The Core
One of the best things about “The Core” is how it packs in just about every cliche of the action/disaster movie genre (disgraced hero who comes through, irritating know-it-all who redeems himself in the end, anti-social computer nerd, herd of military/official types who won’t let the heroes do their jobs) and makes them work. The movie has a sense of humor about itself, but it’s just serious enough to make the action involving.
It has problems. It’s too long, and the effects are somewhat cheesy – although with a movie like this, a little cheese actually helps with the ambiance. The “science” is laughable at times. But for a non-summer summer action movie, it’s a great distraction. Recommended.