2012: Doomsday
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Actor: Ami Dolenz, Cliff DeYoung, Dale MidkiffBrand: Asylum Home Entertainment
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 85 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-02-12
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Asylum
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Summary: 1 Stars
2012 DOOMSDAY is a semi-Christian based movie that is marketed as being similar to THE OMEGA CODE and the first LEFT BEHIND movie. Unfortunately, there really aren't any similarities between those two movies and 2012 DOOMSDAY other than the typical "conversion" scene that often pops up in Christian-made and based movies. Not only that but THE OMEGA CODE and LEFT BEHIND are really subpar movies, but compared to 2012 DOOMSDAY they are almost cinematic masterpieces.
The plot of the movie seems simple enough. A group of archeologists uncover a seemingly anachronistic crucifix in a Mayan ruin in South America. The relic sets off a set of terrible natural disasters that cause havoc worldwide, including a massive tornado that destroys most of California, massive tidal waves that eradicate entire large islands, and a series of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that threaten to destroy most of the continent of South America. The world's best scientists have no explanation for what is happening. Meanwhile the archeologist who found the relic feels destined to deliver it to another Mayan temple where he can use it to fulfill a prophecy. In addition, there's a young female Christian missionary (her dad is the lead scientist trying to figure out what is going on) and a pregnant woman on the verge of giving birth that feel compelled to go to the temple to. They can't find a doctor to help with the birthing process, but are able to find a wandering med student who joins them on their journey. Finally, there's also a young female paramedic who has been having dreams about this Mayan temple and ends up driving there. All of these people headed to the same place, either to stop the end of the world or bring about a new one. Mix in some mixed-up Christian elements and Mayan prophecies about 2012 and that's the movie.
In general, I like B-movies. If the story is good, I even enjoy watching no-budget amateur movies. When a first time director or a new film company comes along, I give them the benefit of the doubt. I was even looking forward to watching 2012 DOOMSDAY, even though I knew it was from the same movie company that produced SUNDAY SCHOOL MUSICAL (one of the worst movies I've ever seen). The opening scenes seemed interesting enough, bland but expositions usually are. Unfortunately, things just went downhill from there. I will say that most of the actors and actresses were attractive. Also, some of the special effects were well used. Other than that, there's really nothing I can say to recommend this movie, except that at times it's unintentionally funny.
The scientists at the beginning of the movie talk about a black hole that is threatening to destroy the Earth, but the black hole is never seen or heard about again. There's a pregnant woman running around South America, but instead of going to see a doctor to deliver her baby goes for a road trip with her missionary friend. The dialogue is terrible. Other than a brief message about the salvation offers, very little of the religion in the movie is even Biblically base. The rapture occurs, but the most righteous person in the film (the Christian missionary) is left behind. The lighting effects are horrible. There were parts of the movie that looked like they were filmed at dusk with a cell phone camera and no other lights. There's a point in the movie when large balls of hail begin falling from the sky. These pieces of hail or so massive that they can shatter not only through glass, but through a human body as well. The entire sequence is quite tacky, but so is much of the movie.
2012 DOOMSDAY is a terrible movie. I'd recommend that you only watch it if you're looking for a movie that works well for Mystery Science Theatre 3000-style riffing.
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