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2012 (I) (2009) 5.8
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Metascore: 49/100
Reviews: 1,004 user | 352 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com An epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. Director:Roland Emmerich |
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Cast
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| John Cusack | ... | ||
| Amanda Peet | ... | ||
| Chiwetel Ejiofor | ... | ||
| Thandie Newton | ... | ||
| Oliver Platt | ... | ||
| Thomas McCarthy | ... |
Gordon Silberman
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| Woody Harrelson | ... | ||
| Danny Glover | ... | ||
| Liam James | ... | ||
| Morgan Lily | ... | ||
| Zlatko Buric | ... | ||
| Beatrice Rosen | ... | ||
| Alexandre Haussmann | ... |
Alec
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| Philippe Haussmann | ... | ||
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Plot Synopsis
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Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a worldwide geophysical team investigating the effect on the earth of radiation from unprecedented solar storms, learns that the earth's core is heating up. He warns U.S. President Thomas Wilson that the crust of the earth is becoming unstable and that without proper preparations for saving a fraction of the world's population, the entire race is doomed. Meanwhile, writer Jackson Curtis stumbles on the same information. While the world's leaders race to build "arks" to escape the impending cataclysm, Curtis struggles to find a way to save his family. Meanwhile, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc around the world. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
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Rated PG-13 for intense disaster sequences and some language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
13 November 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Farewell Atlantis See more »Box Office
Budget:
$200,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£6,489,809 (UK) (13 November 2009)Gross:
$166,112,167 (USA) (19 February 2010)Company Credits
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Professor West: Actually, that's the South Pole now.
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Written by A.P. Carter
Performed by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (as The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music
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Did You Know?
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John Billingsley's character, Professor West, bears both a visual and vocal resemblance to author Graham Hancock, whose book "Fingerprints of the Gods" served as an inspiration for this movie. See more »Goofs
The footage of riots in London, purportedly at the 2012 Olympic games, is actually from the Poll Tax riots of the early 1990s. See more »Quotes
Carl Anheuser: You're telling me that the North Pole is now some where in Wisconsin?Professor West: Actually, that's the South Pole now.
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Crazy Credits
The opening scene of the movie shows the years and events leading up to 2012 (2009...2010...2011). The title card not only states the movie's title, but also seems to indicate, "And in the year 2012..." See more »Connections
Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Year One/Whatever Works/The Proposal (2009) See more »Soundtracks
"Will the Circle Be Unbroken"Written by A.P. Carter
Performed by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (as The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music
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They had all the money, actors and special effects they needed so how did they manage to screw this one up? Obviously they thought exiting moments were more important than developing deeper characters and that's why this story that had great potential stayed so shallow. The dialog was always cheesy and none of the 'hero's' in this film really showed any real emotions nor did they give any of those speeches that give the audience goose bumps. Another thing that really bothered me was that so much was almost going wrong the whole time. Every second of the film had a 'close call' which made the film seem totally unrealistic. Examples are planes taking off just before the runway collapses or driving just fast enough to not get hit by an explosion. This can be very cool if it doesn't happen 100% of the time and I have never seen a movie abusing this way of creating excitement to this extent. So to sum up: If you feel like turning your brain off and watching special effects and big explosions with a very shallow storyline then this movie is for you. But if you feel like watching a movie with a bit of depth then go and see something else.