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2004Movie8 minEnglish

Office loser Jack discovers a lamppost with magic properties which makes him popular whenever he touches it.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users70%
Director: Roland EmmerichGenres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Disaster

Plot Summary

A climatologist tries to find his son in New York City after a sudden and severe superstorm begins to freeze the Northern Hemisphere. As global warming causes dramatic climate shifts, massive storms, tornadoes, and a new ice age threaten humanity's survival.

Critical Reception

The Day After Tomorrow was a box office success, grossing over $552 million worldwide. However, it received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its visual effects and spectacle but criticized its scientific inaccuracies and predictable plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning disaster sequences that are both thrilling and terrifying.
  • Often criticized for its significant scientific inaccuracies and overly simplistic narrative.
  • A typical Roland Emmerich spectacle that prioritizes large-scale destruction over character development.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film for its impressive special effects and high-stakes disaster scenarios, finding it an exciting and entertaining popcorn movie. However, some viewers found the plot predictable and the scientific elements implausible.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.

Fun Fact

The film's depiction of a new ice age was heavily criticized by scientists for its lack of scientific accuracy, despite the filmmakers consulting with climate experts.

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