Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a worldwide geophysical team investigating the effect on the earth of radiation from unprecedented solar storms, learns that the earth's core is heating up. He warns U.S. President Thomas Wilson that the crust of the earth is becoming unstable and that without proper preparations for saving a fraction of the world's population, the entire race is doomed. Meanwhile, writer Jackson Curtis stumbles on the same information. While the world's leaders race to build "arks" to escape the impending cataclysm, Curtis struggles to find a way to save his family. Meanwhile, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc around the world.
Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a worldwide geophysical team investigating the effect on the earth of radiation from unprecedented solar storms, learns that the earth's core is heating up. He warns U.S. President Thomas Wilson that the crust of the earth is becoming unstable and that without proper preparations for saving a fraction of the world's population, the entire race is doomed. Meanwhile, writer Jackson Curtis stumbles on the same information. While the world's leaders race to build "arks" to escape the impending cataclysm, Curtis struggles to find a way to save his family. Meanwhile, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc around the world.
The film leans left by primarily critiquing government secrecy and the prioritization of the wealthy for survival during a global catastrophe, ultimately advocating for a more equitable and inclusive approach to humanity's future.
The film '2012' features a visibly diverse cast in various significant roles, but these do not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative primarily focuses on a global disaster and human resilience, without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Buddhism is depicted positively through the serene and wise Tibetan monks who calmly accept their fate, and through the compassionate actions of Nima and his family. The narrative emphasizes their spiritual resilience and peaceful acceptance amidst global destruction.
The film portrays Christian leadership through the Pope as compassionate and spiritually resolute, choosing to remain with his flock during the disaster. While institutions are destroyed, the narrative highlights the dignity and selflessness of faith in the face of catastrophe.
The film '2012' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on a global disaster and the efforts of various heterosexual families and individuals to survive, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film is a disaster movie focused on survival against natural catastrophes. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The film "2012" is an original story with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon from which characters' genders could have been swapped.
The film "2012" is an original disaster movie featuring fictional characters. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical character baselines from source material, previous installments, or real-world history to establish a race swap.
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