In this materialized, modern society, most people seem to forget about history and ignore prophecies. The film “2012,” like a heavy blow, presented the Mayan prophecy about 2012 to everyone: politicians, scientists, strategists, educators, artists, business owners, and the general public. When catastrophe comes, as described in the film, everyone is helpless.
Directed by Roland Emmerich, a famous director in the disaster genre, “2012” was a major Hollywood blockbuster that came to theaters last November. With massive special effects, fantastic stunts, and a thrilling setting, he connected people together from all over the world. The large scale calamity presented in the film shocked audiences worldwide. What truly made them nervous, however, was not the terrifying stunts but the issues confronting humanity that were raised in the film. Since the film did not provide a plausible solution, it is up to the audience to ponder this problem and find a way out.
A dilemma was seen in the film. First, we saw a sarcastic scene of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) rescue efforts using aircraft, where animals were transferred for preservation but people in danger were abandoned. Although a millionaire was later taken away, several ordinary people were ignored. This happened in a snowy mountainous region and the audience could easily sense the chilly feeling. Positive figures in the film pointed out that people had to stop killing each other before they could be saved. Furthermore, the film clearly indicated that a high moral character is important and it can even determine one’s fate. For example, although the millionaire was well-prepared, he did not survive the catastrophe. In the end, a family of four that met basic moral standards was able to make it and wait for the new era. However, one thing the director could not explain was why the ultimate hope to rescue mankind came from China, a place depicted in the film as excessively cruel. Even with the moral standards described in the film, it was difficult to explain why that place could bring hope to mankind.
Perhaps the director intentionally left room for the audience to ponder this, or maybe he could not answer it for himself and this puzzlement remained. In any case, with such a big topic, rather than demanding a satisfactory solution from the director, we should be thankful that such as serious issue was raised for people to think about.
For these questions, we may not find an easy answer in a short time, but at least we can understand more about the current situation in China. Since the solution comes from China, we should be aware of current events there before finding the “Noah's Ark” that saves mankind.
Although the film “2012” ended by waiting for a bright future, the film in fact caused a global wave of anxiety. Through the tragedy in the film, one can gain some new understandings that offer hope, which, perhaps, originated from the conscience deep in people's minds
Our hope and fate now depend on our political leaders who will be able to find solution to save our fellow filipinos who are starving and trying to overcome the hardships to those Filipinos working abroad who continue struggle just to sustain their families needs..they are truly the symbol of Noah's ark trying to save our country from dilemna and save poor economic situation ..to those losing their hope to improve's lives it is still not the end of the world it is just a symbol that everyone must learn from the past and to take care our mother nature from any catasrotrophe's that may come in future.
As an Overseas Filipino Worker and those other kababyan working abroad we continue to struggle and ignore discrimination for the sake of our family just to save our families future and to bring hope for our country...it is not end of the world.
Research and Inspired from the movie "2012" by Glen
