Terribly Weak. Save your money

Rating: 4/10 (28 May 2004)

*Possible Spoilers*
Being an Emmerich fan, I was 'very' disappointed in this film. I wanted so much for it to be good yet on most every....well actually, every front, it's an adolescent attempt at good film making. (I thought you were supposed to get better as you go along)
The script was amateur at best other then a few laughs, which I believe were not even intended. The whole concept of global warming is something to take seriously however in this film, they did it no justice other then to make it something to take with no seriousness. Yes, fantasy is fantasy however you must make it somewhat plausible which they failed to do.

The acting was horrific. I didnt feel a thing for a single character or their situation. I dont believe this due the actors themselves as there are two notables. I believe it's short coming is due the director.
Special Effects? Very average in my opinion. In fact in most area's, it was very weak.
One thing about the politics of this film... People have the right to interject politics if they want, and we have the right to see them or not, and take them seriously or not. However when it comes to film, 'if' your going to interject your view on things know, there's a clever and tasteful way of doing it without taking away from a well made film. Here, the politics seemed more a strong point then the essence of the film itself, which I believe is part of the failure of this picture.

Overall the chemistry for this film is never present. In the script, directing, acting, special effects, pacing everything. I had a feeling this wasnt going to be a very satisfying film so I can say my expectations were'nt high. So to be so disappointed with 'low' expectations is 'really' a let down.
So take your time to read a bit about it.... get the vibe from others and then decide if you want to slap down your hard earned bucks and short amount of time for something you just wont be able to get back.