Movie Review: 2012

2012, staring John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Woody Harelleson (who I believe plays himself) and a French speaking Thandie Newton, is the special effects movie of the year. No more and no less. The plot is super thin. There is some mention of the Earths core, sun spots, microwaves and tectonic plates. Even more ridiculous is the fact that while the ground is crumbling beneath their feet, the inhabitants of Earth don't quite get that there is a serious problem. Never-the-less, you will be amazed by the scenes of the world collapsing in on itself, skyscrapers tumbling into the sea, earthquakes and tsunamis that engulf the world with water. It is directed by Roland Emmerich who brought us 10,000 B.C., Godzilla (1998) and The Day After Tomorrow. Three movies I did not like. On the other hand, he directed The Patriot and Independence Day. Two movies I did like. 2012, (which I think has scenes taken right from The Day After Tomorrow), is somewhere in between. The big mistake was making this movie two and a half hours long. At this point, we are all familiar with apocalyptic special effects so enough is enough. Two hours would have been plenty. But if you want to experience a ringside seat to the end of world, park your brain at the door of the theater, sit back and enjoy the show.