Upon its release, the film received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences alike.

: Reviewers often cited "wooden dialogue," "flat writing," and a lack of character development. Many felt the film's premise was derivative of "better" disaster-heist movies.

: While some found David Zayas's performance entertaining, Mel Gibson's role was frequently described as "phoning it in" or lacking his usual charisma.

: Despite the "hurricane" setting, many viewers noted that the intensity of the storm rarely felt like more than a heavy downpour on screen.

as Cardillo: A disgraced officer looking for redemption who is tasked with the evacuation.