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I first saw San Andreas in theaters, and I remember having a blast with it—so much so that I decided to revisit it recently. Even on a rewatch, it holds up as a solid piece of popcorn entertainment. We Love a Good Disaster Disaster movies have always been a bit of a guilty pleasure for me. They let you shut off real-world worries and get swept up in pure spectacle, with larger-than-life scenarios that keep you glued to the screen. San Andreas fits neatly into that tradition, much like The Day After Tomorrow or 2012 , both of which thrive on jaw-dropping destruction and moments that make you catch your breath. The Simple Plot The story itself is simple but effective: after a massive earthquake devastates California, rescue pilot Ray (Dwayne Johnson) sets out on a desperate mission to save his estranged wife, played by Carla Gugino ( Gerald's Game ), and their daughter.  That family focus gives the movie an emotional core that helps balance out all the crumbling skys...