The Towering Inferno wasn’t the first disaster movie ever made, but it became an icon representing that tsunami of ‘70s disaster films. I loved how the studio used not just a couple of big names for this film, but an avalanche of them. Because the actors were so well known, audiences immediately felt empathy for them. A small part of me wonders if an audience completely unfamiliar with the actors would have the same reaction. A big part of me doesn’t care because watching The Towering Inferno is like taking a familiar roller coaster ride with an old friend.
I'm sorry that I've not posted a review in a while. I took a much needed vacation one week, and the next week I found myself in Cedar Rapids on a project. You will be happy to know that I'm well on my way to getting the next one completed. Thank you for your patience.