Category 7: The End of the World

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 6, 2005
User Score
3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 92
  3. Negative: 59 out of 92
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  1. sylviaj
    Jun 12, 2006
    10
    great movie; where can i get it???
  2. CaryH
    Dec 30, 2005
    8
    Little far fetch, but it makes you wonder - ?Could it Happen - sure, why not?
  3. DelG
    Dec 5, 2005
    0
    I was hoping that the world WOULD end while watching this crap.
  4. nilleh
    Nov 17, 2005
    1
    That was the most disappointing show ever. And since when did the Fema director have a hand in doing scientific things to stop a disaster from happening. We all know in real life they would have showed up a couple of days after the disater happened. Atleast it could have been realistic.
  5. LeeF
    Nov 15, 2005
    3
    This movie was FUNNY! Loved how the head of FEMA ran around dressed like some eighth-grade twit girl -- surprised her boobs didn't flop out. Kept expecting her to do a lap dance with whatever the hell his name is, that tortured meteorologist wuss. Shannon Doherty is NOT aging well -- she could be the main event on Fright Night. Or maybe it's her inner self shining through ala This movie was FUNNY! Loved how the head of FEMA ran around dressed like some eighth-grade twit girl -- surprised her boobs didn't flop out. Kept expecting her to do a lap dance with whatever the hell his name is, that tortured meteorologist wuss. Shannon Doherty is NOT aging well -- she could be the main event on Fright Night. Or maybe it's her inner self shining through ala Dorian Gray? At least Quaid knew he was in a farce and played it that way. This movie would've been a whole lotta fun if they'd all played it that way. The sign of a really bad actor is trying to act when the material isn't worth it. Didn't ya just love how they just turned off the storm? At least the message was anti-Bush -- IF anyone stayed around long enough to figure it out. Heh.… Expand
  6. davidg
    Nov 15, 2005
    0
    totaly sucked!!!!!!!. what was with the horrible annoying and crappy slow motion effects.
  7. [Anonymous]
    Nov 14, 2005
    1
    Sucked
  8. MickiM
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Many people dont like to hear or watch on this because the people are scared or dont want believe this happen what world will happen Cuz they dont want in truth but that fact sound like Bible in Revelation almost exaclty what look like what will happen in picture but not exaclty picture what will happen on earth will became ugly mess up everything someday! Trust in Lord warn all of the Many people dont like to hear or watch on this because the people are scared or dont want believe this happen what world will happen Cuz they dont want in truth but that fact sound like Bible in Revelation almost exaclty what look like what will happen in picture but not exaclty picture what will happen on earth will became ugly mess up everything someday! Trust in Lord warn all of the people or you miss it! Not me because Bible says so!… Expand
  9. chucks
    Nov 14, 2005
    0
    I couldn't quite keep up with plot (?) because I was laughing so hard. 1) The perky redhead in the Mini-Cooper disappeared toward the end of the movie--never to be heard from again (it was a very small car); 2) Randy Quaid and Shannon Dougherty. . . kissing-- Ewwwwwwwwww! That was a horrible image that I, unfortunately, took to bed with me. No wonder I couldn't sleep. 3) Having I couldn't quite keep up with plot (?) because I was laughing so hard. 1) The perky redhead in the Mini-Cooper disappeared toward the end of the movie--never to be heard from again (it was a very small car); 2) Randy Quaid and Shannon Dougherty. . . kissing-- Ewwwwwwwwww! That was a horrible image that I, unfortunately, took to bed with me. No wonder I couldn't sleep. 3) Having missed Category 6, I didn't even know what a Cat 6 or 7 storm might do. Didn't really matter, though, did it? 4) The disaster crew with the jerry-rigged computer system didn't even know the wind speeds of a Cat 5 storm (something that we Weather Channel buffs could have consulted on). Altogether, a dismal four hours that I'll never get back!… Expand
  10. Andrej
    Nov 14, 2005
    3
    The C7 movie took two Sundays to reveal to the world. Part 1: 9/10. Spectacularly futuristic visuals and suspense, and every disaster was right to the point... no needless 25min. long preperations for a fast-paced 2-min. long showing of tornados, and there was a lot of it to be seen in a short time span. (Nobody gives a **** about plot anymore. Everybody wants to be amazed in these The C7 movie took two Sundays to reveal to the world. Part 1: 9/10. Spectacularly futuristic visuals and suspense, and every disaster was right to the point... no needless 25min. long preperations for a fast-paced 2-min. long showing of tornados, and there was a lot of it to be seen in a short time span. (Nobody gives a **** about plot anymore. Everybody wants to be amazed in these movies, with or without preperatory background information, and CBS got that concept for one weekend.) The theological and political stuff kept me near the fast-forward button of my VCR for when I went to see it again 4-5 times. I want to deal with none of it. Part 2: 2/10. All the contradicting, expected, slow, overplanned, ridiculous, and unnecessary b.s. from "Category 6: Day of Destruction" came back in this part. People are out driving in these storms as if they're dealing with only gale-force windstorms, while entire buildings should be flattened in seconds, and 25min.-long plots are dedicated to kidnaps and personal rescues in one of the many so-called "special" buildings. Gradually, you knew it was all going to be a waste of your time and a continued falling below of expectations. (After all, this is "The End of the World," as it says in the subtitle, right? Wrong!) I got even more ****ed off when they introduced this magic fix to this storm, and you knew that since it's cinema, it's gonna be all right after all, the rescue efforts would have to succeed, and it would not be "The End of the World." What an overhyped subtitle! When the **** are the filmmakers of these disaster movies ever going to admit that saving the world can't be done so that they finally can focus on the visual stuff that worked? At the current rate, I can't wait for Category 8 if that ever comes out. Actually, I can. Just let me set up my tornado cam in the parking garage to record it. I'll be all right, trust me.… Expand
  11. johndoe
    Nov 14, 2005
    8
    I thought it was entertaining! That's the bottom line! There wre alos a few sub plots of interest and the special effects for regular TV were amazing in my book. As far as realism, I'm not privy to georgraphic or scientific studies so I can't comment on realism. It was just as good as the day after tomorrow.
  12. JohnsonW
    Nov 14, 2005
    0
    What a piece of crap. Plot - stupid. Dialogue - moronic. Characters - empty. Science - ridiculous. Religion - childish. I truly question my sanity on why I would finish watching it. It's like - why would you smell the milk when you know it went bad....
  13. ShellyD
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    I really enjoyed this show, it actually showed some depth. It showed different people, there reactions and actions in light of a disaster and it wasn't all about the storm. Great special effects!
  14. KyraJ
    Nov 13, 2005
    3
    Any actor who signed onto this mini series must realise by now their career is at a low ebb. It was absurd, but I watched every bit of it. Tivo'd it so I could zip through the ads, which made the four hour endeavor last approximately half that. Did I say absurd? 2 more tenths of a degree and the storm is over...yay!
  15. NeilG
    Nov 13, 2005
    0
    I just wasted my four hours on this downright pathetic movie. I was hoping to see actual good stuff like a storm hit cities, people frantically running around like dumb morons. The crappy movie jumped from scene to scene for no reason. 100% of the content in this movie is pure pointless. If you would like to waste your time on this bull****, then. . . . make sure you insult the movie as I just wasted my four hours on this downright pathetic movie. I was hoping to see actual good stuff like a storm hit cities, people frantically running around like dumb morons. The crappy movie jumped from scene to scene for no reason. 100% of the content in this movie is pure pointless. If you would like to waste your time on this bull****, then. . . . make sure you insult the movie as you watch it.… Expand
  16. PaulG.
    Nov 13, 2005
    0
    A complete waste of 2 hrs. According to the TV guide understood it was a rebroadcast, but learned part 1 was on week earlier (and not a repeat). Poor casting with abysmal acting and dialogue. Add a confusing kidnapping plot, political turmoil and bizarre science. Felt cheated; would have actually liked to have seen a category 7 destroy Washington's political landscape and not a A complete waste of 2 hrs. According to the TV guide understood it was a rebroadcast, but learned part 1 was on week earlier (and not a repeat). Poor casting with abysmal acting and dialogue. Add a confusing kidnapping plot, political turmoil and bizarre science. Felt cheated; would have actually liked to have seen a category 7 destroy Washington's political landscape and not a solution for saving it before it actually reached a 7 (also tornadoes are registered on an F scale). CBS, just like those tornadoes, you blew it!… Expand
  17. BillB
    Nov 13, 2005
    0
    Worst movie ever. I don't think it was suppose to be a comdy, but I found myself laughing a lot. The first cat 5 hurricane I have seen with no rain and 40 mph winds. It is amazing that they went to so much trouble to cut the power to save the day when usually a storm of that size would do it for you.
  18. me
    Nov 13, 2005
    1
    Love Randy Quaid, he was hilarious. The rest of the movie? The biggest mess of dreck imaginable. It did have entertainment value. I watched it fascinated at the level of how really bad it actually was. Offhand, I can't think of anything that I've viewed in many years that was as bad as this one. No exaggeration.
  19. BrittM
    Nov 13, 2005
    2
    I gave it a 2 based solely on some good looking actresses. I started reading all the reviews while I was watching it. I was googling Suki Kaiser. who played "Gayle" That's how bad it is.
  20. chuckw
    Nov 13, 2005
    1
    What kind of budget was this made on? $100k, and what is up with the stupid slow motion at the end of each scene. fire that director. only good thing about the movie is that Shannon Doughterty can continue her "B" movie career. What a loser.
  21. Markr
    Nov 13, 2005
    0
    Anyone notice how debris flies around the streets while theres not one leaf blowing on the trees? Or how the politition got sucked off the stairwell, yet noone else was having a hard time keeping their footing? this movie is so stupid IM embarrased. And yes this is absolutely written by leftist socialist retards who have an ax to grind, and they believe we're all so stupid we wont Anyone notice how debris flies around the streets while theres not one leaf blowing on the trees? Or how the politition got sucked off the stairwell, yet noone else was having a hard time keeping their footing? this movie is so stupid IM embarrased. And yes this is absolutely written by leftist socialist retards who have an ax to grind, and they believe we're all so stupid we wont notice and we will all fall blindly into their way of thinking like cattle!!… Expand
  22. MJS
    Nov 13, 2005
    1
    I thought it was absurd satire/farce. OK, bad absurd satire/farce, but still. James Brolin was positively comedic, with the hysterical caps and all. The "syense ficshun" must have been researched by Disney gnomes. Hope they got well compensated for it. There's a new 6 Flags ride comin' out of this one, I tell ya!
  23. DerekW
    Nov 13, 2005
    0
    Oh my god, this show is so bad it's painful. The worst stereotyping in history. Evil Republicans, crazy religious fanatics, evil oil companies. Are Howard Dean and George Soros the producers?
  24. RichardC
    Nov 13, 2005
    0
    Category 6 sucked! Category 7 is the worst! If they put out a Category 8 film, it's gonna be endsville!
  25. KevinL
    Nov 13, 2005
    0
    Too much going on! There was a soap opera within a soap opera within etc. Too many has been stars too!
  26. sethk
    Nov 13, 2005
    8
    Great Movie!!!!!!!!!!
  27. ShirleyV
    Nov 12, 2005
    10
    Great fun reading everyone's opinion. I rated this mini series high because i was an extra in it and really enjoyed running in terrior. We all knew that it would be as absurd and funny as was Category 6. It was great to see James Brolin up close and to take part in the special effects. Enjoy laughing at part two but don't look for any meaning to it all.
  28. KarenT
    Nov 11, 2005
    9
    I thought it was pretty good. Look forward to seeing the the next part.
  29. FarnazS
    Nov 11, 2005
    10
    This mini series is great and Shannen did a great job in it and the only reason that I'm watching this mini series is because of Shannen ;)
  30. maryg
    Nov 11, 2005
    7
    I thought that this show was as close to the real thing as we can et without reaching it. It should show everyone that we need to stop pulluting the earth and start taking better care of it.
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Metascore
18

Overwhelming dislike - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 9 out of 11
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Gillian Flynn
    33
    Accidentally ridiculous. [4 Nov 2005, p.69]
  2. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Charlie McCollum
    10
    As bad as the original was, the sequel is even worse.
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  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    25
    It has moments of being so-bad-it's-good, which is to say it's at its best when it's a near-satire of the genre. But it drowns in redundant action scenes and sentimentality.
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