Jake Gyllenhaal fans 'on edge of their seats' watching disaster movie
Movie fans are "gripped" by the disaster flick featuring A-list star Jake Gyllenhaal, as New York City crumbles under the devastating impacts of climate change.
The Day After Tomorrow is a thrilling cinematic experience that merges the real-world issue of climate change with the suspense of an edge-of-your-seat thriller, captivating audiences.
It's particularly the film's visual effects that set it apart from its peers in the disaster movie genre, earning it a BAFTA for Best Special Visual Effects.
A glowing critique from Rotten Tomatoes reads: "The Day After Tomorrow plays with the idea of global warming and flips it to global cooling. The visuals and CGI are outstanding.
"The whole tsunami sequence and then subsequent freezing scenes are just spectacular to watch even today.
"The acting is a little shoddy, with decent performances from Dennis Quaid and Sela Ward. Otherwise, the film is really just a special effects extravaganza geared towards making a statement against global warming."
Central to the plot is Jack Hall, portrayed by Dennis Quaid, an American paleoclimatologist who uncovers a colossal ice sheet breakaway that sets off a catastrophic climate shift.
He faces a perilous trek back to New York City to reunite with his son as a cataclysmic storm thrusts the planet into a new ice age, reports the Express.
Back in the metropolis, his son Sam and a group of pals are preparing to compete in an academic decathlon. But severe superstorms and torrential rains inundate Manhattan, leaving the city awash and residents wading through floodwaters with no means of transport.
In response to the crisis, Hall is pushing for the president to evacuate people further south until the weather subsides, as they face freezing temperatures.
As he battles to reach his son, the hurdles intensify and viewers are left biting their nails, questioning if survival is possible in these harsh conditions.
A critique says: "Unique and gripping! I hadn't seen a film similar to this before, so I thought this was great to watch. Great acting and very good effects. Will watch this again and again."
Although 'The Day After Tomorrow' has garnered acclaim for its stunning visual effects, opinions are divided over its plot. Scoring a modest 45% on Rotten Tomatoes, it faces scrutiny for acting and scriptwriting from some quarters.
One viewer commented: "People who are looking for a great story and characters, this movie is not for you. But, if you like intense sequences that leave you on the edge of your seat, you will love this movie."
Meanwhile, another reviewer noted: "Worth a watch during a snow day. There are several holes in the plot, but it's intense and entertaining!".
Those intrigued by the prospect of witnessing the world's potential endgame can stream 'The Day After Tomorrow' now on Disney+.
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