This is a review of the movie "2012," which is a traditional disaster movie about the end of the world as we know it. If you haven't seen this yet, I recommend it, as it is a wonderfully entertaining movie that has action, drama, and a good moral message.
Overall, this is a great disaster movie filled with great special effects, and human drama. It does have a bit of a moral message that wouldn't seem disagreeable to too many people, but the overall story is entertaining and doesn't slow at any point during the movie. It' keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
The movie begins with a couple of scientists, one working for the U.S. government, who discover some troubling data suggesting that the earth only has a few years left before global catastrophe strikes. We aren't sure what is going to happen, but we know that it is deadly serious. So much so the world governments engage in secret planning to prevent global panic.
As the government deals with how to handle the problem of an ending world, we see how several different characters deal with as well as the earth changing disaster slowly reveals itself to the unsuspecting public. Some of these characters will find a way to survive, while many will not.
Other characters that are completely likable and free from any traditional flaws discover the impending doom, and don't make it out alive. We need to see that even though some will make it past the impending disaster, many will not. We need to feel their pain.
The general message of the movie is that only by working together, can humanity save it self against the tide of history. Initially, the project which is developed to save only a small percentage of people is reserved only for the wealthy and the scientifically literate, in the end they make room for the common, blue collar worker. In this it is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. If you haven't seen this fine piece of film making yet, I'd recommend you put it on your list of DVDs to rent as soon as possible.
Overall, this is a great disaster movie filled with great special effects, and human drama. It does have a bit of a moral message that wouldn't seem disagreeable to too many people, but the overall story is entertaining and doesn't slow at any point during the movie. It' keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
The movie begins with a couple of scientists, one working for the U.S. government, who discover some troubling data suggesting that the earth only has a few years left before global catastrophe strikes. We aren't sure what is going to happen, but we know that it is deadly serious. So much so the world governments engage in secret planning to prevent global panic.
As the government deals with how to handle the problem of an ending world, we see how several different characters deal with as well as the earth changing disaster slowly reveals itself to the unsuspecting public. Some of these characters will find a way to survive, while many will not.
Other characters that are completely likable and free from any traditional flaws discover the impending doom, and don't make it out alive. We need to see that even though some will make it past the impending disaster, many will not. We need to feel their pain.
The general message of the movie is that only by working together, can humanity save it self against the tide of history. Initially, the project which is developed to save only a small percentage of people is reserved only for the wealthy and the scientifically literate, in the end they make room for the common, blue collar worker. In this it is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. If you haven't seen this fine piece of film making yet, I'd recommend you put it on your list of DVDs to rent as soon as possible.
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