Graphics never saved a film...

Rating: 4/10 (9 November 2004)

Well, if only that statement was true, then there might be more films of substance and less by-the-numbers rubbish films like this.
The only thing that this predictable disaster farce was lacking was the villain that we all hope will die a grizzly death (and of course he does!).
I question the film-maker's moral agenda (and respect for all human life) when we are shown the death of a news reporter. He is slammed by flying debris while bravely reporting the Hollywood storms. However later when one of the main characters heroically sacrifices himself and falls to his death to save others we are not privileged to see his demise. Why do we value and respect him enough not to show his death yet shock value death of less important characters is OK? We all know why, because this is a crass piece of Hollywood shlock designed to make oodles of cash.
Some good CG, of course it's totally ridiculous and ALL the performances are utterly forgettable... I wonder how many awards it won?
End of rant.