San Andreas: The disaster is spectacular, shame about the story

Dwayne"The Rock"Johnson muscleshis way though unthinkable mayhem in the new earthquakedisaster epic San Andreas,but all his might may not be enough to hold the story together, warns CBC's film critic.

The former professional wrestler-turned-blockbuster movie star playsRay Gaines, aLos Angeles rescue chopper pilot who springs intoaction when a series of record breaking earthquakes tearCalifornia into two.

CarlaGuginoplays his estranged wife andAlexandraDaddarioplays his daughter who becomes trapped in quake ravagedSan Francisco.

Directed by Canadian Brad Peyton, the CGI-heavy action flick featureslots of heart-pounding cinematic death and destruction, in whichbuildings topple like tinker toys and atsunamiturns San Franciscointo Venice.

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But all the thrilling actionsequences can't hide a plot that's full of cracks.

"In the end, the disaster is spectacular,butit's ashame about the story,"saysCBC'sfilm critic EliGlasner.

"All the charismaand effects in the world can't save this witless script."

San Andreasgoes into wide release this weekend.

Watch Eli's full review in the video above.