San Andreas, directed by Brad Peyton, is a heart-stopping disaster thriller that tears California apart. Dwayne Johnson stars as the fearless Ray Gaines, joined by Carla Gugino’s determined Emma, Alexandra Daddario’s resilient Blake, and Paul Giamatti’s frantic Paul. A rescue pilot battles quakes to save his family. The film delivers earth-shaking action, exploring survival, courage, and family, tied to your love for Johnson’s heroic roles.

Johnson’s towering Ray dominates, his helicopter dives—like a collapsing dam rescue—electrifying, while Gugino’s steely Emma, Daddario’s gutsy Blake, and Giamatti’s urgent Paul add heart. Peyton’s jaw-dropping visuals—shattered cities, crumbling coasts—and a booming score power the 114-minute runtime, with relentless pacing. The action sequences, blending CGI devastation and human grit, thrill, grossing $474 million. Johnson, Gugino, Daddario, and Giamatti deliver a seismic, action-packed epic, gripping disaster fans.

San Andreas is a shattering, star-driven quake, with its stars as its rock-solid heart.

Rating: 6.8/10