The Poseidon Adventure: A Disaster Classic Now Available for Free on RTVE Play
Sometimes one fails to appreciate the availability of free streaming zones and RTVE Play is one such site that caters to the movie lovers’ need. The best bits are that the site has a selective range of films, including limited editions that rotate from time to time. One such treasure is The Poseidon Adventure, which is said to occupy the high ranks of the most successful disaster films.
A Disaster Epic With A Personal Touch
The movie ‘The Poseidon Adventure’ has been popular among audiences since‘72, which was the year when the rest of Hollywood also used to bathe in this blanked of star studded disaster movies, a genre trend of the 70s. Gene Hackman plays the lead role but the cast features the likes of Ernest Borgnine, Roddy McDowall and Shelley Winters who both won Oscars twice. Leslie Nielsen also plays a role as the captain of the Poseidon who doesn’t have any luck.
The storyline is in itself interesting as directed by Ronald Neame, the film seems to combine a solid human story with great action sequences. An example would be the passengers’ scenes when the boat is overturned and passengers are told to get to the other side of the boat as quickly as possible, and after that nothing seems to go right.
Why The Poseidon Adventure Is Still Remembered Today
The Poseidon Adventure was first brought to life onscreen 52 years ago, yet it still evokes such emotions today. It is a movie that is filled with suspense, shots of danger, and scenes with emotional mottos that hardly leaves a chance for any other disaster movies that are set in contemporary times.
For some, even the spectacular shipwreck as illustrated in James Cameron’s Titanic loses its terror and desperation when compared to the Poseidon’s cast and crew rescue scenes. And according to the results of the survey held by UCI Cinemas – ‘The Poseidon Adventure’ has been voted the most desired disaster film of all times, with the second place being awarded to Cameron’s Titanic.
Can I Watch It Online? If Yes, How?
- RTVE Play: Free of charge until Monday, March 4. Grab this opportunity to relive or watch for the first time this great classic.
- Movistar+: It is also available all the time but is under the rent or subscription paywall.
Conclusion
There are several disaster films worthy of watching and among them is The Poseidon Adventure which has great cast members and plot with great narration. Watch it now for free on RTVE Play and understand why the particular movie remained popular over the ages.