Roland Emmerichis the undisputed king of disaster films, as he has been finding inventive ways to destroy iconic global locations and structures ever since Stargate and Independence Day cemented his talents in the mid-’90s. Although Emmerich’s films would never have been mistaken for “high art,” there was an unfortunate dip in quality that occurred after the turn of the century, as he seemed incapable of finding human stories to insert within the destruction. But 2004's The Day After Tomorrowbecame one of Emmerich’s best films because of the honesty with which he examined collateral damage, balancing the larger-than-life premise with personal dynamics and stakes. While it featured no shortage of impressive visual effects, The Day After Tomorrow packed an emotional punch thanks to the strong lead performance from Jake Gyllenhaal.
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