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2012: The Movie, The Prophesy, The Reality
Includes a preview of the movie, and of the day itself. Should we prepare ourselves?
This is a preview for the movie ‘2012′. On the surface, this looks like a doozy of a blockbuster; one of those movies that hits on Jurassic Park or Titanic proportions. One of those huge movies that looks like a bunch of blockbusters reproduced. It will undoubtedly produce billions of worldwide dollars.
But this movie will do well not only due to special effects (although, judging by the previews, it will sure help) but will do so because the subject hits home. Weather or not you actually believe the world will end in September of 2012, you have heard the reference. It’s reminiscent of Y2K. We may not believe it, but I suspect the world will be a very interesting place the second week of December that year. So is there really cause for concern? Is there any rational thought behind the thought of the apocalypse arriving in 2012? Let’s take a look.
Essentially, the Mayan indian tribe created a calender called the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar. It is a calender that operates under the premise that time ‘began’ on August 11, 3114 b.c. This calender states that ‘time’ will last for 5,125 years, and as such ‘end’ the end of December, 2012. The Mayans, it should be noted, ceased to exist well over a thousand years ago.
Or so it would seem, anyway…
What we gather from these clips, I think, is that the Mayans were remarkable astronomers. And that like most ancient civilizations, highly superstitious. And as such, they filled in the blanks of knowledge with superstition. Since then, and especially as the date grows nearer, there will undoubtedly be a litany of scientists and prognosticators who will attempt to attach their name to this right up until the date itself. Then, just as we did with Y2K, we will chuckle to ourselves, breathe a sigh of relief, and convince ourselves that we knew all along. And relax… until the next time.
Drama queens that we are, we will wonder. We will wonder if the Earthquake and Tsunami from the other day are indicators. We will, perhaps, fill our gas tank on the 20th, pick up some extra things from the store and make sure we are with family that evening. Phone lines will be busy. And this, too, shall pass. It has before. It will again.
14 Comments
Nice write up
I want to go see it but hasnt yet to date.I dont want to dismiss thee theory but doesnt believe all will end in 2012.A great piece.
This going to be a great movie with great special effects.
I enjoyed the way you expressed about all the hype!
Will probably wait for it to come on DVD..
Sounds like an interesting movie.
Interesting!
It sounds like an interesting movie. Very genius way to make some money, that’s foresure… Especially with a topic that will affect so many people. But I don’t believe it’s true at all. The world was supposed to end so many other times. I don’t think we should worry. BUT… I agree that that week will probably be extremely interesting!!
I cannot wait to see the movie! I saw the preview of it when I was at the movies. Great job and very informative review
i pretty much fear that the end of the world will come from the hands of the human race.
It should be a great movie.
Could you write another article on that mesoamerican calendar?
Interesting videos and good subject matter.
If the movie is anything close to the trailor, I’ve got to see it. Have not been to the movies since star wars this one might get me out. I love stuff relating to the beginning and the end of the earth–thanks for the heads up
Some believe the world is ending in September of 2012, but it could also begin!!!