At least I saw it for free.

Rating: 3/10 (22 November 2009)

I really don't know what to make of this "film". True, it's not something to be taken seriously but at least they could've gave some background info on the proceedings leading up to the "event". I for one like end of the world movies with well-written stories and plausible scenarios. If you come into this film and expect to see plausibility on a global scale, you will be sorely disappointed. The special effects are pretty good, I'll give it that but take my word for this: There are many MANY times were you'll see characters make some illogical decisions and actions that completely make no sense whatsoever. It's also really sad to see some very fine actors like Danny Glover, Thandie Newton, and John Cusack being wasted in a vapid, lifeless screenplay written by an equally talentless and execrable team of screenwriters and producers.
It's really amazing that the film eschews the most intriguing part of the film in favor of loud noise; the nature of the Mayan calendar which has so much more historical power and mystery than this entire debacle put together. Deep Impact, released several years ago, had much more scientific fact and intrigue and was far more plausible and dire in emotional impact. This film has emotional impact on the scale of a crying 3 year old boy to the tenth power. Bloated and cooked to imperfection is what I like to call this film. Do yourself a favor and watch the Discovery and History channel instead. You'll find much more scientific and historical fact than this steaming pile of turd. This is a piece of propaganda, forged from the flatulent fires of Roland Emmerich which despite it's title, serves nothing more than a sequel to his previous disaster film.
Well, at least I saw it for free.