Nice action, bad, bad script

Rating: 4/10 (23 November 2009)

I thought this movie was going to be great. I love disaster films and was excited to see it, but sadly, it disappointed me. The script was poorly written. Every cliché you can think of is stuck in this movie. Moments that are supposed to bring you to tears cause you to snicker or roll your eyes. Relationships weren't built up enough to make you care what happened to characters, in my opinion. Some moments seemed to have potential and then they let me down. And yes, it's Hollywood, but it is way too unrealistic. The characters don't seem too terrified when they're trying to escape death. It's more casual, like they're late for work and it's rush hour. All that being said, the special effects are great and especially towards the end, my heart was beating really fast and I was clutching the armrest. So if you want good writing and memorable characters, run in the other direction and watch something else. If you just want that "rollercoaster ride" so many action films promise, I think it's worth checking out.