What a disappointment!

Rating: 2/10 (30 May 2004)

If I ever saw a cornier, more implausible disaster movie, I can't remember. The special effects are its only saving grace, but they only make up about 20% of the running time. Director Emmerich put all his efforts in the effects, wasting a huge opportunity to develop interesting sub-plots and developing characters that we truly care about.
Some parts are truly absurd, like when a cold wave chases the main characters down the library hallways, and they magically find refuge in this room that has a single fireplace.
It was clear that the true intention was to send a political message, but it it ends up becoming a mockery with potentially counterproductive results.
Save your $8, and rent it for when you have no other alternatives.