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Release Date:
8 May 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
Heaven and Earth are about to collide. morePlot:
Unless a comet can be destroyed before colliding with Earth, only those allowed into shelters will survive. Which people will survive? full summary | full synopsisAwards:
5 wins & 7 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(76 articles)
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A great movie moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robert Duvall | ... | Capt. Spurgeon 'Fish' Tanner | |
| Téa Leoni | ... | Jenny Lerner | |
| Elijah Wood | ... | Leo Beiderman | |
| Vanessa Redgrave | ... | Robin Lerner | |
| Morgan Freeman | ... | President Tom Beck | |
| Maximilian Schell | ... | Jason Lerner | |
| James Cromwell | ... | Alan Rittenhouse | |
| Ron Eldard | ... | Dr. Oren Monash | |
| Jon Favreau | ... | Dr. Gus Partenza | |
| Laura Innes | ... | Beth Stanley | |
| Mary McCormack | ... | Andrea 'Andy' Baker | |
| Richard Schiff | ... | Don Beiderman | |
| Leelee Sobieski | ... | Sarah Hotchner | |
| Blair Underwood | ... | Mark Simon | |
| Dougray Scott | ... | Eric Vennekor |
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Rated PG-13 for intense disaster related elements and brief language.Parents Guide:
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120 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:PG-13 (certificate #35964) | Iceland:12 | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | New Zealand:M | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Chile:TE | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 (w) | Hong Kong:IIA | Mexico:A | Netherlands:12 | Norway:11 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12Fun Stuff
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The freeway where the traffic jam occurs, is Virginia State Route 234 bypass around Manassas. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Leo Biederman picks up the motorcycle in the Hotchner's home at the end of the movie, the left-hand mirror is twisted the wrong way; however, when Leo takes off, the mirror is correctly set. moreSoundtrack:
It Must Be Angel Day moreFAQ
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This is a great movie. I think the people who don't like it are (1) people expecting it to be a summer blockbuster popcorn movie with a million special effects, or (2) people upset because they think it's cheesy / has scientific errors. Let me address both points.
First of all, this is not a disaster movie in the style of Armageddon or Volcano or any of them. It's a movie about humanity's struggle to deal with an impending disaster. And in doing that, it succeeds. Most of the film is supported by strong talent, including Robert Duvall and Morgan Freeman. In smaller roles, Max Schell, Vanessa Redgrave, and Ron Eldard really shine. I was disappointed by Tea Leoni's acting. And Elijah Wood and Leelee Sobieski didn't really do much for me, although they weren't bad.
Second, while the movie is not standard Hollywood flair, it doesn't altogether escape the Hollywood curse. There are a few fairly ridiculous moments and plot points. HOWEVER, compared to disaster movies, I have to say this are extremely minor. To counter this, there are some very touching scenes. I don't want to give anything away here, but most of them occur near the end of the film.
This is not the best movie ever by any means, but it comes as close as a mainstream Hollywood movie dealing with the end of the world is going to get. Also, James Horner's score was terrific.
Definitely worth a watch.