San Andreas

San Andreas (2015)

About San Andreas

'San Andreas' is 2015's disaster film, theatrically released on May 29, 2015. The plot exposes the terrifying reality of what could happen if the ever-ominous San Andreas Fault Line were to spark a catastrophic earthquake of a 9+ magnitude. The helicopter-rescue pilot, Ray, makes a dangerous journey across the state to rescue his estricken daughter.

Making / Production

The film is directed by Brad Peyton and written by Carlton Cuse, Andre Fabrizio and Jeremy Passmore. The movie's special effects were made with a budget of around $110 million, and it required extensive research into earthquake phenomena.

Actors

• Dwayne Johnson as Ray - A Los Angeles Fire Department helicopter-rescue pilot who shows immense courage and determination in his quest to rescue his daughter from the calamity. His role is admired for his stalwart presence and physicality.
• Carla Gugino as Emma - Ray's estranged wife who must rely on her roughened husband to survive the disaster. Her performance is brimming with genuine fear and tension.
• Alexandra Daddario as Blake - Ray and Emma's daughter who is caught in the earthquake in San Francisco. Her performance is applauded for her ability to convey terror and resourcefulness in the face of disaster.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The film's story is based on the hypothetical scenario of the San Andreas Fault "going off."
• The Fault is 800-miles long and up to 10 miles deep.
• This is the second time Dwayne Johnson has starred in a film directed by Brad Peyton.
• In various scenes throughout the film, the survivors would realistically be affected by the debris in the air after the earthquakes.

Quotes

• "I make my own choices, and I'm gonna get our daughter." - Ray
• "I love you, Dad... but this is exactly what's wrong with our marriage. You can't even pick a day to be divorced." - Emma
• "I will come and find you - I swear on my life." - Ray

Music and Soundtrack

• "California Dreamin'" by Sia
• "Up On The Hollow Hill (Understanding Arthur)" by Robert Plant
• "Archipelago" by Quantic
• "Summer Breeze" by Seals and Crofts