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2012... Sorry to bring this up again...

Posted by SF tech on July 22, 2010 at 12:07:42:
But, I feel it's my duty to warn off anyone who's considering watching this colossal pile of tripe.

Spectacular effects sequences: Let's get this out of the way first. The FX are truly staggering, but exist purely as eye candy. The way the "characters" interact with the various forms of chaos and destruction unfolding around them is utterly unbelievable and plays out more like a goofy video game than an action movie. No effort was made to cater to the viewer's suspension of disbelief... A wild rewrite of the laws of physics.

The plot: Again, think video game, although I can think of several games which outdo the film in this regard. At least the story is somewhat linear and easy to follow... Unfortunately that's about the most complimentary thing I can say about 2012.

The premise: So contrived that you'll either laugh hysterically, or sit there shaking your head in disgust at the filmmakers' apparent disdain for your intelligence.

The acting: Let's just say that I feel very, very sorry for John Cusack and Chiwetel Ejiofor for agreeing to be part of this mess.

I generally have a high tolerance for films that stretch the boundaries of what is possible. I'm a sci-fi nut and it comes with the territory, but this film offended me... Not only do I want my 2 hours and 38 minutes back, I now have a personal vendetta against Roland Emmerich.

SF