Michael Bay’s latest film, featuring a script from J.J. Abrams and showcasing Bruce Willis doing what he does best—rescuing the planet—involves an enormous asteroid, a team of unlikely heroes, and surprisingly, some tools used for oil extraction. That sounds pretty great to me.

It's possible that my enthusiasm for Armageddon might be excessive, but I still don’t believe it deserves the negative reputation it often receives. I realize I may seem overly fond of this film, but I can’t deny how much I enjoy it! I am aware there are numerous scientific errors—which is fine with me, as I don't watch Michael Bay films for their accuracy in science. While some moments feel predictable and the d…

The film begins in a humorous fashion when “Stamper” (Bruce Willis) finds out his daughter "Grace" (Liv Tyler) has been seeing one of his workers, "AJ" (Ben Affleck), and proceeds to pursue him around an oil drilling site, firing a shotgun. However, this initial amusement quickly gives way to something larger as it's revealed that a massive meteor is on course for Earth, potentially leaving “Stamper” and his crew as …

It’s enjoyable, something I could see myself watching again, and I feel comfortable suggesting it to others. The film starts with a promising concept and features a strong ensemble cast, which is skillfully managed across the various groups—the mining team, the command staff, and the astronauts. Although they use these characters to flesh out the setting, the plot essentially centers on “a meteor threatening Earth…

It’s time for another dose of Bayhem. A massive asteroid, comparable in size to Texas, is on a collision course with Earth, threatening worldwide destruction and potentially wiping out humanity. Despite significant investment in space exploration, NASA lacks solutions beyond the idea of detonating it internally with explosives. This leads to Harry Stamper and his team of experienced deep core drillers being recrui…