Week story, poor dialogue, stereotyped characters poorly illustrated by mediocre performances, sentimental ending, overuse of Biblical references... but damn it was entertaining. I can't help but give credit to a film that not only destroys America completely, but also floods the Himalayas. Hilarious.
Too long, the focus would have been better spent on the long build up rather than the start of the disaster, followed by an hour of shit going mental. And the science is REALLY bollocks. And inconsistent. I don't mind bollocks, I LOVE The Core but the difference is it finds it's nonsense and stays consistent. This goes *real neutrino science*, "ah but that's nonsense" then just Michelle Bachman's for 2 hours. All the ash just cleared in 27 days huh? Nice one. Dissapointed. Some fun bits though.
No point with effects when the story is completly stupid, aswell as the acting. Cusack should retire. I cant believe they still pack these movies with the same old dumb patriot-clichés
Despite the presence of good actors like John Cusack and Woody Harrelson the writing makes you wish the people who worked on the dialog and plot were washed away by tsunamis as well. Even with a super high budget it's typical cliche ridden sentimental Hollywood trash. The main spectacle here is the CGI with the effects ranging from disappointing video game like cut scene effects to excellent top notch stuff like the volcanoes. It's worth seeing once but make sure you have a few beers first.
I saw this drunk (like... really drunk) and had the time of my life - the whole limo sequence is the longest laugh I've ever had. The only movie where I've stood up in the cinema and clapped at the end. Will never see it again.
I think this is one of the biggest rip-off films. Eventhough the special effects were breathtaking the plot was just a load of RUBBISH!!!! and it had one of those "lived happily ever after" disney endings which made my opinion on this film alot worst. I wouldn't recommend this film to anyone as it is nothing more than disappointing.