2012: The Beginning
December 21, 2012. This date, identified by the Maya nearly 1,400 years ago, has in recent years become the source of great curiosity and debate. Some believe it will bring catastrophic events. Others, an era of enlightenment. But what did the ancient Maya themselves believe? In 2012: THE BEGINNING, we travel the world to examine what the Sacred Maya texts really say. Throughout, our journey is guided by noted archaeologists, scholars, and the living Maya, who take us into the field--to the very origins of the Maya Long Count Calendar--and into their lives and sacred ceremonies. Together, these people from very different worlds shed light on a date that has long been shrouded in mystery and intrigue.
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Plot Summary
As the world faces an imminent cataclysm prophesied for December 21, 2012, a hardened army captain must lead his unit on a perilous mission. They are tasked with rescuing a brilliant scientist and her family, who may hold the key to humanity's survival amidst widespread chaos and unfolding natural disasters.
Critical Reception
This low-budget disaster film received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with critics often citing its unoriginal plot, poor special effects, and weak acting as major drawbacks. It failed to capture the scale or impact of its higher-profile namesake.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on clichés from the disaster genre.
- Visual effects are noticeably dated and unconvincing.
- Performances are generally considered subpar.
- Lacks the tension and spectacle expected from a film of this premise.
Google audience: Audience reception was largely negative, with viewers frequently criticizing the film's production values and predictable storyline. Many found it to be a forgettable entry in the disaster film category.
Fun Fact
Despite the title and premise, this film was produced and released independently and is not directly related to the higher-budget Roland Emmerich film of the same year, '2012'.
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