One of the greatest disaster films ever made, The Poseidon Adventure is an intense thriller that never lets up. In the middle of its transatlantic voyage the S.S. Poseidon capsizes on New Year's, leaving a small group of passengers to struggle for survival by climb through the bowels of the ship in an attempt to reach rescue. The all-star cast includes Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Roddy McDowall, Shelley Winters, and Pamela Sue Martin. The set designs are amazing, and really give the sense of being in an upside-down ship. The special effects are also especially well done; enhancing the film by adding suspense and a sense of danger. The Poseidon Adventure is a compelling and ground-breaking film that set a new standard for the disaster genre.

Basically the prototype for the disaster trend that followed. Still fantastic. Still holds up. Such a great cast. I love this movie.

Fun, nostalgic movie with a lot of acting talent. The story keeps you engaged throughout the entire movie.

I went to see this movie with my mother when it came out. I was ten years old and I was amazed then and still enjoying watching it today. It was a big deal in it's day.