Top 10 Films of 2012

Ah here we are, this year's review. Ah, January only seems like yesterday. We've had our ups, which we will be looking at here, and our downs, which will be coming next. Like last year there were some film's which I just wasn't able to watch, unlike last year I won't be doing a 'Top 10 Films I wanted To See But Didn't' list.

But anyway, here are my top ten films of 2012.

10. The Dark Knight Rises

This film BARELY made the list, I can think of other films which might be able to take 'The Dark Knight Rises' off the number ten spot; 'Woman in Black', 'The Iron Lady', 'Ted', 'The Amazing Spider-Man', and some others.

Yeah, it's not as good as 'The Dark Knight', but for what it's worth, it still is one of the movie events of the year. The acting is great, the effects are great, the story is good, it made Bane a proper villain again, and it has Anne Hathaway in tight leather.

What's not to like?

9. Skyfall

As you know from my original review, I wasn't that big a fan of the Daniel Craig Bond films. I thought they were going for pure action rather than a combination of charm and action, it was a Bourne rip-off, they just weren't Bond films for me. Well, 'Casino Royale' was alright.

'Skyfall', to me, was a return to what I felt was a Bond film, it felt familiar, yet they add their own twist to the Bond legacy. Craig was brilliant as Bond, the film had a great villain, really the only thing that ruined this film for me was other people spoiling the twist at the end.

But for me 'Skyfall' was a return to the thrilling spy drama that is Bond.

8. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Ah yes, the one book split into three films. Despite pacing issues, it was still one of the best this year had to offer.

Some great acting, okayish effects (Ignoring the horrendous 3D), and some truly spectacular, some of the most beautiful shots/locations shown since...well, 'Lord of the Rings'. And the film has one of the best looking dragons (Or rather a bit of the dragon) I've ever seen.

Here's to part two next year.

7. Life of Pi

This was better than I expected. I didn't think that I would enjoy this film as much as I did. And the fact that a majority of the film takes place in the same setting, makes the film even more of an achievement.

The storytelling is fantastic, the acting is brilliant, the shots, like 'The Hobbit' are spectacular and awe inspiring, and while the CGI animals is noticeable, the lifelike movements more than make up for it.

6. Cockneys vs. Zombies

Now this came out of nowhere. When I originally put this into the DVD player, I was expecting somewhat an okayish film at best. Even if it does have the elderly wielding machine guns.

Instead I got a combination of one of the best comedies, zombie, and gangster-style films to come out of Britain in recent years. Heck, it makes Michelle Ryan good, and I normally can't stand her.

This is a must have for...well, anyone.


5. The Muppets

I don't care if this film came out in 2011 in America, it came out in 2012 here in the UK. I can't exactly go back in time and put it on the 2011 best films list. I can't hop over to America every time a film gets a delayed UK release.

But anyway, the Muppets are back! And what a production. An emotional and in depth story, some really catchy tunes, and of course the old Muppet humor. Is it corny at times, yeah, but it's counterbalanced by some surprisingly dark areas, such as losing fame.

And after the horrendous 'The Muppets Wizard of Oz', this was a great return to form.

4. Chronicle

Now this was a gem. The story was good, the way they showed the story was good, the effects were good, the acting was great, and the characters are brilliant. It is such a good change to see the film from the villain's perspective, to see what molds him and what his motives are.

And also, villains have all the fun. Heroes are such a cliche nowadays, they're either invincible or get hurt by just ONE bullet, they always manage to find love in the end, they're normally rebels, etc etc. It's really good to see a film go a completely different direction, to see it isn't all black and white.

3. War Horse

I didn't think I'd enjoy this film as much as I did. To see such an emotional story, in particular from a character who has no dialogue. Well it's a horse what do you expect?

But it's not just Joey, it's all the other animals and humans, from Albert and the goose off the farm to Topthorn, Captain Nicholls, and numerous soldiers during the war, how the film has time to squeeze in their stories, their personalities and experiences.

This is a truly spectacular film.

2. Iron Sky

SPACE NAZIS! Possibly my most eagerly awaited film this year, and it didn't disappoint. It really didn't. It was effectively my 'Troll Hunter' for 2012.

Brilliant effects (For a low budget production), great plot, some terrific characters, and hilariously over the top. It was a pain getting to watch this, but it was sooo worth it.



1. Avengers Assemble

Why are you reading this?! GO SEE THIS FILM NOW! This film, basically has everything you need from a film. It has drama, it has action, it has conflict, it has comedy, it has emotion, it surprisingly has brilliant effects, and it can somehow manage to squeeze in so many characters and their backgrounds.

It truly is spectacular, so once again, GO SEE THIS FILM NOW.




And those are my favourite films of this year, coming up next, the worse.