Completely thrilling and stunning - just some weak casting

Rating: 9/10 (7 February 2010)

This is the by far best disaster movie for a long time. Thrilling from the first quake to the end. There is every kind of disaster in it - water, volcano, earth quake, the most exciting car and plane rides - you get your money's worth and more. Far better than any of Roland's previous movies. A good blend of grand scale disaster scenes and close up terror. The destruction of LA is stunning. Could have dwelt a bit longer in the other cities.
The only problem was the casting. Amanda Peet's face was stony and showed no terror or even anxiety. John Cusack was a little bit too un-leading man for the role. Chiwetel Ejiofor looked a little un-scientist. Thandie Newton came across as very un-American to be the first daughter. Danny Glover was a little too old and senile for the President - not dignified at all.
Screenplay had a few cheesy moments about "humanity" that could have been left out.
This should win best effects over Avatar any time. It will be hard to top this one for a long time.