Not only is New York the
ideal setting for Hollywood films of all shapes and sizes, it's also the perfect place for
top special-effects wizards to conjure up insane levels of cinematic damage in their blockbuster disaster movies and action flicks. From superheroes warding off an alien invasion in
The Avengers to the harrowing natural catastrophes seen in
The Day After Tomorrow, this top ten list counts down the absolute best (and worst) ways to destroy New York City.