As Enjoyable As It Is Ridiculous!

Rating: Null/10 (14 August 2015)

From the director of Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow arrives as another disaster movie by Roland Emmerich that discards the science to create its own logic but when taken as a work of fiction, it makes up for one thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining & satisfying ride, thanks to its impressive set pieces, state-of-the-art visual effects & sustained thrills.
The story of The Day After Tomorrow follows Jack Hall; a paleoclimatologist who, based on his research, discovers that the world is on the brink of a major climate shift when extreme weather conditions all over the globe engulf the planet into a super storm which would lead to a new ice age, and covers the daring trek he makes across America to rescue his son who's trapped in New York.
Co-written & directed by Roland Emmerich, The Day After Tomorrow is my favourite work of his despite the numerous shortcomings for the plot never stays static, the extreme climate events are over-the-top yet spectacular to look at, the set pieces are meticulously detailed, visual effects is its strongest aspect and while the plot is ridiculous at times, it isn't difficult to follow & unfolds pretty smoothly.
Cinematography captures the drama effectively with some nicely employed camera angles while the cold colour tones bring a chilling vibe of its own. Editing provides a brisk pace to the whole narrative, Harald Kloser's score is another positive highlight for the mesmerising tracks seamlessly integrate into the picture and although the performances aren't any great, the cast does whatever they can with their bland characters.
On an overall scale, The Day After Tomorrow is an effects-driven flick that one expects from Emmerich and while he is notable for making terrible movies throughout his career, all in the name of popcorn entertainment, this one isn't as bad as they say. I still remember the fond memories of sitting through this picture for the first time, which was over a decade ago, and while it has lost much of its grandeur since then, it still isn't a complete disaster in my eyes.