It’s disappointing because director Mimi Leder seemed unable to commit to a clear vision, resulting in an awkward combination of science fiction and family drama weighed down by numerous sentimental storylines. Téa Leoni portrays a news reporter tasked with looking into the abrupt departure of a high-ranking American official—played by James Cromwell—and uncovers that a comet, identified a year prior, is headed towar…

An Astronomy club at a high school notices something unusual in space, and their teacher investigates, becoming concerned by what he uncovers, leading to a change in direction for the story. It's not terrible, especially considering this is the movie that popularized "E.L.E/Extinction Level Event" and brought public awareness to threats originating from outer space. Following that, apparently unconnected incide…

My expectations were high given the talented cast and my fondness for science fiction and classic disaster films, so I was genuinely let down. Since I purchased the DVD secondhand, I feel like I didn’t overpay; it's an acceptable way to spend some time. I think people who enjoy disaster movies or are fans of the actors would appreciate this one. It might be worth renting or buying a used copy, or even getting it n…