"2012" is a disaster movie that was released in 2009. The movie is based on the 2012 phenomenon and follows geologist Adrian Helmsley and novelist Jackson Curtis as they struggle to survive an apocalyptic event that brings an end to the world). The movie spends half an hour on ominous set-up scenes before the tectonic plates shift so violently that scientists can almost see them on Google Earth. The movie features impressive special effects, and its budget was $250 million. The film gives the audience their moneys worth and delivers what it promises. The movie is funniest at its most hysterical and has touches of humor that make it go down much easier than other disaster movies. The movie is not a masterpiece, but it is about as good as a movie in this genre can be. The movie is ultimately the disaster movie of all disaster movies and lacks on many levels, while ultimately delivering in entertainment for those easily pleased or not expecting much.