The Day After Tomorrow
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.
Critics Sentiment
Storm surge inundates New York City, Sam's group seeks library shelter
Frank falls through mall skylight and cuts his rope
The film peaks during the spectacular Manhattan flood sequence then drops significantly during the middle rescue mission as it shifts from global spectacle to more conventional thriller territory.
The Day After Tomorrow starts strong with impressive disaster spectacle that reviewers universally praised, particularly the New York flooding sequence. The film loses momentum in its second half as it shifts focus from global catastrophe to a more conventional rescue mission, though it recovers somewhat with strong visual effects in the climax. Critics consistently noted that while the science is questionable and characters underdeveloped, the spectacular effects and serious environmental message make it an entertaining disaster film.
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Dennis Quaid
Jack Hall
Jake Gyllenhaal
Sam Hall
Emmy Rossum
Laura Chapman
Dash Mihok
Jason Evans
Jay O. Sanders
Frank Harris
Sela Ward
Dr. Lucy Hall
Austin Nichols
J.D.
Arjay Smith
Brian Parks
Tamlyn Tomita
Janet Tokada
Sasha Roiz
Parker
Ian Holm
Terry Rapson
Richard McMillan
Dennis
Nassim Sharara
Saudi Delegate
Carl Alacchi
Venezuelan Delegate
Kenneth Welsh
Vice President Becker
Michel 'Gish' Abou-Samah
Saudi Translator
Kenneth Moskow
Bob
Glenn Plummer
Luther
Adrian Lester
Simon
Nestor Serrano
Gomez
Crew
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