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‘The Great Flood’ Streams on Netflix as Reviews Divide Over Sci‑Fi Pivot

Early reviews are split over a late sci‑fi pivot alongside uneven effects.

Overview

  • The South Korean disaster‑sci‑fi feature debuted on Netflix worldwide on Dec. 19.
  • The story centers on researcher An‑na and her young son fighting to survive in a waterlogged high‑rise.
  • Critics highlight a gripping opening and strong lead performances from Kim Da‑mi and Park Hae‑soo.
  • Early aggregates show a 60% Tomatometer from 10 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and a 39% audience score from 50+ ratings.
  • Reviewers and viewers frequently point to a mid‑film genre shift and inconsistent VFX as drawbacks for some audiences.