“2012 movie” is a 2009 American science fiction disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich. The movie portrays the end of the world, as predicted by the Mayan calendar, in the year 2012. The story follows Jackson Curtis (John Cusack), a struggling writer, who tries to save his family and himself from a series of catastrophic events caused by the Earth's crust destabilization.
Review:
“2012” received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the special effects and action sequences, others criticized the film for being overly long and predictable. However, most agreed that the movie was entertaining and visually stunning, even if it lacked depth and substance.
Awards:
“2012” was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects in 2010 but lost to “Avatar.” It also won a BMI Film Music Award for Best Film Music in 2010.
Popularity:
“2012” was a box office success, grossing over $760 million worldwide. Despite its mixed critical reception, it has remained popular among audiences, particularly those interested in disaster movies and action films. The movie has a 39% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 5.8/10 rating on IMDb.
| Directed by | Roland Emmerich |
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| Cinematography | Dean Semler |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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158 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $200 million |
| Box office | $791.2 million |