The 2012 film "2012," directed by Roland Emmerich, is a disaster movie that depicts a series of global catastrophic events. The story follows a struggling writer, Jackson Curtis, who discovers that the world is facing an impending apocalypse due to massive natural disasters caused by solar flares. As civilization collapses, he races against time to save his family and find safety. The film features impressive visual effects and large-scale destruction, showcasing events like earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. It also highlights themes of survival and human resilience in the face of overwhelming odds, making it a notable entry in the disaster genre.