Emmerich could've done better

Rating: Null/10 (14 June 2004)

Wow. Some good and some bad effects, a weak story, and a son who looks absolutely NOTHING like his father. Emmerich did better with "Godzilla"! Though implausible, the severe second-by-second changes in weather was a great premise, similar to 'Armageddon'. Alas, here in TDAT, it just didn't work. I felt the director and crew had to hurry up and get done. Except for Ian Holm, I saw harried, impatient acting of which there was no substance. Holm did his job well, despite the disparity of his scenes. Quaid, Ward, et al, were merely there to collect a paycheck, and it REALLY shows. Instead of paying theater prices, rent TDAT and keep your thumb near the FF button.
NOTE! Any popcorn you buy at the grocery is 70% cheaper than the theater stuff. Soda is 80% less, as is candy!! Quite the eye-opener!