Giving Global Warming the Cold Shoulder

Rating: 5/10 (14 December 2008)

Global Warming is accelerated to incredible levels, propelling the planet Earth into another Ica Age. Most frequently, the cameras find climatologist Dennis Quaid (as Jack Hall) and estranged son Jake Gyllenhaal (as Sam Hall). Both men are strong, and smart. Mr. Quaid is one of the few who knows the seriousness of the matter. Mr. Gyllenhaal is smarter than his calculus teacher; he does appear like he's been "kept back" a few years in high school, but this is probably because teachers are jealous of Gyllenhaal's intelligence. Quaid has not won any "Father of the Year" awards; but, he really loves his son. Can Quaid save Gyllenhaal from the Global Warming monster?
Indulgent cliché-ridden idiocy!
Some money was obviously spent on "The Day After Tomorrow", which means there are exciting, well-produced scenes. Roland Emmerich is an obviously very skillful filmmaker; but, his story premises favor mindless blockbusters over enduring classics. The story renders its serious subject unintentionally (?) nonsensical; although, it is, admittedly, only a movie. Emmy Rossum (as Laura Chapman) and Sela Ward (as Lucy Hall) are the lovely love interests. Capable Ian Holm (as Terry Rapson) doesn't have much to do.
Everyone watches FOX "News" channels. No wonder!
***** The Day After Tomorrow (2004) Roland Emmerich ~ Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum