As a long-time fan of disaster films, I can confidently say that Alex Proyas’ “Knowing” stands out as a unique and impactful addition to the genre. Unlike the typical Roland Emmerich spectacle where destruction is glorified for our entertainment, Proyas chose to present the apocalypse in a more grounded, visceral manner. The airplane crash scene, in particular, was so realistic that it felt like I was there, stumbling around the wreckage with Nicolas Cage’s character.
In the movie “Knowing” from 2009 (available for streaming on Peacock), numerous commercial planes plummet from the sky, subway trains in New York derail, and a massive solar flare ultimately reduces Earth to a scorched version of itself. However, the catastrophic computer-generated imagery scenes are unlike the typical awe-inspiring spectacle usually found in apocalyptic films directed by Roland Emmerich (by the way, don’t forget to check out his latest gladiator series titled “Those About to Die“!).
The catastrophic scenes depicted in movies such as “Independence Day” and “The Day After Tomorrow,” with their excessive, exhilarating joy, allow viewers to momentarily detach from the real world. For instance, it’s fascinating to watch a miniature replica of the White House disintegrate into countless fragments or a computer-generated Empire State Building transform into an icy sculpture in the Manhattan skyline. I should clarify that this is a compliment – Emmerich possesses a unique ability to create some of the most thrilling, big-budget entertainment the film industry has to offer.
Despite Alex Proyas’ (“I, Robot”) intentions, “Knowing” wasn’t meant to avoid portraying massive devastation and mortality. The plane crash scene carries an intense impact, as John Koestler (played by Nicolas Cage), a professor transformed into a modern-day Nostradamus, struggles amidst the wreckage, desperately trying to extinguish real fires. It’s hard not to turn away from the distressing images and sounds of people perishing in flames. Yet, as with many tragic events, the human eye finds it difficult to avoid witnessing such grim spectacles.
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Why Knowing Director Alex Proyas Didn’t Want to “Glamorize” Disaster
In an interview with GamesRader in 2009, Proyas shared his intention behind creating extremely realistic disaster scenes in his blockbuster. He felt that disasters are often glamorized in movies, and he aimed to portray them as truly horrifying, making viewers feel like they’re experiencing a real event. In other words, the movie’s gritty realism was meant to provide an emotional impact. Proyas also emphasized his concern about violence in films, believing that softening such moments or Hollywood-izing them would make them seem exploitative and less impactful. Therefore, he wanted to make the film as raw and realistic as possible.
Back in the ’90s, I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a screenplay that was making waves in Hollywood – a script later credited to Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden, and Stiles White. It left quite an impact on me!
He admitted, “It appears I’d held a very distinct perspective about it all along. Suddenly, I found a path that genuinely invigorated me.” What intrigued him was the potential for an excellent film in that idea – one he was eager to bring to life.
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