The Wave

“One of the best disaster movies in years”

GamesRadar+
Out on:Theatrical 12th Aug. 2016
Blu-Ray 15th Aug. 2016
DVD 15th Aug. 2016

Fast sell:

An epic disaster movie that puts Hollywood blockbusters to shame, The Wave pulls no punches as it destroys the picturesque Norwegian town of Geiranger with a 300 foot tsunami! In the vein of classic disaster movies, The Wave pits an ordinary man against the fury of nature as he tries to save and reunite his family, resulting in frame after frame of edge-of-your-seat action.

Key talent:

Director
Roar Uthaug (Tomb Raider, Cold Prey)

Cast
Kristoffer Joner (The Revenant)
Ane Dahl Torp (Dead Snow)
Fridtjob Såheim (TV’s Lilyhammer, Cold Prey 2)

Synopsis:

In 1905, a tsunami devastates a small mountain town. Scientists know it will happen again. It’s only a matter of when.

As one man prepares to move from his hometown with his family, his worst nightmare is about to come true. The siren goes off and the disaster is inevitable.
With less than 10 minutes to react, it becomes a race against time in order to save as many as possible including his own family.

THE WAVE is one of the most impressive and heart-stopping disaster films in years, with spectacular action sequences that grip you from start to finish.

We like it because:

A hit at the 2016 Glasgow FrightFest, The Wave is an all-out epic action movie that rivals the very best disaster movies to come out of Hollywood in recent years.

While so many disaster films claim to be inspired by reality, The Wave actually is since geologists agree that the Åkneset mountain pass one day will fall out and cause a town-destroying tsunami. The feeling that this actually could happen is unshakeable throughout the film, keeping you right on your toes.

Director Roar Uthaug - recently tasked with helming the reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise, starring Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander - had already shown us he could handle nail-biting tension with the acclaimed Cold Prey, and now gets to show off his action chops. He deftly switches between family drama, action-packed scenes of destruction and the riveting rescue mission without missing a beat and spends time getting you invested in the characters of Kristian, Idun - fantastic performances from Kristoffer Joner and Ane Dahl Torp - and their kids so that when the wave hits, you really care what happens to them.

No special effects were needed to make the town of Geiranger look beautiful (seriously, Google some images of it) but when it comes to destroying this Norwegian paradise, the visuals are stupendous. Combined with brilliant performances and stunning cinematography, The Wave is up there in the best tradition of summer blockbusters and natural disaster movies such as The Impossible.

Hot Quotes:

“One of the best disaster movies in years” GamesRadar+

“Puts Hollywood disaster movies to shame.” Perri Nemiroff, Collider

“A thrilling ride” The Hollywood Reporter

“We're completely on board and ready to be swept away to wherever this accomplished filmmaker may take us” HeyUGuys

“The SFX are convincingly terrifying and involving” The Hollywood Reporter

Editor's Notes:

© 2015 FANTEFILM FIKSJON AS. DISTRIBUTED BY STUDIOCANAL LIMITED

Gallery


RELEASE INFORMATION

Distributor
Studiocanal
Certificate
15
In Cinemas
12th August, 2016
Release date
15th August, 2016

KEY TALENT INFORMATION

Director
Roar Uthaug
Stars
  • Kristoffer Joner
  • Ane Dahl Torp
  • Fridtjob Såheim

CONTACT / ORDER MEDIA