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The Day After Tomorrow

2004 · 2h 4m · Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure

IMDb 6.5 Metacritic 47 RT 46%

Skip it—this is a fun popcorn disaster flick with a solid premise, but it's pure Hollywood spectacle over substance, hampered by clunky dialogue and a predictable rescue plot that undercuts the genuine climate catastrophe at its core. If you're in the mood for easy thrills and impressive CGI destruction, sure, but don't expect anything that'll stick with you past tonight.

Plot

After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.

Director: Roland Emmerich

Cast: Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm, Emmy Rossum, Sela Ward

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