as Cardillo: A disgraced officer looking for redemption who is tasked with the evacuation.
: Despite the "hurricane" setting, many viewers noted that the intensity of the storm rarely felt like more than a heavy downpour on screen. Force of Nature (2020)2020
as Troy: Ray's daughter and a doctor who is trying to get her father to safety. as Cardillo: A disgraced officer looking for redemption
: Reviewers often cited "wooden dialogue," "flat writing," and a lack of character development. Many felt the film's premise was derivative of "better" disaster-heist movies. : Reviewers often cited "wooden dialogue," "flat writing,"
as Ray: A terminally ill, grumpy retired cop who refuses to leave his home despite the storm.
as John the Baptist: The ruthless leader of the criminal gang. Critical Reception
The story follows a group of thieves, led by a villain known as "John the Baptist," who plan to steal $55 million in hidden Nazi artwork from an apartment building during a mandatory evacuation. Their plans are complicated by two local police officers—Cardillo and Jess—who are attempting to evacuate the remaining residents. Among those refusing to leave are a retired detective named Ray (Mel Gibson) and a German man named Bergkamp, whose father's history is tied to the hidden loot. The film features several recognizable stars in lead roles:
