Producer J.J. Abrams teams with writer Drew Goddard and director Matt
Reeves for this frenetic tale of a powerful destructive force that
descends upon New York City, and the four desperate people who put their
lives on the line to embark on a perilous rescue mission. Rob Hawkins
(Michael Stahl-David) is a young American professional who has recently
been offered a coveted new job in Japan. Eager to send his older sibling
off in style, Rob's younger brother, Jason (Mike Vogel), and his
girlfriend, Lily (Jessica Lucas), organize a surprise going-away party
to take place the night before Rob boards his Eastern-bound flight. As
the party gets underway, Rob's longtime friend and current love
interest, Beth (Odette Yustman), shows up with another man as the
dejected guest of honor's best-pal Hud (T.J. Miller) encourages
partygoer Marlena (Lizzy Caplan) to wish him an on-camera farewell
despite the fact that they barely know one another. Moments after Beth
storms out following a bitter skirmish with Rob, the entire New York
City skyline goes dark. Power is quickly restored, prompting partygoers
to turn their attention toward the news, where they learn that a freight
tanker has been overturned in New York Harbor. Racing to the rooftop in
hopes of getting a better look at the situation, the group is terrified
to witness a massive explosion that rains debris across midtown
Manhattan, causing mass chaos and unparalleled destruction. But the
worst is yet to come, because it soon becomes apparent that this is not
the work of a terrorist or an act of war, but a massive creature beyond
human comprehension. Now, as the military moves in and the streets of
New York City become a virtual war zone, Rob, Lily, Marlena, and Hud
race to rescue Beth and get out of the city before the powers that be
unleash the ultimate weapon of mass destruction on one of the most
populated cities on the planet.
Directed By: Matt Reeves
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