Clichéd? Perhaps. Over dramatic? Certainly. Awful? Nah.

Rating: 8/10 (30 July 2005)

I've read varying comments about this film ranging from excellent to downright vomit inducing. I've read one comment where someone said that if you actually liked this film, you obviously don't care for quality films. I'd argue to the contrary.
In the beginning we witness a variety of freak weather anomalies ranging from snowstorms in India, hailstorms in China and massive tornadoes in California. By the end, we find the world undergoing a new ice age. A little rash? Of course.
But what those who think enjoying this film means we don't care, how about understanding some of us simply enjoy cheesy disaster films. I like an excellent, though provoking flick as much as the next person but sometimes, watching something so overly dramatic and impossible in real life provides that escape that we need.
I personally loved this film. Through decent acting, a love story brought on by fear of rejection and trying to triumph against all odds and the fight for survival bring about a human element much needed into today's story lines. It doesn't need to be real. Why make movies seem real? Where's the point? Day After Tomorrow in all it's world destroying glory is entertainment. Nothing more...nothing less. And besides, watching New York get devastated by flood, snow and ice is kind of cool. Same with L.A. It's interesting to see two often overrated big cities get slammed to ruins.
I'd recommend this to my friends. Real or not, clichéd or not, cheesy or not, this is a good thriller worthy of considering.