"A Two-Hour Pleasure Cruise": The apocalyptic sci-fi movie you'll be binging on Netflix this weekend

Fans of natural disaster movies and extreme science fiction scenarios rejoice: Netflix has added one of its most unusual titles to its catalog, one that few viewers remember. The film presents a journey of no return to the Earth's core , where a group of scientists must confront the unknown to save humanity from certain extinction.

Featuring nuclear explosions, electromagnetic storms and cities on the brink of collapse, The Core is "a two-hour pleasure cruise," as The Washington Post described it upon its 2003 release. The lead actor is Aaron Eckhart, who plays geophysicist Josh Keyes, an expert called by the United States government to investigate a series of unexplained deaths .

What he discovers is alarming: the planet's core has stopped rotating , deactivating the electromagnetic shield that protects us from the Sun. From that moment on, a race against time begins in which natural disasters multiply and the world's most iconic monuments begin to fall like dominoes. Directed by Jon Amiel and with an ensemble cast that includes Hilary Swank , Stanley Tucci and Delroy Lindo, the film offers a visual spectacle full of tension, action and large-scale special effects.

At the time, it was harshly criticized for its scientific license, but it has gained a second life on streaming platforms thanks to its ability to entertain unapologetically. The story, loosely inspired by Paul Preuss's novel Core , unfolds like a modern version of Journey to the Center of the Earth , but with a turn-of-the-century aesthetic and a more technological focus.

Elements like "unobtainium," the fictional indestructible metal, and a hacker recruited to control global information reinforce the blend of science, technological fantasy, and conspiracy theories that so captivates viewers. For those looking for what to watch this weekend on Netflix, The Core is the perfect choice for fans of tales of global catastrophes , impossible geological theories, and extreme adventures at the heart of the planet.