Could be better, but not the worst film in the world

Rating: 6/10 (17 February 2012)

OK, before you watch this, forget any ideas of realism, accuracy or any of that. This film throws them away.
If you want an action packed thriller with incredible CGI, a pretty good storyline and some quite epic destruction scenes then this is for you.
I'll start with the problems. 1)It's really, really cheesy. There are some very bad jokes, impossible scenes of survival and much more. 2)The acting... isn't the best. There are a lot of repeated lines, you can't really emphasise with the characters and they're all quite bland.
Things that are good though: 1)It's absolutely epic. Watching Los Angeles fall into the sea while someone flies through falling buildings is pretty cool. It's also got some really, really good CGI. It's exactly what Roland Emmerich does. 2)The story is pretty good. A single father who comes in to save his wife, children and their step father and flies them to China with a Russian billionaire is unusual, but cool. Roland really tries to describe how in a situation like this, everyone becomes your family. 3)It's a thriller. If you just want to watch an action packed, end-of-the-world film then this is the one. There are no soppy love scenes, nothing is off topic, it focuses entirely on '2012'. Basically, it just works.
So, there is a lot to be improved. But, if you love films such as Independence Day and the Day After Tomorrow, well this another one you need to watch.