Down

DC Under Siege” – An action-packed thriller unfolds post an earthquake, confining the President. Initially, it’s a race against time for rescue, but soon transforms into a power struggle aiming to seize control of America. The narrative follows a veteran soldier’s battle to thwart a coup and avert catastrophe while also defending the President from an assassination attempt.

This film combines the fundamental elements of a blockbuster disaster movie with the peril faced by a nation’s leader – in this instance, the President. It employs brief instances of destruction, all digitally created, and maintains an appearance that the President is never truly in jeopardy. The emergency response team performs their duties, interspersed with technical jargon, creating the impression of turmoil without fully immersing viewers in a disaster-stricken environment or suggesting any external events have taken place. While it’s enjoyable and worth watching on one evening, it doesn’t quite manage to convey the sense of urgency or authenticity it aspires to.

Where to Watch

DC Down is available on Tubi.

Final Thoughts – DC Down is a basic late-night action movie.

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2025-07-04 14:37