Golden rules of a Roland Emmerich blockbuster.
Never, ever, let plausibility get in the way of a good story.
Dont worry with expensive actors when you could spend the money on some computer graphics.
And always guff on for about 20 minutes after the audiences buttocks have given way.
And so we haveThe Day After Tomorrow.
On paper, a potentially interesting take on climate change, wrapped around a modern day blockbuster.
Dont concern yourself too much with that though; Emmerich certainly didnt.
And if you’re able to get into the blockbuster mindset, then this is decent stuff.
In terms of spectacle, it rivals Emmerichs previous hitIndependence Day, although its not a better film.
But when the shit hits the fan, its good, dumbass fun.
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In terms of the Blu-ray, the high definition transfer is excellent, too.
Its a terrific transfer, and is easily, effortlessly matched by an outstanding audio track too.
Its a neat little feature, but nothing more.
As a high definition workout, theres little denying thatThe Day After Tomorrowreally does deliver.
Shame the film is a little ropey, though…
The Film
The Disc
Rating:
3 out of 5
