View Full Version : 2012 (The movie)
starlite
03-13-10, 10:34 PM
I can't believe no ones done a review of this movie yet...I just watched it, very engageing film...They inserted many different recognizable stars in this movie, including the Dali Lama, who played himself....
I'll do a more thorough review later...but if anyone else has seen this movie, feel free to add your thoughts and opinions of it...
bob13bob
03-14-10, 11:20 PM
it had goods parts but it's different than your typical disaster movie. It is pretty long for that type of movie as well with 2h40m.
XxSCaRFaCExX
03-15-10, 11:22 AM
I love the effects! :)
SoulInside
03-16-10, 06:24 AM
Sucks big time.
jet1827
03-16-10, 09:41 AM
Sucks big time.
Wow. I haven't seen it yet. What caused it to suck, SoulInside? Was it "too" commercial? That's my suspicion. Emmerich usually stays safely within the general mass. It was my beef with Independence day.
terapattrik
03-18-10, 04:58 AM
It is a very popular movie . But i am surprised to see that is not nominated for the OSCAR award. This is just not a movie there is a lesson lies in it. People should take it.
http://northshoremovies.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/2012-movie-poster.jpg
SoulInside
03-18-10, 10:18 AM
Wow. I haven't seen it yet. What caused it to suck, SoulInside? Was it "too" commercial? That's my suspicion. Emmerich usually stays safely within the general mass. It was my beef with Independence day.
He does, but that`s not my point. Taste is a matter of choice (I just love ID4), but not quality. So, like The Day after tomorrow, Godzilla and 10.000 B.C. this movie is a big, loud nothing, with well-known standards, stolen ideas and many, many, many ridicolous scenes imho. John Cusack,n Amanda Peet and the rest of the cast, were not able to make a difference. Just my two Euro-cents.
jet1827
03-18-10, 10:34 AM
He does, but that`s not my point. Taste is a matter of choice (I just love ID4), but not quality. So, like The Day after tomorrow, Godzilla and 10.000 B.C. this movie is a big, loud nothing, with well-known standards, stolen ideas and many, many, many ridicolous scenes imho. John Cusack,n Amanda Peet and the rest of the cast, were not able to make a difference. Just my two Euro-cents.
Your opinion is as good as anyone else's and I respect it.
SoulInside
03-18-10, 11:29 AM
Good choice. We are polite and we get along with each other. ;)
jet1827
03-18-10, 12:27 PM
Good choice. We are polite and we get along with each other. ;)
Is that not the only way to be?;)
Roserosie
03-24-10, 01:20 PM
I really enjoyed the special effects in this movie but, I found it so far beyond belief that it became mundane after a while.
I really really liked Zlatko Buric's character. I know he was a total wank, but I'd love to see more of him in movies.
rogerrayenz
03-29-10, 02:34 AM
Okay, the first thing I'd like to say is, ignore those comments from members who belong to 'the worst movie ever club!!' These members think it is way cool to label every slightly disappointing movie as ' the worst movie ever' and emphasize their juvenility with tons of exclamation marks. They think it is way cool to trash movies.
The movie just isn't that bad. It's not that great either so ignore those who gush and tell you how awesome it is and rate it 10 out of 10.
This is a film best viewed in the movie theaters on the largest screen possible to enjoy the thrilling sensation of cities breaking up, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. This is indeed a thrilling roller-coaster ride. It is best to leave your brain at home, however, as you will cringe at the clichés, the schmaltz, and the absurdities. That doesn't make it the worst film ever, though. So go for the ride and enjoy the CG effects.
Sexy Celebrity
03-29-10, 04:34 PM
I haven't finished it. I watched an hour of it - and there was still another hour left. I'll get to it sometime, but at the time, I was like, NUH UH! The first hour was LOOOOOOONG and mostly boring. Ridiculous, also. They survive all kinds of disasters just by flying through it. Plus, they were still introducing new characters by the second hour.
Woody Harrelson's role was odd. He at least showed some butt crack - he has a nice butt, but he is getting uglier these days.
I watched this Saturday and while I went in thinking it would be just some dumb disaster flick, it turned out to be a dumb disaster flick! And I had the greatest time watching it! I even want to see it again.
It's was fun! The White House was crushed by a naval ship; the Vatican was knocked over, and California sunk into the ocean. It was great!
I'm theorizing the film was tongue and cheek on purpose.. I hope so anyway.
Cusack made it enjoyable too. He was looking at a map and saw that they had to fly to China and he says, "I think we're gonna need a bigger ship." I laughed for like 10 minutes, which was rather weird since it wasn't that funny.... (I also thought back to Jaws, lol).
Anyway, I thought it was all in good fun. :)
I agree totally Tramp, I think your take on it is how it was meant to be seen. I enjoy it for what it is. I had a few issues with it, but nothing that ruined it If you ever see the alt' ending on dvd remind yourself that it is the lamest thing ever. ;)
Sir Toose
03-30-10, 12:10 AM
I watched this Saturday and while I went in thinking it would be just some dumb disaster flick, it turned out to be a dumb disaster flick! And I had the greatest time watching it! I even want to see it again.
It's was fun! The White House was crushed by a naval ship; the Vatican was knocked over, and California sunk into the ocean. It was great!
I'm theorizing the film was tongue and cheek on purpose.. I hope so anyway.
Cusack made it enjoyable too. He was looking at a map and saw that they had to fly to China and he says, "I think we're gonna need a bigger ship." I laughed for like 10 minutes, which was rather weird since it wasn't that funny.... (I also thought back to Jaws, lol).
Anyway, I thought it was all in good fun. :)
Well said, me too.
That Cali scene was fantastic!
I agree totally Tramp, I think your take on it is how it was meant to be seen. I enjoy it for what it is. I had a few issues with it, but nothing that ruined it If you ever see the alt' ending on dvd remind yourself that it is the lamest thing ever. ;)
Awww, I liked the alternate ending! It was so sweet with Dad surviving on that ship in the middle of the ocean on that rock....:cool:
Besides, I hadn't seen George Segal in a long time! :)
awww, i liked the alternate ending! It was so sweet with dad surviving on that ship in the middle of the ocean on that rock
ughhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
Lugburz
03-30-10, 08:16 AM
Watching Jesus statue collapsing was something phenomenal,wasn't it? :)
gotta love those hidden details......
I watched this last night for the first time and thought it was a visualy stunning movie and thought the film itself was great. Imo it wipes the floor with The Day After Tomorrow and it is definatly the best disaster flick I have seen in a long time.
jet1827
03-30-10, 01:47 PM
I watched this last night for the first time and thought it was a visualy stunning movie and thought the film itself was great. Imo it wipes the floor with The Day After Tomorrow and it is definatly the best disaster flick I have seen in a long time.
Now THAT'S a positive review! That review alone makes me want to see it.
JakeScotts
09-25-10, 12:31 PM
this movie is probably one of the best on blu-ray and the movie itself is quite entertaining and fun.. but the storylines bs
wintertriangles
09-25-10, 12:33 PM
Does the DVD open with this?
Warning: what you are about to see is based on true events, most of which have not happened yet
JakeScotts
09-25-10, 12:34 PM
Does the DVD open with this?
Warning: what you are about to see is based on true events, most of which have not happened yet
lol .. nah
TheUsualSuspect
09-25-10, 06:51 PM
My Review (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=653517)
2012
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v118/layden/Posters/2012-poster-2.jpg
We Were Warned.....About How Crappy This Movie Is.
2012 is a jumbled mess of a film. Roland Emmerich stated that for his last disaster flick he wanted to make it so that no other disaster flick could come after it. Well, mission accomplished because I don't want to see anymore. Upping the disaster scale to the entire world might do well for the special effects guys, buy not the paying viewer.
no1mccoy
09-26-10, 01:20 PM
i did nt like the fx but IMO it was a decent film. however Chiwetel Ejiofor is a great actor, I can watch any movie he is in over & over again.
Napalm_in_the_Morning
09-26-10, 04:41 PM
This looked absolutely horrendous, but that could be my utter hatred for the whole idea of the 2012 prophecy.
PumaMan
09-26-10, 04:52 PM
however Chiwetel Ejiofor is a great actor, .
He is definitely an interesting guy with a solid acting future. I believe he could be considered a "great" actor one day.
I thought it was brilliant but corney at the same time. Only due to the story line and how it was all laid out tbh. Visually, it was amazing and the effects were outstanding story line wise it was weak imo.
PumaMan
09-30-10, 06:22 PM
John Cusack is going to have to make some excellent movies in order to regain the respect I had for him.
businessone01
10-06-10, 03:55 AM
I love the movie and the concept.The film received mixed reviews from critics, but topped the international box office in its first weekend.
Me too going to agree with all of you as this is best movie i have ever seen as its effects are so genuine that i was literally shivering while watching this movie !
genesis_pig
10-07-10, 10:41 AM
Ziesha was spamming us to watch Inception online.
Fialynn
12-16-10, 02:06 AM
I don't know if this is against the rules to bump old threads like this but 2012 is one of those movies that I dislike so much that I felt the need to complain about it here. So, my apologies in advance if I'm doing sumpthin' wrong (its not intentional lol).
ANYWAY... I've read this entire thread and what I've seen is that most people say they don't like it and just stop there. I can't speak for them, but I will say that my biggest gripe with this movie was the plot holes. Yes, plot holes.
Example: He took his kids on a camping trip, something happens and they decide to leave early yet he's "late for work" when they get back? Huh? Maybe I missed something...
Cusak and the effects were the best parts. And the overall lesson someone else had metnioned earlier are all redeeming qualities, but in my humble opinon, just not enough to earn a priority watch spot.
Harry Lime
12-16-10, 02:19 AM
I don't know if this is against the rules to bump old threads like this...
Actually, it's preferred to bump and old thread instead of starting a new one. So, good on you.
T-Skillz
12-20-10, 11:55 AM
Hated it,people have been destroying the earth since War of the Worlds.
ever since that movie came out I can't stand any movie of its genre
kcmovieman
12-20-10, 11:59 AM
I don't know if this is against the rules to bump old threads like this but 2012 is one of those movies that I dislike so much that I felt the need to complain about it here. So, my apologies in advance if I'm doing sumpthin' wrong (its not intentional lol).
ANYWAY... I've read this entire thread and what I've seen is that most people say they don't like it and just stop there. I can't speak for them, but I will say that my biggest gripe with this movie was the plot holes. Yes, plot holes.
Example: He took his kids on a camping trip, something happens and they decide to leave early yet he's "late for work" when they get back? Huh? Maybe I missed something...
Cusak and the effects were the best parts. And the overall lesson someone else had metnioned earlier are all redeeming qualities, but in my humble opinon, just not enough to earn a priority watch spot.
LOL, great comments!! Call me crazy, but I enjoyed this movie. I think it's one of those that you have to enjoy for what it is, a summer popcorn movie. It was made more to show off some special effects than anything else, so IF you can ignore the plot points or try to see past them you can enjoy the great effects. Cusak is the man!
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