I ignored the ridiculous story as I do not take Sci-Fi films seriously.

Rating: 7/10 (8 July 2009)

Alex Proyas capably directed this not very good screenplay by Ryce Douglas Pearson & Juliet Snowden.
Since I also am not a Sci-Fi devotee nor am a believer in the apocalypse,I ignored the unbelievable script, sat back & liked the goings on. There are fine special effects especially a subway wrecking scene. The director does crown scenes very well.
Now even though the action is supposed to be in the Boston area, nearly the entire film was made in Australia.
Nicolas Cage is the lead & he does his usual proficient job. he is the only well known actor in the film.
Rose Byrne is main female in the cast & is good.Two nine year old children are prominently cast. Chandler Canterbury is excellent as Nic's son. Lara Robinson also same age has a double role.
If you enjoy ridiculous Sci-Fi you may like it better than I. Just sit back & enjoy this apocalyptic vision.
Ratings: ***(out of 4) 82 points (out of 100) IMDb 7 (out of 10)