The Day After Tomorrow
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: May 28, 2004
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grandpajoe6191Oct 6, 2011
"The Day after Tomorrow" starts in a broad scale with impressive visuals, but lacks the lasting appeal as well as the character depth. I can suspect where the movie wants itself headed to, but fails to execute in action.
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MovieLonely94Jun 11, 2011
As Paleoclimatologist Jack Hall discovers that a large ice sheet has been sheared off, he realizes that it triggered a massive climate shift that would affect the world population. Meanwhile, as his son, Sam and his friends attend an event inAs Paleoclimatologist Jack Hall discovers that a large ice sheet has been sheared off, he realizes that it triggered a massive climate shift that would affect the world population. Meanwhile, as his son, Sam and his friends attend an event in New York, they discovered that it has been raining for three weeks, but little do they know that the world will be entering the new ice age. Jack and his two friends make an attempt to rescue his son while surviving cold temperatures that could kill them.

At times, the storyline and characters were undeveloped, but to give credit, the CGI looks cool and the moments with the storms were very intense and it keeps you interested in what's going on and sometimes the acting was pretty decent The Day After Tomorrow suffers from its lack of story and character, but keeps you interested with good CGI, good acting, and very good moments with the storms.

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ErikTheCriticOct 15, 2018
You can't deny that the visual effects are extremely cool to look at, but the script and the dialogue are rather weak. Also, after an exciting one and a half hour, the movie slows down to the point where not much is happening.
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FitriAmirrolNov 19, 2010
Letâ
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csw12Mar 30, 2012
Great Visuals and some very terrfying scenes about what nature can do but the acting and story are clumsy and the director mixes too much politics in the film. You will probably pay a lot more attention to the weather after this though.
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RikiegeJan 12, 2013
Good special effects and entertaining.
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4
TheFallen1GOTHJun 10, 2015
The Day After Tomorrow was a godawful movie, not worthy of any awards. An ice age cannot happen in 3 days - it takes time. This movie was generally 2 hours of my life wasted - and not in a good way. There were a lot of flaws in certainThe Day After Tomorrow was a godawful movie, not worthy of any awards. An ice age cannot happen in 3 days - it takes time. This movie was generally 2 hours of my life wasted - and not in a good way. There were a lot of flaws in certain scenes, a lot of cliches - it's amazing that this movie even got good reviews.

Of course, everyone has their own opinions. Don't rely on mine.… Expand
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lawrencec.Dec 9, 2005
This could have been a better film than it is and has a really poor dialog but good effects.
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PatC.Sep 7, 2005
Evocative and restrained musical score, stunning visualizations and immersing sound effects are featured as people struggle to survive in the shell of a city subjected to a natural catastrophe. Actually a striking movie if initially viewed Evocative and restrained musical score, stunning visualizations and immersing sound effects are featured as people struggle to survive in the shell of a city subjected to a natural catastrophe. Actually a striking movie if initially viewed following Hurricane Katrina, a perspective not available when the movie was released. Too many Hollywood cliffhanger elements, improbable weather events and environmentalist dogma preclude eligibility as an intelligent film. The enviros cover all their bases by claiming global warming can bring another ice age. Come on you phonies, do you understand how this planet works or not? However, I do believe that nature bats last, and a lot of the social interaction and political responses as the characters struggle to survive resemble today's news coverage and is truly touching.… Expand
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TomB.Feb 9, 2006
you know, not as bad as the reviews said. wasn't great, and the "animals are smarter than humans when it comes to the weather" cliche was pretty stupid ... but all in all, a good popcorn movie with a message that is at least thinking you know, not as bad as the reviews said. wasn't great, and the "animals are smarter than humans when it comes to the weather" cliche was pretty stupid ... but all in all, a good popcorn movie with a message that is at least thinking about. yes, the climate isn't going to "ice age" us tomorrow, but it's still something to consider.… Expand
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RirenMar 19, 2007
Pseudo-science spins a new apocalyptic disaster story that becomes increasingly less likely as the movie goes on. All of the characters are archetypes (loveable poor guy; lovestricken handsome young man; indignant snob; headstrong cop; Pseudo-science spins a new apocalyptic disaster story that becomes increasingly less likely as the movie goes on. All of the characters are archetypes (loveable poor guy; lovestricken handsome young man; indignant snob; headstrong cop; bitter scientist; et. al.), so you can walk into this movie and know all you'll need to know about everyone without having to think. You'll have to leave your disbelief at the door, though, as you see wolves turned into maneaters after a day of freedom, and people literally running from cold that is creeping across the floor. The computer effects are largely beautiful, and certainly deserve commendation. Unfortunately unlike other, older disaster movies, since cold is the killer here, prepare to see a lot of slower, more agonizing deaths, and more sad corpses - things that hurt the escapist entertainment of such a movie. Its best point, like the novel World War Z, is the rare moments where this science fiction premise overlaps our real world and puts a creative spin on our current prejudices, like people illegally crossing the border INTO Mexico, or burning books for warmth. If creative touches like that were more frequent, it might be a really good movie. As it is, it's a take-it-or-leave-it disaster movie that's somber entries into the genre are usually frantic.… Expand
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muzzikloverJun 4, 2011
Probably one of my favourite Emmerich film, next to Independence Day though I like it in a guilty pleasure kind of way. The acting is still tacky, scientific accuracy is out of the window and there are plot holes everywhere but at least theProbably one of my favourite Emmerich film, next to Independence Day though I like it in a guilty pleasure kind of way. The acting is still tacky, scientific accuracy is out of the window and there are plot holes everywhere but at least the characters are actually slightly more human than the other Emmerich films because they actually look like they are struggling. The special effects are still good looking and though tacky, the acting wasn't as bad as from previous Emmerich films.… Expand
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eTurkeyJun 18, 2012
At times 'The Day After Tomorrow' feels more like a made for television disaster miniseries than a AAA Hollywood title. You know, those movies we're excited about when first hear the outrageous plot (usually involving the destruction ofAt times 'The Day After Tomorrow' feels more like a made for television disaster miniseries than a AAA Hollywood title. You know, those movies we're excited about when first hear the outrageous plot (usually involving the destruction of iconic American landmarks) but are entirely disappointed when we actually watch it. However, this isn't because the special effects are cheap and unbelievable, but more so because the acting in this picture is incredibly bad. Paris Hilton bad. Now that's hot... err, bad. Watch this flick for the destruction scenes ONLY.… Expand
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Critic2012Jul 16, 2012
The Day After Tomorrow has no intention of sending some deep or subtle message to its audience. The film is meant to be sheer spectacle, and in that aspect, it succeeds.
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beingryanjudeAug 28, 2014
There certainly are wasted opportunities throughout and the film does stumble over itself countless times. The Day After Tomorrow does; however, feature moving visuals and a fairly interesting plotline.
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Trev29Sep 1, 2012
This movie thrives on the several action scenes it has. Everything else about it is a dull lazy script. I had no interest in what any of the characters were saying. Just show the tornadoes and tidal waves of destruction.
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OfficialNov 4, 2013
You can't deny that the visual effects in "The Day After Tomorrow" are stunning. However, after an exciting one and a half hour, the rest becomes increasingly dull where not much is happening.
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TheWalrus2000Apr 22, 2013
Its just your regular apocalypse movie with the same old story. But what an amazing visual dazzle.
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Annoymous1Jan 10, 2013
The parts during the disasters were good, the parts with no disasters are bland.This movie lacks the emotion and the settings were the worst. A library is not a good place to set it, they should have just left the project instead of showing it.
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gracjanskiFeb 15, 2021
The visual effects are very good, thanks to a big budget. And the basic story is a good idea, but very weak, because it has not many details. The movie focus on the fate of random people to touch feelings, but gets boring and superficial. SoThe visual effects are very good, thanks to a big budget. And the basic story is a good idea, but very weak, because it has not many details. The movie focus on the fate of random people to touch feelings, but gets boring and superficial. So the characters are also superficial. In addition there are so many illogical scenes.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoOct 29, 2016
"The Day After Tomorrow" was a good movie, but in the beginning, until the tsunami New York, everything else was boring, and the ending was a bit tangled, almost no one understands, under the apocalyptic style, unique Roland Emmerich, the"The Day After Tomorrow" was a good movie, but in the beginning, until the tsunami New York, everything else was boring, and the ending was a bit tangled, almost no one understands, under the apocalyptic style, unique Roland Emmerich, the cast was good, though short of talent, including Jake Gyllenhaal, who from that year, was one of the new hotbeds of film, but asi', such and such things shown, a film that makes you think about the global warming, but will not let you take the emotion-law see it.… Expand
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RickyReviewsFeb 22, 2016
The effects aren't the best, those tornadoes in Los Angeles were not as good as Twister's tornadoes. The floods in New York City were good though. Acting could use some brushing up on. I didn't care for the storyline. This is not the best,The effects aren't the best, those tornadoes in Los Angeles were not as good as Twister's tornadoes. The floods in New York City were good though. Acting could use some brushing up on. I didn't care for the storyline. This is not the best, not the worst. 5/10… Expand
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Muskrat147Jul 26, 2016
Though filled with many cliches and an overuse of CGI, The Day After Tomorrow could be considered by many to be Emmerich's best work, as it features flawed yet wonderful performances, and a pretty convincing story-line.
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SonicHD7May 31, 2017
After climatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid) is largely ignored by U.N. officials when presenting his environmental concerns, his research proves true when an enormous "superstorm" develops, setting off catastrophic natural disastersAfter climatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid) is largely ignored by U.N. officials when presenting his environmental concerns, his research proves true when an enormous "superstorm" develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal), who is trapped in New York with his friend Laura (Emmy Rossum) and others, Jack and his crew must travel by foot from Philadelphia, braving the elements, to get to Sam before it's too late.… Expand
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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018
see how it's done..

The Day After Tomorrow

It's high on vfx explosion, drama and survival nature but at the end it is just pointless if these are the only thing that a movie is dependent on.
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FilipeNetoFeb 12, 2018
Emmerich tried again...

In this film, directed by Roland Emmerich (the man who likes to destroy the Earth again, and again, and again), the Earth is sent back to the Ice Age by an enormous system of storms that freezes almost all the globe.Emmerich tried again...

In this film, directed by Roland Emmerich (the man who likes to destroy the Earth again, and again, and again), the Earth is sent back to the Ice Age by an enormous system of storms that freezes almost all the globe. In the midst of all, one paleoclimatologist (this exist?) Seeks to save his son, trapped by snow in New York.

In a world obsessed with global warming, Roland Emmerich heard of global cooling theories and the threat of a new ice age and seems to have been interested. Nothing special about a man who already has in his curriculum about six attempts to destroy the planet (in movies, of course). Of course, this kind of film, which was very usual in the seventies, is popular again thanks to the elaborate computer visual effects that allows them to have. Nothing more than that. Therefore, in these new disaster movies, the most basic mistakes (like plot errors, scientific mistakes and improbable facts) are growing and taking disastrous proportions. That's what happens in this film, where the start is going well, with some logic and an interesting plot. It is from the middle of the film that things start to go wrong, with situations increasingly senseless to happen with the characters. It's nonsense destroying the film, as snow destroyed New York (New York is always in these films... just in case, I wouldn't live there)! Despite these flaws that the smartest audience will quickly detect, the film has a good cast (led by Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal and Emmy Rossum), the characters were developed in a positive way and there's some romantic scenes that soften the tension of events.

"The day after Tomorrow" is a film that is able to entertain the audience. It's not an exceptional or particularly striking film and definitely is not better than many similar films of the seventies (only on the photography and visual effects) but it's not so bad that should be thrown in the trash.… Expand
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InjuredDriverDec 20, 2022
Rewatching this in 2022 I can't help but shake the feeling that this movie was meant to be a satirical comedy but it went over everybody's head at the time.
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JJ2FAS4UDec 30, 2021
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