“Greenland 2: Migration,” is a sequel to the movie “Greenland.” It follows the Garrity family five years after the first movie. They must overcome obstacles as they leave their failing bunker, and they must traverse a devastated earth in order to reach a new home in the Mediterranean. Interestingly, this movie pulls itself away from the disaster movie trope into a migration drama. My favorite scene in the movie is when they place ladders to cross the canyon being shaken by an earthquake. It’s such a terrifying concept to be crawling across a thin wooden ladder across the abyss while shaking. The family watches as other bridges collapse while they are stuck in the middle. They can only look down watching the people fall into the darkness below them. This movie is excellent at creating adrenaline packed scenes. 

The disasters in this movie are also interesting; the family is fleeing a radiation storm to seek asylum in a comet crater, where it is believed that life is making a comeback. It’s cool to see them run across the wastelands in hazmat gear because it reminds me of Chernobyl. They watch as asteroids descend from the sky crashing into the earth next to them, the impacts bouncing like artillery shells. The CGI looks alright, but I think practical effects could have been way cooler. I think they should have done miniatures to make the fire and explosions look more real. With this movie having so many disaster scenes, one would think they would be more bold in their special effects department; however, seeing the regular artificial effects does not feel exciting and takes away from making the movie feel real. The movie’s conclusion is heartfelt and packs classic themes of family and resilience. While the movie’s premise is nothing unique, it does deliver an exciting experience that does not feel too similar to other disaster movies like “2012” and “Geostorm.”