Provide a brief description of the film/program's story plot for our readers
Indigenous society in peril as mining interests try to take over their habitat on a planet. Part of the invading group is a group of scientists trying to learn about the natives. The corporation uses military forces to engage in overcoming the natives. The natives are eventually helped by the group of scientists to overcome the invaders.
What is your personal opinion of this film/program, as entertainment?
This movie has a very interesting story line and beautiful graphics. Even though it was long, it was very entertaining. I liked it because it showed the genius of a different galactic race.
What is your personal opinion of this film/program as a social and/or cultural message? Does it succeed or fail in this regard?
Since we have been engaged in destroying many indigenous societies on our own planet, the lesson is that we can still fail as participants in having a galactic future if we try to prevail on other worlds without respect to other cultures. The intruders were eventually defeated by forces they did not understand.
What impact do you feel the movie will likely have on the way people worldwide will perceive the Mayan Calendar?
The natives represent the change in consciousness that will guide us into the future. The defeat of the invaders is the end of the world as we know it. The Mayan Calendar is a guide for us. Most people I talk to believe the Mayan Calendar is more represented by the movie 2012. I believe that neither movie depicts the precise message that the Mayan Calendar tries to convey.
If you had the chance to remake this film/program, what would you do differently?
I wouldn't. It is enjoyable the way it is.
Would you recommend this film/program to your family, friends and colleagues? Why or why not?
Yes. So I would have something to talk about with them.
What would you like to say to the film's director, and/or the production studio?
("2012" only) Roland Emmerich is allegedly planning a television series "post 2012". What do you think of this idea?
I don't know if I'll be watching it. It really isn't about the Mayan Calendar, so I have no interest in it.
