After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.
Visual Effects
That wall of water hitting Manhattan still slaps.
Practical Effects
Frozen Statue of Liberty—practical effects, not CGI.
Score
Harald Kloser's brassy apocalyptic bangers.
Director
Roland Emmerich
Dennis Quaid
Jack Hall
Jake Gyllenhaal
Sam Hall
Emmy Rossum
Laura Chapman
Dash Mihok
Jason Evans
Jay O. Sanders
Frank Harris
Sela Ward
Dr. Lucy Hall
Austin Nichols
J.D.
Arjay Smith
Brian Parks
Tamlyn Tomita
Janet Tokada
Sasha Roiz
Parker
Ian Holm
Terry Rapson
Richard McMillan
Dennis
Carl Alacchi
Venezuelan Delegate
Kenneth Welsh
Vice President Becker
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