2012 and the Movie 2012

A movie entitled 2012 will be shown in theaters on Friday, November 13. Yes, that’s Friday the 13th. That will put more hype than there already is into it. It is co-written, produced and directed by Roland Emmerich, the same person who brought us The Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day and Godzilla. This dude is into all things armageddon-y and apocalypse-y. So without seeing the film, you kinda know, (at least I do) what to expect based on his previous works. Big on special effects, heavy on the CGI, somewhat cheesy lines and a collaboration of people who would save the day from doomsday. A popcorn movie that you would watch any time of the day. Here are the taglines of the movies mentioned:
Independence Day (1996): “We’ve always believed we weren’t alone. Pretty soon, we’ll wish we were.”

Godzilla (1998): “Size Does Matter.”

The Day After Tomorrow (2004): “This year, a sweater won’t do.”

And finally, 2012 (2009): “We Were Warned.”

These taglines sells, people. C’mon, don’t tell me you wouldn’t want to watch the film after reading what’s under the title.

Many websites claim that the world will end in 2012. December 21, 2012, to be exact. This prediction started with Nibiru, a supposed planet discovered by the Sumerians, is headed toward Earth on May 2003. Obviously, nothing happened so they moved the date to December 2012. Predictions are funny that way. When it doesn’t happen on the day that predictors say that it will happen, the rational thing to do is move the date until it actually happens. Call it flexibility.

Scene from the movie 2012. Courtesy of Columbia Pictures.

I do not know if the movie 2012 was inspired by or is loosely based on on this Sumerian prediction. Maybe they would mention it in the film. Nonetheless, people will talk more about doomsday 2012 after seeing 2012 which will just add more “end of the world” nonsense talk. I think NASA Scientists have had enough of this so they put up a FAQ regarding all things 2012. Go read it to be enlightened.