This action-pact film is a must see for those who are strictly searching for an entertaining film.

Rating: 4/10 (27 July 2010)

The movie "2012" is a film that was based off of the Mayan Calendar conspiracy that the world is going to end on December 12th 2012. Director Roland Emmerich pieced together this film by providing the audience with general knowledge that extreme heating of the Earth's core would cause major shifts, earthquakes, and volcano eruptions that would take out the history of man-kind and life on this planet as we know it. One man, Jackson Curtis (John Cusack), desperate to bring peace to his life before the dramatic end, went through leaps and bounds as he fought against the forces of nature in an attempt to save his ex-wife, Kate Curtis (Amanda Peet) and their children from the inevitable destruction of this planet. Discovering a well kept secret from one of his clients, Curtis sends thrill seekers on a journey across the world to fight for a chance to board "Noah's arch", the vessel that was built to preserve the human and animal species.
The theme of this film is how human kindness can truly prevail over evil, chaos, greed, and destruction. One act of kindness was shown as several of the characters were desperate to mend broken relationships with their estranged family members. The character, who was the sole deliverer of the devastating news, geologist Adrian Helmsley (Chiwetel Ejiofor) was able to say his final good-bye's to his Father, Harry Helmsley (Blu Mankuma); while on the other- hand, Blu's friend and traveling companion Tony Delgatto (George Segal) attempted to mend the relationship between his and his son before it was too late.
Another emotional scene in this film that proved how a person in power can choose to save lives instead of abandon the lives of innocent human beings is displayed a powerful scene as Adrian Helmsley desperately sought out help from the World Leaders to "open the gates" and save the lives of the "less fortunate", not only because they simply could, but because it was the right thing to do. His desperate plea was seconded by President Thomas Wilson's (Danny Glover) daughter, Laura Wilson (Thandie Newton).
This story is quite similar to director Michael Bay's "Armageddon" (the final battle between good and evil), as far as the destruction of this great planet. Several intense scenes provided the audience with an insight that not even people in power can stop the destruction stemming from forces unknown. In the case of Armageddon, the destructive forces came from outer space and sought to destroy the planet from the outside in, while Roland Emmerich's perception of the end days stemmed from forces that would destroy the planet from the inside out. Both movies provided very similar story lines; satisfy the audience on how it may be during the final days of this planet.
There was also an act of kindness that showed how an act of kindness that proved goodness can exist in a world full of chaos and disorder similar to that of "2012". Several characters sacrificed their lives to save their loved ones and their beloved planet. At the end of both films, because of their selfless act of kindness, the planet and human lives were saved.
Director Roland Emmerich used a tiny dog as a motif throughout the film, perhaps suggesting the dog served as a semblance of innocence and hope. He also used multiple layers of texture in his frames in order to capture the complete chaos and turmoil occurring as the main characters fought through the destruction of the world around them in search of safety and calmness.
To conclude, this film is a must see for those looking to be simply entertained. If you are looking for a film that defines logic and reasoning, this may not be the film to view, however; this film does stand true to the true meaning of human kindness and selflessness as the story unfolds to a surprisingly happy ending.