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LiorCNov 24, 2009

First movie this year I wanted to leave the theatre in the middle of the movie. A formula movie done cliche after cliche. It seems as if a robot directed it. Good CGI, though.

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DavidINov 24, 2009

This film had all the hype surronding it purely because of the impressive trailers. Unfortunately the trailers do not tell the full story by a long way. Firstly the novelties: There is no plot and the so called "acting" is none existent. The This film had all the hype surronding it purely because of the impressive trailers. Unfortunately the trailers do not tell the full story by a long way. Firstly the novelties: There is no plot and the so called "acting" is none existent. The average person wont really care about that though so lets get on to the thing everyone is talking about realated to this film. The special effects. Special they may be but to be brutally honest you can find most of the CGI stuff in Emerichs other films let alone the genre on Disaster. Ok so they are impressive (hence the 5) but they are in no way believable even in the context of the film! If you go to the cinema today and you want to see a good film dont see this. If you want to see a film with 70% recycled special effects and 0% talent/ plot then go ahead and waste 2 and a half hours.… Expand

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O.Q.R.Nov 24, 2009

What a waste of time. Whoever worked in the dialogues and the story of this movie, please don't disappoint us again or please just change career. I give it one point because I had a good laugh at the joke of the Russian guy in the car.

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FatManNov 23, 2009

This is awesome! I love it, I don't know why people are acting like idiots saying "It's scientifically impossible!" Course it ain'! It's a freakin movie! And a dang good one too. What about CG? Without it, all the This is awesome! I love it, I don't know why people are acting like idiots saying "It's scientifically impossible!" Course it ain'! It's a freakin movie! And a dang good one too. What about CG? Without it, all the smashing and bashing and explosions wound't be there. And people say there's too much relianse on that. HAVE THEY SEEN THE TRAILER? It's meant to show what you can expect, and I got what I expected. 2 hours of the world coming to an end and cool effects(especially when the USS JFK topples on the White house and when the Yellowstone Caldera erupts. Watch this movie! It's awesome.… Expand

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BernieBNov 23, 2009

Anybody expecting serious human drama or even realistic acting is simply watching the wrong movie. This is all about spectacle and visual delight, and on that score, the movie delivers! The presence of bad rich, elitist villains is enough to Anybody expecting serious human drama or even realistic acting is simply watching the wrong movie. This is all about spectacle and visual delight, and on that score, the movie delivers! The presence of bad rich, elitist villains is enough to carry whatever drama is needed to fill the non-disaster portions, but otherwise, if you want to see the world fall apart spectacularly, you will not be disappointed. That's what it's all about!… Expand

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MikePNov 23, 2009

I have to say that I fell for the marketing campaign on this movie. All the trailers, billboards, ads, etc. Even worse I do this for a living and I let this happen!? Where did I go wrong? Well for one believing that the cast could pull this I have to say that I fell for the marketing campaign on this movie. All the trailers, billboards, ads, etc. Even worse I do this for a living and I let this happen!? Where did I go wrong? Well for one believing that the cast could pull this off. Unfortunately impossible. John Cusack and Danny Glover. Wow. Should have really saw that coming. And how about the action in the movie? Well nothing you didn't see in the trailers except horribly repeated. OK OK. I know, the premise? Well I have to give in there. It might happen - we'll have to wait a few years to see, but I'll give them a few points for that. But all in all, a waste of $9 and 2 hours/50 minutes that I would like back please.… Expand

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JoshMNov 23, 2009

Although I enjoyed the great CGI and all the explosions and firey balls of doom, the script was just so cheesey it was unbearable. Any movie with the lines 'it's a suicide mission!' and 'we have to wait for dad!' Although I enjoyed the great CGI and all the explosions and firey balls of doom, the script was just so cheesey it was unbearable. Any movie with the lines 'it's a suicide mission!' and 'we have to wait for dad!' (right before he pulls him self from the bottom of a crevasse) is just bound to be crap.… Expand

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JeffSNov 22, 2009

If you go to this movie expecting Gone With the Wind, then you'll be disappointed. But, if you go to it expecting great visuals and a 2.5 hour roller coaster ride that's not to be taken seriously, then you'll have some fun. If you go to this movie expecting Gone With the Wind, then you'll be disappointed. But, if you go to it expecting great visuals and a 2.5 hour roller coaster ride that's not to be taken seriously, then you'll have some fun. This is a popcorn movie, plain and simple.… Expand

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JoradTNov 22, 2009

I quite enjoyed this movie. It's indeed quite over the top yet at the same time there was a decent amount of character development and some nice tension was built throughout (even though every circumstance came out with a positive I quite enjoyed this movie. It's indeed quite over the top yet at the same time there was a decent amount of character development and some nice tension was built throughout (even though every circumstance came out with a positive outcome). Overall it's definately worth seeing also due to the great effects.… Expand

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ChrisSNov 22, 2009

well it wasn't that bad. I know it's not gonna happen and the effects were amazing. It was very Predictable and the script was crap. The cast was Passable and I laughed.

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LukeGNov 21, 2009

This movie was so cool. The Only bad thing about it was that there were not one, not two, but three shots where they were escaping danger somehow in the nick of time. Otherwise this movie was awesome.

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KevonANov 21, 2009

From the director if Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow, you'll expect in 2012 you'll get some mass destruction of unspeakable disasters as the world would end. And that's exactly what you get. The plot could have From the director if Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow, you'll expect in 2012 you'll get some mass destruction of unspeakable disasters as the world would end. And that's exactly what you get. The plot could have been better but it's overshadowed by Grade 'A' special effects and brilliant acting. It's a must watch. Total Immersion and a classic disaster movie.… Expand

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ZackANov 20, 2009

Just real bad.

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RiaSNov 20, 2009

The effect in this movie is awesome. The storyboard is quite good, if i was a scientist, yes i would say that it can be happen on our world. But the things that disappointed me the most was the "LUCK" factor of the main character on this The effect in this movie is awesome. The storyboard is quite good, if i was a scientist, yes i would say that it can be happen on our world. But the things that disappointed me the most was the "LUCK" factor of the main character on this movie, i don't know why, i just feel they all was too lucky to be alive in that condition.… Expand

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CarolynMNov 20, 2009

This epic *had* to be over two hours long in order to cram in every imaginable cliche and every trite plot device. No twists here: whatever happen--you saw it coming from the beginning. The script is plodding and even good actors give This epic *had* to be over two hours long in order to cram in every imaginable cliche and every trite plot device. No twists here: whatever happen--you saw it coming from the beginning. The script is plodding and even good actors give underwhelming performances. Yes, the special effects are amazing, but nothing will be lost if you rent the DVD in 6 months.… Expand

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RichardENov 20, 2009

The neighborhood theater

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AlNov 20, 2009

Based on some of the reviews, my expectations were not high. I was very pleasantly surprised! Maybe these harsh reviewers were expecting Shakespeare. This is a fun, entertaining movie that really delivers. Could have used a little editing at Based on some of the reviews, my expectations were not high. I was very pleasantly surprised! Maybe these harsh reviewers were expecting Shakespeare. This is a fun, entertaining movie that really delivers. Could have used a little editing at the end - a bit too long. Other than that - great!… Expand

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ChrisONov 19, 2009

Simply amazing... it's shocking how some people or critics can rate this movie low (people who only like Mario and Harry Potter I'd bet) Must see!!!

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R.LopezNov 19, 2009

In Stargate(1994) he took us to a whole other world, In Independence Day(1996) He Invaded the planet like no ones done before, In The Patriot(2000) He showed us the trials and tribulations of The Americans in there fight for freedom and In In Stargate(1994) he took us to a whole other world, In Independence Day(1996) He Invaded the planet like no ones done before, In The Patriot(2000) He showed us the trials and tribulations of The Americans in there fight for freedom and In The Day After Tomorrow he gave us a glimpse of what Global Warming can do to our planet. It's 2009 and Roland Emmerich has created his disaster film masterpiece and that film is called, 2012. 2012 is epic, exciting, smart, heartfelt, dramatic and powerful, It's one of the most potent and sweeping action drama's to hit the screens in years. I haven't been this moved or shocked by a disaster film since I saw The Poseidon Adventure(1974) and The War of the Worlds(2005). The story is centered around an academic researcher and his family as they try and out run the end of the world as predicted by the ancient Mayan calender which states the world will end on 12-21-2012(Which will never happen.) It starts out like all disaster films setting up events and scientists telling you there is nothing to worry about and wigged out people telling you that there lying and the world is coming to an end. Then you meet the hero of your story, in this case John Cusack and you get to see his troubles and find out some things about him, and then the the Earth starts to shake and the Global destruction begins and Cusack and his family are on the run from the danger that seeks to destroy them. Sounds pretty clique, huh? Well truthfully it's not, because once the Earth starts a go-in' the drama and power starts a flow-in'. It's one of the most satisfying films of the year and delivers on it's promise to shock and wow, and boy does it ever. John Cusack delivers an awesome performance as the father and hero of the story, Cusack gives off a great sense of loyalty and selflessness in this film which is rare to see him do seeing as he has never played a part quite like this. Amanda Peet is great as Cusack's ex in this film, she plays the part of the concerned ex and mother very well and gives much emotion to the role than she has done in the past. Chiwetel Ejiofor does great here as the sympathetic and tough scientific adviser to the President. He brings more power to the film and adds more to the dramatic punch the films has. Oliver Platt is nothing short of brilliant as the self-absorbed and crass as the President's Chief of Staff. He is the villain of the film and makes a rare role out of it (seeing as in all disaster films nature is the enemy.) Platt is cunning ,ruthless and smart he adds to the energy and flare of the film and by the end you'll hate his guts. But all in all the cast delivers knockout performances in this film and really raise the bar for this genre. 2012 is a film you have to go into with an open mind so you can fully comprehended the statement it is trying to make. It's one of those film that when you walk out it leaves you gasping for air and also leaves you thinking about how much we don't respect life sometimes. It's a good film, with a powerful message and a great story that resonates with the heart and soul. All in all 2012 delivers.… Expand

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SausageNov 19, 2009

Continents displace, super volcanoes erupt, cities vanish, tidel waves swallow the Himalayas...every distaster you could possibly imagine is in this movie...except one that shouldn't be....THE SCRIPT!!!!!

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OmarBNov 18, 2009

It is simply an excellent film, special effects are impressive, besides, if they wanted a film where everything is scientifically credible, expect to make a documentary fiction. For me, the best movie I've seen, with touches of It is simply an excellent film, special effects are impressive, besides, if they wanted a film where everything is scientifically credible, expect to make a documentary fiction. For me, the best movie I've seen, with touches of laughter, excitement, love, action ... Finally, movies are not 100% accurate, A movie is for us to ENJOY OK?… Expand

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RyanAANov 18, 2009

Maybe this movie science is little ridiculus,and the story line is confusing at early movie part, but it's fun..the CG is awesome, that's make difrence from other disaster movie in last decade, i imagine if this movie can be make Maybe this movie science is little ridiculus,and the story line is confusing at early movie part, but it's fun..the CG is awesome, that's make difrence from other disaster movie in last decade, i imagine if this movie can be make as thrill ride..it will be totally AWESOME.… Expand

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ChristopherJNov 18, 2009

I went in expecting to love it because I tend to love movies about the apocalypse. I loved Deep Impact, Armageddon, The Day After Tomorrow, I Am Legend, and so on... but this was the cheesiest and least fulfilling movie of its genre I have I went in expecting to love it because I tend to love movies about the apocalypse. I loved Deep Impact, Armageddon, The Day After Tomorrow, I Am Legend, and so on... but this was the cheesiest and least fulfilling movie of its genre I have ever seen. The only thing that kept me in the theatre was the cinematography and the fantastic graphic art. The storyline is terrible, the characters aren't relatable, and the music was beyond typical. I was only surprised by the absence the statue of liberty. Every other iconic image was present; why not throw her in there? ...with a bag of "pull-ups" in hand.… Expand

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JoshRNov 18, 2009

I've never been so bored in all of my life. The acting was crap, the script was crap, the storyline was crap, even the cgi's which have been so hyped up, were nothing special. I really do believe this is the nastiest, tackiest hunk I've never been so bored in all of my life. The acting was crap, the script was crap, the storyline was crap, even the cgi's which have been so hyped up, were nothing special. I really do believe this is the nastiest, tackiest hunk of junk I have ever been to see in my life.… Expand

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CherMNov 17, 2009

Scientifically accurate, it ain't. Freaking Awesome, IT IS! Roland Emmerich takes you on a two hour tour through some of humanities greatest fears. Drowning? check. Drowning in a typhoon? check. Drowning after an earthquake hits the Scientifically accurate, it ain't. Freaking Awesome, IT IS! Roland Emmerich takes you on a two hour tour through some of humanities greatest fears. Drowning? check. Drowning in a typhoon? check. Drowning after an earthquake hits the Washington D.C. and topples the Washington Monument and the USS JFK smushes the President (Danny Glover, FTW!)? check!!! (maybe that one is just MY nightmare) Needless to say, this is not a movie rooted in reality. It may have started in reality (as in Emmerich deciding, "Hey, let's have humans in this movie instead of a giant lizard or space aliens!") but the movie is a spectacle. It's that train crash you can't look away from. The gravity-defying cake that YOU KNOW is going to topple onto the bride at any moment. The 2008 Presidential election (I kid, I kid...) Regardless, if you like action movies...if you like AMAZING CGI/special effects...if you like REALLY BIG BOATS...Go see 2012. Ignore the impossibility of the events, and ignore all the dialog in the last hour of the movie and you will love it...and go back again, just like I am. and again. and again.... and again.… Expand

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AlejandroC.Nov 17, 2009

Simply horrible...1 pt. for CGI which gets stale after the first few times you see what you already saw in the trailer...the script was actually insulting.

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jaybNov 17, 2009

I am a sucker! I look forward to disaster films and the big special effects, but when I come out of the theatre I feel cheated and bored. This goes for all the big disaster films of the past decade, and I really thought this one would be I am a sucker! I look forward to disaster films and the big special effects, but when I come out of the theatre I feel cheated and bored. This goes for all the big disaster films of the past decade, and I really thought this one would be different (despite the reviews---GOD! For once I should listen to the reviews and stay away!). I know it's hard to ask for an ounce of reality in this type of blockbuster and to slice out a little of the cheese, but what was I thinking. It's always a dumbed-down idea in the script and I rolled my eyes throughout the film. Gimme back my money!!!!… Expand

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MichaelRNov 17, 2009

Yes, the coincidences & narrow escapes are preposterous. And yes, the science is silly. But c'mon people this is not Shakespeare. It's a thrill ride better than anything at a theme park. The CGI effects are spectacular, and even if Yes, the coincidences & narrow escapes are preposterous. And yes, the science is silly. But c'mon people this is not Shakespeare. It's a thrill ride better than anything at a theme park. The CGI effects are spectacular, and even if you know that most of the heroes will come out all right, it still manages seat-gripping suspense. If you want high drama go see something like Precious. If you want a fun ride, don't miss this state-of-the-art spectacle.… Expand

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DanielNov 17, 2009

Utterly absurd, but exactly what was expected. Great fun!

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DudleiO.Nov 17, 2009

Of course the movie has some clichès, and as you move towards the end, some of the plot is quite predictable, but it's probably one of the best disaster movies ever made! The scenes are so real and so intense that I felt Of course the movie has some clichès, and as you move towards the end, some of the plot is quite predictable, but it's probably one of the best disaster movies ever made! The scenes are so real and so intense that I felt breathless. You could feel like that was all really happening!… Expand

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ritahNov 16, 2009

I liked this movie - even though I read the reviews before I did and after I saw it I relay don't understand what not to like - this is a good movie ... ( as far as actors they all played well including John C he is very good ).

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G.M.Nov 16, 2009

A good movie with touching moments & good tension with some comedy.

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ShimmyNov 16, 2009

Very pointless movie. Waste of money, time and effort. It's sad to see such good actors wasting their time on such a bad movie. Avoid at all cost.

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MiKENov 16, 2009

Even the special effects couldn't save this movie! Over the top non believable action sequences got boring really quickly, to the point where you knew that the main characters were going to survive. Taking the suspense completely out for me.

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LANov 16, 2009

If my review were based only in special effects, then the movie deserves 10/10. However all the good effects are lost in a lame and unrealistic plot; some humor is also injected in disastrous situations which is totally unnecessary. The main If my review were based only in special effects, then the movie deserves 10/10. However all the good effects are lost in a lame and unrealistic plot; some humor is also injected in disastrous situations which is totally unnecessary. The main characters never suffer a scratch and they made it to the other part of the world, where everybody else...well...dies. Silly movie. Please skip this one.… Expand

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HollyC.Nov 16, 2009

I loved this movie - felt as though I had been on a huge roller coaster when I left the theater. I was pleased that there was very little "2012" in it. It's classic end-of-the-world-hold onto your pants thrills!!

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ClaytonDNov 16, 2009

Fun movie but you had to check your understanding of physics and geology and earth science at the door. My favorite line was "...29,000...". I will be very careful the next time I visit Yellowstone.

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ClintonMNov 16, 2009

I'm not kidding - This is the worst movie I have ever seen. At least 1/3 of the audience walked out before it ended. I skipped the last 10 minutes or so because I couldn't bear it. I hope the world ends before seeing this again.

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AaronR.Nov 15, 2009

The thing that a lot of people don't seem to understand is the fact that the Mayan/Aztec Calendar doesn't predict the end of the world when that Calendar ends. It simply is predicting the end of an age. Now compare this with the The thing that a lot of people don't seem to understand is the fact that the Mayan/Aztec Calendar doesn't predict the end of the world when that Calendar ends. It simply is predicting the end of an age. Now compare this with the Catholic belief that the Archangel Uriel will come into control of the world in 2012 (the Archangels all take care of shaping the world every few centuries by switching shifts in a way), who was in control when the renaissance came around, and you have a very bright future to look forward to. The movie itself, while getting its subject material completely wrong, was just below mediocre. The special effects were good and the acting was decent. But there wasn't much plot other then the world is ending and i must protect my family. This team has been doing this thing over and over again, and they just don't be seeming to get the hint. I suppose that can be attributed to the fact that they're movies always have good advertising. But if you don't know how bad their previous works are, these are the guys that did the 1998 Godzilla. This is a popcorn flick, nothing more. I can't recommend it, but if you want the Transformer experience (lots of action, little [or stupid] plot) then i suppose you may come away entertained.… Expand

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DanaMNov 15, 2009

Enjoyed it thoroughly. Not sure what movie these reviewers were watchin, but we felt it was well worth our scare entertainment dollars. Go see it on the big screen!

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ChrisNov 15, 2009

Wow. It's been a long time since i've paid good money to see a film THIS bad. I'm giving it a couple of points for effects, but they are literally the only thing remotely good about 2012. It's just so... so... dumb. And Wow. It's been a long time since i've paid good money to see a film THIS bad. I'm giving it a couple of points for effects, but they are literally the only thing remotely good about 2012. It's just so... so... dumb. And not dumb in a fun way, just dumb in a dumb way. If it wasn't so loud, I could have happily fallen asleep through it, which would have been a far better use of my time. Ugh. It was so unbelievably bad it actually made me a little angry.… Expand

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HyperSNov 15, 2009

I told myself, "if this car exits that plane I'm walking out," and despite a laugh-out-loud joke by the Russian billionaire in the car seconds earlier... walk out I did. First time I ever walked outta a movie and I nearly left long ago I told myself, "if this car exits that plane I'm walking out," and despite a laugh-out-loud joke by the Russian billionaire in the car seconds earlier... walk out I did. First time I ever walked outta a movie and I nearly left long ago when a plane for about the 3rd time flew off a runway that was crumbling right behind it, followed by some occurance forcing the crew to have to navigate their way through falling debris and buildings, rather than simply being able to pull up to avoid it all. The special effects look great (and will have you going to watch this movie no matter how many bad reviews and warnings you read), but are waaaay too over-the-top and absurd in the worst Hollywood cliche of ways. Cars jumping gaps ala Speed; always being chased by an impending doom perfectly timed to be one sec behind the hero; vehicle being hit by meteor-sized volcanic debris yet still drivable; etc. Everything is pushed to such an extreme degree that its just too ridiculous to believe or bearable to watch over and over and over and over again. The movie became so cheesy I found myself laughing at things I wasn't supposed to be laughing at (e.g., dialogue exchanges that the director wanted to be emotional). Yeah, that's right... daddy's going down into molten lava in a Winnebago, his kids are screaming "Daddy, NO!", and I'm laughing my *ss off at the unbelievable silliness of the situation and how it got to this point. This movie's script is so mind-numbingly dumb that subjecting the audience to it for anything longer than 1.5 hours should be classified as torture. Unfortunately this movie goes on for 2.5+ hours. (you've been warned.)… Expand

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SylvieKNov 15, 2009

Awesome movie!!! Makes you appreciate life a little bit more. CGI's are really good, it did not feel like we were watching for 2h40 mins!

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kgmNov 15, 2009

The vision and the scale of this epic movie are quite impressive. It also sports a multi-cultural storyline and cast which I found gratifying. It praises educational accomplishments and correct moral choices. All this is good. the plot isn

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JHNov 15, 2009

This was the most god awful big budget movie I've ever seen!! It made Independence Day look Oscar worthy.

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NeilBNov 15, 2009

Its amazing that every plane take off, the plane has to drop then, swing up. Didn't know Vegas had that from the airport to the bellaigo

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OliverHNov 15, 2009

An amazing film, truly epic in proportion. While everyone seems to get on a little too well, the sheer scope blows you away.

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ChrisDNov 15, 2009

An exciting movie! At times it was ridiculous, but that was made up for by the sheer awesomeness of the special effects and horror. Many scenes were emotion-provoking. I was feeling the intensity and brute helplessness of the character. An exciting movie! At times it was ridiculous, but that was made up for by the sheer awesomeness of the special effects and horror. Many scenes were emotion-provoking. I was feeling the intensity and brute helplessness of the character. Parts were even very thought-provoking in the form of what it means to be human, and that even if doing one thing "saves" humanity it would really be "destroying" the humanity of all surviving humans; in a very Battlestar Galactica-esque manner. It also says that these event occur due to a magnetic polar shift that happens every some thousand years. The events are very Noah's Ark-like just saying. This movie was exciting, nerve-racking, tragic, destructive, dark, and even had that aspect of thought-provoking themes of being human and not being human. Overall exactly what I want from a disaster movies. One Emmerich's best, up there with Day After Tomorrow, and Independence Day. (Though not any Wall*E, Dark Knight, Star Trek, or anything.) 7.5/10… Expand

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ChadSNov 14, 2009

Jackson Curtis(John Cusack) lives inside his head; he writes science fiction novels, he's hardly what you would call a man of action. But there goes the fabulist, hunched behind the wheel of a stretch limo, saving the family from a Jackson Curtis(John Cusack) lives inside his head; he writes science fiction novels, he's hardly what you would call a man of action. But there goes the fabulist, hunched behind the wheel of a stretch limo, saving the family from a fast-approaching fault line, in a car that somehow performs like a Porsche. Emasculated by his ex-wife's new husband, who ridicules the number of books that Jackson has in print, the modestly successful novelist regains control of the household(that he had sacrificed for his "art"), forcing Gordon(Tom McCarthy), a successful plastic surgeon, to take a backseat, literally, as the father of two drives his familial passengers(plus the medical "boobie fairy") to relative safety. During their death-defying escape from a destabilizing crust, Jackson's progress is impeded when he encounters a slow-moving vehicle, commandeered shakily by an oblivious old woman, for comic relief, of course, since the end of the world is supposed to be fun. (Not gloomy like Don McKellar's 1999 indie "Last Night".) Not soon after the moviegoer laughs at the moribundity of lady geezers, the earthquakes gets them. Off-screen, naturally: blood is a bummer. Actual bloodshed means that people are actually dead. Death becomes less abstract. Asking a blockbuster diaster movie to account for the staggering amount of lives lost in "2012" with anything approaching gravity would kill the box office, so at the very least, the filmmaker tries to make us care about this one family(and if the scientist played by Chiwetel Ejiofor gets to bed the president's daughter played by Thandie Newton), in the midst of all its CGI effects. Does it? Sort of. Who doesn't like John Cusack? Or Amanda Peet? When Gordon pilots the plane(usurping Jackson's position as the provider, for the moment), the moviegoer wonders what heroic deed Jackson will perform to ultimately win the battle of the dads. (Hint: think James Cameron's "The Abyss".) But so much importance given towards this human drama seems disproportionate to the human tragedy at hand, and makes these people ludicrously self-absorbed, and annoying. But all in all, "2012" is pretty damn great for a stupid ass movie.… Expand

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ToddZNov 14, 2009

A dreadfully poor movie that made me feel embarrassed as a person with a brain. The catastrophe scenes were so huge and overwhelming that there was no context. The writing so poor that the acting was terrible. Melodrama at it's worst. A dreadfully poor movie that made me feel embarrassed as a person with a brain. The catastrophe scenes were so huge and overwhelming that there was no context. The writing so poor that the acting was terrible. Melodrama at it's worst. Stay away.… Expand

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TDKinDallasNov 14, 2009

Crazy fun night at the movies. The ultimate disaster movie, even if it is exactly what you expected from the trailers. What is up with the critics? It is as if they did not know what kind of movie they were going to see and were shocked to Crazy fun night at the movies. The ultimate disaster movie, even if it is exactly what you expected from the trailers. What is up with the critics? It is as if they did not know what kind of movie they were going to see and were shocked to find cheesy dialogue and a stupid plot? Duh!… Expand

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TomHNov 14, 2009

Insulting, insipid script and hackneyed cliches ruin any chance the special effects might have had to redeem this waste of time. I wanted to like this, but the only part I liked was the dialogue at the end that was so corny it was Insulting, insipid script and hackneyed cliches ruin any chance the special effects might have had to redeem this waste of time. I wanted to like this, but the only part I liked was the dialogue at the end that was so corny it was unintentionally funny.… Expand

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JuneNov 14, 2009

Special effects blow you away, body and soul - the escapism you want from a movie! The comedy flirts with the intensity and seriousness of the disaster! Thank goodness for some seconds of comedy as the world comes to an end!

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RichardBNov 14, 2009

Excellent special effects if you are still able to suspend your disbelief at the drop of a... well... you name it! Everything is falling apart in this movie, including physics. Still it is fun if you can let your logic and reality go. Excellent special effects if you are still able to suspend your disbelief at the drop of a... well... you name it! Everything is falling apart in this movie, including physics. Still it is fun if you can let your logic and reality go. It's all eye candy that will fade in the light of the next fx flick.… Expand

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LexiMNov 14, 2009

I loved this movie. One of my favorite disaster movies of all time.

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SeanismynameNov 14, 2009

This tired "The Day After Tomorrow" clone has yet ANOTHER broken family patching things up as they "just barely" outrun the destruction of the earth's crust. They "just barely" outrun crumbling buildings, fissures, volcanoes, and tidal This tired "The Day After Tomorrow" clone has yet ANOTHER broken family patching things up as they "just barely" outrun the destruction of the earth's crust. They "just barely" outrun crumbling buildings, fissures, volcanoes, and tidal waves at least five times. All the convenient people die after serving their purpose predictably. John Cusack takes needless detours so that we can chuckle along with the eccentric Woody Harrelson. Queen Elizabeth saves her corgis. All I can say is, "Thank God for online streaming." 2 points for the CGI.… Expand

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NabilSNov 14, 2009

With proper research.. awesome cgi, comedy, suspense, action, drama.. this movie has the works!!!

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JohnSNov 14, 2009

It might have been the unsatisfying ending, the Biblical reference Emmerich goes to no length to shroud, or the convenient series of coincidences that allow our protagonists to reach safety, but this movie just left me frustrated and angry It might have been the unsatisfying ending, the Biblical reference Emmerich goes to no length to shroud, or the convenient series of coincidences that allow our protagonists to reach safety, but this movie just left me frustrated and angry at myself for wasting two and a half hours on one of the worst movies of this decade. With the exception of Cusack, Glover and, surprisingly, Harrelson, the acting is mediocre at best, and not even Cusack's sarcasm and air of intelligence could salvage this array of absurdities (one of the members of their party just happens to have taken a couple of flight lessons, and is subsequently able to steer a small plane between falling buildings). As Travers put it, this is Transformers 2's biggest competition for the worst movie of this year and possibly this decade.… Expand

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nicoyNov 14, 2009

Probably one of the worst, overrated natural-disaster-sci-fi movie of the decade.

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JasonTNov 13, 2009

So through all the suspense you know that majority of the main characters are going to make it through each hair raising cliff hanger moment (literally). You know that destruction is going to be taking down every landmark in CGI that has So through all the suspense you know that majority of the main characters are going to make it through each hair raising cliff hanger moment (literally). You know that destruction is going to be taking down every landmark in CGI that has been done in every other doomsday movie but even considering that I think......I love this movie! It kept me rooting for the characters and there was some great actors that did wonderful jobs with their characters. The volcano scene was absolutely stunning. I've seen all the CGI movies greats but that was incredible! This will be the reason why I will buy a blueray dvd player for the home system.… Expand

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MauricioL.Nov 13, 2009

Wow the king of all disaster movies, best 10 bucks i ever spent, they really made one of those movies that everybody is going to talk about all year, if you did.nt like it , i know what you will ever like... so as you can see you have to see Wow the king of all disaster movies, best 10 bucks i ever spent, they really made one of those movies that everybody is going to talk about all year, if you did.nt like it , i know what you will ever like... so as you can see you have to see this movie and on the big screen.… Expand

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JohnnynumberfiveNov 13, 2009

Just saw this and it pretty much missed the mark at every level. It suffered from gaping plot holes, to many characters with no true lead and poor character development. The only redeeming quality is the CG and it's not good enough to Just saw this and it pretty much missed the mark at every level. It suffered from gaping plot holes, to many characters with no true lead and poor character development. The only redeeming quality is the CG and it's not good enough to spend almost 3 hours on for what turns out to be a laughably horrible movie. The scenes that were supposed to be sweeping and moving were simply terrible. The movie was stupid and it couldn't decide if it wanted to be a action blockbuster, drama, tragic comedy or a buddy flick ... two words describe this movie: identity crisis. It's not even worth a watch on DVD ... wait for it to hit the premium cable subscription circuit. All this from someone who was more pumped for this than anyone else.… Expand

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MichaelHNov 13, 2009

It's expected for a movie like 2012 to press emotional buttons but the director ham-fistedly slammed against those buttons until you felt more used and manipulated than moved. Next scene would be a of unimaginable brutality as entire It's expected for a movie like 2012 to press emotional buttons but the director ham-fistedly slammed against those buttons until you felt more used and manipulated than moved. Next scene would be a of unimaginable brutality as entire cities were wiped out, complete with adults and children screaming and grabbing for their lives. Despite the fantastic imagery the action scenes were typically lifeless with ancillary characters dying for what appears to have been laughs. I wanted to like this movie and was fully-prepared to suspend reality for the conspiracy theory stuff but the problem was that so many of the deaths were setup to be 'personal' right before the victim was snuffed. Overall a painful movie apathetic to the fact that they killed more people than every horror movie monster ever dreamed of.… Expand

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EnzoP.Nov 13, 2009

2012 is intense gripping and makes you bite your nails. Well, for some parts in the movie not always. In the start of the film I was getting ready to leave the theater from the cliches and lame jokes. I was thinking I can't take this 2012 is intense gripping and makes you bite your nails. Well, for some parts in the movie not always. In the start of the film I was getting ready to leave the theater from the cliches and lame jokes. I was thinking I can't take this for two more hours. But the more it went on the better it got, once the disaster scenes kicked in I was very pleased. If it was in 3-D I would of been glued to my seat. But if it were in 3-D it would be boring for most parts because a lot of the movie is just talking so the 3-D would be useless. Something else that is useless about this movie is that it is very long. Many parts just repeated it self but to different people in different places. Not everything in this movie was useless. For instance it was filmed very good each scene captured the moment, like when John Cusack (Im not saying the character's name in the movie) was driving around california to get to the airport. That was a gripping scene he was dodging everything he even dodged a giant donut and a bridge falling, he just squeezed through. Know wonder he was hired to drive these chubby russian rich kids to the airport. One thing I do not get about the critics is why are they all saying that the special effects were eye popping. They weren't that good. sure it was better then most movies but seriously you have to be more picky then that. Well I guess I am. Overall 2012 is good enough for the money. The action scenes keeps it interesting but I warn you don't leave the theater by the boring start of the film, or you will be missing out on a lot of explosions.… Expand

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NathanNov 13, 2009

Sooooo many earthquakes. This is a movie you will see for the effects. Unfortunately the cliche dead beat hero (with his family) story didn't quite do it for me, and was struggling to stay awake once I was desensitized to all the Sooooo many earthquakes. This is a movie you will see for the effects. Unfortunately the cliche dead beat hero (with his family) story didn't quite do it for me, and was struggling to stay awake once I was desensitized to all the earthquakes and tidal waves.… Expand

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leefNov 13, 2009

A lot of fun, worth the price of a matinee ticket today!

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fantasyNov 13, 2009

This is not a movie for everyone as either you love it or hate it. It is strictly a popcorn disaster movie of epic proportions. There are plot holes galore but if you can overlook them the movie is good natured fun which it was intended to This is not a movie for everyone as either you love it or hate it. It is strictly a popcorn disaster movie of epic proportions. There are plot holes galore but if you can overlook them the movie is good natured fun which it was intended to be. Just don't take it to seriously. The running time of 2 hours 38 minutes is a bit long but otherwise the special effects are great. 260 million spent on CGI to blow up the world. Enjoy!… Expand

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ThomasCNov 13, 2009

Terrible. I hope the $6 I paid for admission doesn't encourage the production of more films like this one.

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StephenU.Nov 13, 2009

A movie that will make you weep for the entertainment standards of the average US citizen. Not surprising, but depressing.

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ZakirH.Nov 13, 2009

Big bang graphics with emotions of one family.

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ChrisA.Nov 13, 2009

A truly amazing film that i would recommend to teenagers. Who love action and adventure, but it is still a good enough for an adult to enjoy.

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JohnBNov 13, 2009

Ugh ugh ugh ugh UGH. A movie that only cares about the visuals. and panders to the whiny angsty teenager who hates the human race because he can't get girls to talk to him. Forget having the cheesiest, stupidest plot in history and the Ugh ugh ugh ugh UGH. A movie that only cares about the visuals. and panders to the whiny angsty teenager who hates the human race because he can't get girls to talk to him. Forget having the cheesiest, stupidest plot in history and the dumbest melodrama. Can we try to have all those things without eye-rolling misanthropy?… Expand

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surajsurajNov 13, 2009

No matter what the critics say i had best 2 hour entertainment ever. for me fun is what is important not the storytelling.

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