IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users64%
Director: Rob Cohen•Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Disaster
A former New York City Emergency Medical Services chief, Kit Latura, is disgraced after a job went wrong. When a massive explosion seals off a New Jersey tunnel leading to Manhattan, trapping a group of survivors inside, Latura must return to action. He battles a ticking clock, collapsing infrastructure, and a dangerous antagonist to rescue the passengers before the entire tunnel floods and is consumed by fire.
Daylight received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing the plot and over-the-top action sequences. However, it was a moderate commercial success, resonating with audiences who enjoyed its disaster-movie thrills and Sylvester Stallone's performance.
Praised for its suspenseful set pieces and action-packed sequences.
Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
Sylvester Stallone's performance was seen as a highlight by some, though others found it routine.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an entertaining disaster movie with exciting action and a good pace. Some viewers felt the plot was somewhat generic, but the special effects and Stallone's role were often highlighted as positives.
The elaborate set for the collapsed tunnel was built on a soundstage in California and was one of the largest sets ever constructed for a film at the time.
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