The first candidate for one of the worst films of 1998.

| Original Score: D- | Jan 19, 2023

A sharply photographed, sparkling little thriller, full of appropriate slow-motion, exciting confrontations in unique settings, and a rip-roaring climax.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Jan 2, 2022

In terms of pure visuals, I loved this film.

| Original Score: 3.0/4.0 | Sep 10, 2020

Hard Rain is pure water torture.

| Original Score: 1.5/4 | Jan 9, 2018

It impresses because of the way it makes the flood look so vital to the narrative.

| Original Score: C+ | Apr 14, 2016

It's big, dumb, noisy, and teeming with idiotic dialogue, yet the finished feature has a certain merry swagger about it that keeps everything motoring right along, and the hook of the film is immaculately presented.

| Original Score: B- | Feb 11, 2010

Virtually nothing that takes place here is believable for a moment, beginning with the idea that all these people would expend all their energies trying to shoot one another when they are so imperiled to begin with.

| Jul 17, 2009

You know you're in trouble when Betty White (denture wearer...Rogaine needer) is the big scene-stealer.

| Jan 7, 2009

The flood rises, the night grows murky, and it becomes clear that the more water there is on screen, the less room there is for anything of interest to happen.

| Original Score: C- | Dec 17, 2008

Hard Rain may not be the most inventive of thriller plots, essentially boiling down to an extended chase with all concerned after the moneybags, but it's extremely impressive as a physical production.

| Jun 24, 2006

Overall, HARD RAIN is the kind of film that most people will see, enjoy, and forget five minutes later... entirely adequate.

| Jun 25, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 5/10 | Jun 9, 2004

For all the talent and effort involved, ''Hard Rain'' turns out to be routine entertainment.

| May 20, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 1/4 | May 14, 2003

| Original Score: 4/5 | Feb 8, 2003

Great opening shot that leads to an action flick that's all wet.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 7, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5 | Dec 6, 2002

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Oct 16, 2002

A surprisingly enjoyable thriller.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 11, 2002

| Original Score: 2/4 | Apr 12, 2002