Much better than I expected

Rating: Null/10 (7 June 2004)

I went to see this movie because there were no tickets for Harry Potter. I didn't feel like watching it much because I thought it would be another Armageddon or Godzilla. Surprisingly enough I REALLY LIKED the film. It's within its genre of global catastrophe/survival and I did not expect the plot to go beyond usual lines of showing either the worst or the best sides of the characters in a critical situation. This one concentrated on showing the best sides skipping the feast in the time of plague elements.
Anyway it surprised me.... it surprised me with the idea of people surviving in the Public Library (probably a cliché in a more pretentious film but it goes fine here) and with many more little details. The CGI effects awoke my worst night time fears and made me experience some real moments of empathy. This film is great to see in à theater. The visual side basically enthralled me. I couldn't take my eyes off this deadly beauty. I was left with an impression of general harmony of this film's composition.
The political line was a bit one-sided and black-and-white though I didn't care much. I am sure The Day After Tomorrow is full of scientific and continuity goofs but they don't matter. This movie is meant to thrill and entertain you while delivering some important messages, even if they are slightly straightforward.
I am really happy I had a chance to see this movie.