2012: DOOMSDAY

Cinemavixion Review

Nick Everhart's '2012: Doomsday' plunges viewers into a suspenseful narrative centered on a prophesied Mayan end-of-days scenario. The film masterfully weaves together the journeys of four disparate individuals drawn by faith to a Mexican temple on the fated date of December 21, 2012. As the title suggests, the film explores themes of faith, destiny, and the potential for cataclysm, contrasting ancient prophecies with scientific theories of polar shifts. While the critical reception, as indicated by its IMDb rating, has been notably harsh, the film's ambition in tackling such grand apocalyptic themes is evident. The performances, particularly from Cliff De Young, Dale Midkiff, and Ami Dolenz, navigate the weighty subject matter with earnestness, attempting to ground the high-concept premise in human experience. It's a film that, despite its shortcomings, invites contemplation on humanity's relationship with time and belief.