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49 out of 100

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5.5 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 406 Ratings

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  • Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Cusack, Thandie Newton
  • Summary: Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments. 2012 is an epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. (Sony Pictures)
  • Director: Roland Emmerich
  • Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 158 min
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 34
  3. Negative: 6 out of 34
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    100
    There's something to be said for a formula picture done almost to perfection. In 2012, Emmerich gives you everything you expect, but gives it to you bigger.
  2. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Rene Rodriguez
    50
    The last 40 minutes test your patience -- and intelligence -- in a way the rest of this big, dumb, crazy movie never does:
  3. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    38
    Perhaps the strangest thing about 2012 is that the bad parts of the film are among the most enjoyable, because they're so over-the-top ridiculous that it's impossible not to break out laughing.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 190
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 190
  3. Negative: 71 out of 190
  1. WilliamB
    10
    I don't know why people are giving this movie such a bad rating. I mean u see tidal waves and disaster written all over the psoter, and if you don't like it why did u go c it. I saw this movie and sure I don't believe the world is going to end in 2012, but I just liked the special effects and everything. GREAT MOVIE!!!!… Expand
    • 3 of 5 users said yes
  2. grandpajoe6191
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "2012" is a disastrous movie that you wouldn't want happening to you. Think about it; Decent CGI buildings following down with cliched people running around with limousines and hiding inside **** arks. Hell, I don't want that happening....… Expand
    • 5 of 6 users said yes
  3. JawsPapi87
    3
    Way too long and actually uninteresting. Predictable and terribly scripted, too with way too little self-aware comedy. No emotion and only one bright spot being Woody Harrelson… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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