You don't want to miss this one.

Rating: 9/10 (10 January 2009)

Armageddon is one of the most acclaimed films of all time and not because of how great or entertaining it is. It's because it's a film premise that can be easily related to. You can feel and sympathize with each and every character.
It's got a huge ensemble cast of A-list actors anchored by Bruce Willis. I know that Bruce Willis is the lead protagonist in the film and receives most screen time and thus, probably most praise. However, I believe, Billy Bob Thornton and William Fichtner really shine most of all. Thornton is not really known for dramatic roles and when it comes to this film, he knows what he's doing almost as good as Tom Hanks. William Fichtner is a favorite of mine because I've seen him in so many roles now and I still can't get passed this performance as it's so mesmerizing.
It's not just those three top list actors either, though they powerfully show their intense passion for acting, but also there's the likes of Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, Owen Wilson, Michael Clark Duncan, and many many more. It's a ensemble cast, I think, which only amplifies this movie's powerful inspirational premise.
As the movie begins, Dan Truman (Thornton) and the rest of NASA find out they have 18 days before an asteroid the size of Texas will destroy Earth and all mankind. It's up to NASA to train Harry Stamper (Willis) and his crew along with Colonel Sharp (Fichtner) to drill a hole, drop a nuke and save the world.
As the movie progresses, there's a friction between A.J. (Affleck) and Harry about Harry's daughter, Grace (Liv Tyler) and A.J.'s relationship. Bonds between Harry and Truman form, and all the while you begin to hate General Kimsey (Keith David) as he's not helping the already chaotic situation.
At the time of the film's release, Armageddon was one of the highest grossing films and a very high budgeted film. It also boasts some of the most amazing special effects and visual effects to boot. As a tear jerking film, the only downfall to the film is all the factual, geographical and continuity errors. But if you're looking passed the errors to see the film for it's entertainment and not pedantic reasoning, you will enjoy Armageddon.
It's known as one of the most epic disaster films of all time along with The Day After Tomorrow and 2012. It's no wonder why Michael Bay is known for his high-action, fast-paced blockbusters nowadays when you see Armageddon as basically his proving ground. It's a great film for all audiences and should not be missed.