When I did the List at the time,clearly I admit I forgot to mention that I haven't watched all the important movies. And for that I am sorry. But since I have. now I will redo the list and explain the reason I entered each movie. A reminder that the personal ratings does not affect the position of each movie. Enjoy The Final Version of the 'Best Movies of 2012' in my opinion.
(Note: Do NOT forget to answer the poll that will be seen on the top right side of the blog!)
(Note: Do NOT forget to answer the poll that will be seen on the top right side of the blog!)
20) The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel:
-Starring: Judie Dench, Billy Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, Ronald Pickup, Celia Imrie, and Dave Patel.
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-Studio(s): 2oth Century Fox.
-Directed by: John Madden.
-Running Time: 124 minutes.
-Budget: $ 10,000,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 134,361,879.
-Personal Rating: 7.5/10
-Comment:
A movie, which at first glance may seem boring, but I promise you it's a movie that you will truly enjoy. The talented, full award winners and nominees actors, should be enough for you to watch a movie that for me brought me something new that I haven't seen before.
19) The Bourne Legacy & Taken 2:
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-Staring: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weiz, -Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace,
Edward Norton, Joan Allen , and Albert Finney. and Famke Janssen,
-Studio(s): Universal Pictures -Studio(s): EuropaCorp, Canal +, M6 Films,
and 20th Century Fox.
-Directed by: Tony Gilroy. -Directed by: Olivier Megaton.
-Running Time: 135 minutes. -Running Time: 91 minutes.
-Budget: $125,000,000. -Budget: $ 45,000,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 276,144,750. -Box Office:(World Wide): $ 374,267,646.
-Personal Rating: 7.5/10. -Personal Rating: 7.5/10
-Comment:
"The Bourne Legacy" and "Taken 2" are both great action movies, which continued established franchises. Though both were criticized for using many previous elements;nonetheless, they were both enjoyable and fun movies. (Check out "Review: The Bourne Legacy" and "Review: Taken 2".)
18) Pitch Perfect:
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-Studio(s): Universal Pictures and Relativity Media.
-Directed by: Jason Moore.
-Running Time: 112 minutes.
-Budget: $ 17,000,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 101,877,328.
-Personal Rating: 7.6/10.
-Comment:
"Pitch Perfect" is another example of a small budget movie that is hilariously great. The musical comedy movie brings new stuff to the table and shows us the new princess of comedy "Rebel Wilson". And do not forget to check out "Review: Pitch Perfect".
17) Looper:
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-Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, Noah Segan, Piper Perabo, and Jeff Daniels.
-Studio(s): Film District, TriStar Pictures, and Alliance Films.
-Directed by: Rian Johnson.
-Running Time: 118 minutes.
-Budget: $ 30,000,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 166,521,158.**
-Personal Rating: 7.5/10.
-Comment:"Looper" is one of the 2012 movies that really surprised me. I thought the idea was great and I was surprised that the execution of the movie was good. I think it brought something new and fresh. Emily Blunt and Joseph Gordon-Levitt were the stars of the movie.
16)The Vow:
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-Starring: Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Jessica Lang, Sam Neill, Jessica McNamee, Scott Speedman, Wendy Crewson.
-Directed by: Michael Sucsy.
-Studio(s): SpyGlass Entertainment and Screen Gems.
-Running Time: 104 minutes.
-Budget: $30,000,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 196,114,570.
-Personal Rating: 7.1/10
-Comment:
The best romantic movie this year , in my opinion. And the performances of "Rachel" and "Channing" and their chemistry, made this movie become one of my favorite movie of this year.(Check out "Review: The Vow")-Comment:
15)Snow White and The Huntsman:
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-Studio(s): Universal Pictures and Roth Films.
-Directed by: Rupert Sanders.
-Running Time: 127 minutes.
-Budget: $ 170,000,000.
-Box Office: $ 396,397,203.
-Personal Rating: 7.6/10.
-Comment:
If we forget the scandal that erupted (I am talking about the affair of Kristen and the director), this film was actually better than anyone thought it would be. As usual though, "Charlize Theron" did a great job. Can't wait for it's sequel and I'm hoping that they will find a way to bring back "Charlize"'s character. "Kristen", "Chris", and "Sam" did also a really good job.
14) Django Unchained:
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-Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, and Samuel L. Jackson.
-Studio(s): A Band Apart and Colombia Pictures.
-Directed by: Quentin Tarentino.
-Running Time: 165 minutes.
-Budget: $ 100,000,000.
-Box Office: $ 365,584,00-.
-Personal Rating: 8.0/10.
-Comment:
'Django Unchained' is a very good movie. I really enjoyed watching the boldness and cleverness of "Quentin Tarentino"'s work. But for some reason, seeing all the buzz it had, I was a little bit disappointed. The reason I say that is because I did not get the 'wow' factor that I was waiting for. Nevertheless, the movie is great and "Jaime Foxx" really surprised me.
'Django Unchained' is a very good movie. I really enjoyed watching the boldness and cleverness of "Quentin Tarentino"'s work. But for some reason, seeing all the buzz it had, I was a little bit disappointed. The reason I say that is because I did not get the 'wow' factor that I was waiting for. Nevertheless, the movie is great and "Jaime Foxx" really surprised me.
13) Ted:
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-Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Seth Macfarlane, Mila Kunis, Joel McHale, and Giovani Ribisi.
-Studio(s): Universal Pictures.
-Directed by: Seth Macfarlane.
-Running Time: 106 minutes.
-Budget: $ 50,000,000 - $ 60,000,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 535,415,487.
-Personal Ratings: 7.7/10
-Comment:
A movie , that has become "The Highest Grossing R-Rated Original Movie", will definitely be on my list. Moreover, the performances of "Mark Wahlberg", "Mila Kunis", and "Seth Macfarlane" made this movie even more enjoyable and funny.(Check Out "Review: Ted")
12) The Hunger Games:
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-Directed by: Gary Ross
-Studio(s): Lionsgate and Color Force.
-Running Time: 142 minutes.
-Budget: $78,000,000.
-Box Office: $ 686, 533,290.
-Personal Rating: 7.9/10.
-Comment:
"The Hunger Games" brought a new and good franchise to the big screen. "Jennifer Lawrence"'s performance was amazing, and the movie's story as a whole is interesting. This franchise will definitely break records and become one of the best franchise in movie's history(Check out "Review: The Hunger Games").
11) 21 Jump Street:
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-Starring: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Ellie Kemper, Rob Riggle, Ice Cube, Deray Davis.
-Studio(s): MGM and Columbia Pictures.
-Directed by: Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
-Running Time: 109 minutes.
-Budget: $42,000,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 201,585,328.
-Personal Rating: 7.6/10.
-Directed by: Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
-Running Time: 109 minutes.
-Budget: $42,000,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 201,585,328.
-Personal Rating: 7.6/10.
-Comment:
"21 Jump Street" , the best comedy movie of the year, is definitely going to be in the list. "Channing Tatum" and "Jonah Hill"'s performances brought a fresh new thing to this already known movie name.(Check out "Review: 21 Jump Street").
10) Les Miserables:
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-Starring: Hugh Jackman, Russel Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Helena Bonham Carter, and Sacha Baron Cohen.
-Studio(s): Universal Pictures and Relativity Media.
-Directed by: Tom Hooper.
-Running Time: 160 minutes.
-Budget: $ 61,000,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 378,821,000.
-Personal Rating: 8.3/10
-Comment:
After thoroughly watching 'Les Miserables' I was very impressed by this movie. It was definitely what I expected it to be. For me "Anne Hathaway" was just superb. She definitely deserves an Oscar for her role. Although I have to admit, the singing of the actors sometimes was a little bit annoying.
9) Life of Pi and Silver Linings Playbook:
-Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Rafe Spall -Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence,
Robert De Niro, and Jacki Weaver.
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Robert De Niro, and Jacki Weaver.
-Studio(s): 20th Century Fox. -Studio(s): The Weinstein Company.
-Directed by: Ang Lee. -Directed by: David O. Russell.
-Running Time: 127 minutes. -Running Time: 122 minutes.
-Budget: $ 120,000,000. -Budget: $ 21,000,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 585,103,000. -Box Office:(World Wide): $ 140,372,733.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 585,103,000. -Box Office:(World Wide): $ 140,372,733.
-Personal Rating: 8.4/10. -Personal Rating: 8.4/10
-Comment:
"Silver Linings Playbook" definitely deserves its place on my list. The movie is just so fun to watch from beginning to end. The cast is so funny and likable. Especially "Jennifer Lawrence" who just killed it with her performance. And "Life of Pi" is an amazing spiritual masterpiece that continues it's enchantment from beginning till the end. (Check Out "Review: Silver Linings Playbook" and "Review: Life of Pi").
-Comment:
"Silver Linings Playbook" definitely deserves its place on my list. The movie is just so fun to watch from beginning to end. The cast is so funny and likable. Especially "Jennifer Lawrence" who just killed it with her performance. And "Life of Pi" is an amazing spiritual masterpiece that continues it's enchantment from beginning till the end. (Check Out "Review: Silver Linings Playbook" and "Review: Life of Pi").
8) Zero Dark Thirty:
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-Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Joel Edgerton.
-Studio(s): Colombia Pictures.
-Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow.
-Running Time: 157 minutes.
-Budget: $ 40,000,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 101,029,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 101,029,000.
-Personal Rating: 8.7/10
-Comment:
"Kathryn Bigelow" out did herself with 'Zero Dark Thirty'. 'The Hurt Locker' is one of my favorite movies, and she was able to show us that she is one of the best directors around, which is why I was shocked when she was snubbed for the Best Director Category in the Oscars. "Jessica Chastain" made this movie even much better to watch(Check Out "Review: Zero Dark Thirty").
-Comment:
"Kathryn Bigelow" out did herself with 'Zero Dark Thirty'. 'The Hurt Locker' is one of my favorite movies, and she was able to show us that she is one of the best directors around, which is why I was shocked when she was snubbed for the Best Director Category in the Oscars. "Jessica Chastain" made this movie even much better to watch(Check Out "Review: Zero Dark Thirty").
7) The Amazing Spider-Man:
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-Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Sally Field, Martin Sheen, Irrfan Khan, Campbell Scott, and Chris Zylka.
-Directed by: Marc Webb.
-Studio(s): Colombia Pictures and Marvel Entertainment.
-Running Time: 136 minutes.
-Budget: $230,000,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 752,216,557.
-Personal Rating: 8.4/10
-Comment:
A successful reboot, that satisfied the majority of its fans. We were able to see a great performance by all the cast, especially "Andrew Garfield" and "Emma Stone". The villain could have been better, but overall great film and can't wait for future sequels.(Check Out "Review: The Amazing Spider-Man")
6) Argo:
The best political-thriller movie of 2012 is the best description of 'Argo'. This movie does deserve the recognition it is getting, and especially "Ben Affleck", who did a superb job with this movie. The story as a whole was great to watch, regardless of it's poilitical views. Definitely one of the best 2012 movies(Check Out "Review: Argo").
-Comment:
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-Starring: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Tate Donovan, Clea DuVall, Christopher Denham, Scoot McNairy, Kerry Bishe, Rory Corchane, Victor Garber, and Kyle Chandler.
-Studio(s): GK Films, Smokehouse Pictures, and Warner Bros Pictures.
-Directed by: Ben Affleck.
-Running Time: 120 minutes.
-Budget: $ 44,500,000.
-Box Office: Domestic (US): $ 204,338,409.
-Personal Rating: 8.8/10.
-Comment:-Personal Rating: 8.8/10.
The best political-thriller movie of 2012 is the best description of 'Argo'. This movie does deserve the recognition it is getting, and especially "Ben Affleck", who did a superb job with this movie. The story as a whole was great to watch, regardless of it's poilitical views. Definitely one of the best 2012 movies(Check Out "Review: Argo").
5) Skyfall:
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-Starring: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomi Harris, Bérénice Lim Marlohe, Alber Finney, and Ben Whishaw.
-Directed by: Sam Mendes.
-Studio(s): Colombia Pictures.
-Running Time: 143 minutes
-Budget: $150,000,000-$200,000,000.
-Box Office: $ 1,101,301,220.
-Personal Rating: 8.7/10-Comment:
After facing so much trouble during the production process, to come out and to have such a great reception from critics and fans and to have a great box office run, "Skyfall" is definitely one of the best 007 movies ever and one of the best movies of this year.(Check Out "Review: Skyfall")
4) Marvel's The Avengers:
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-Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston, Scarlett Johanson, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Colbie Smulders, Clark Gregg, Gwyneth Paltrow, Stellan Skarsgård, and Paul Bettany.
-Directed by: Josh Whedon.
-Studio(s): Marvel Studio.
-Running Time: 143 minutes.
-Budget: $220,000,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 1,511,757,910.
-Personal Rating: 8.9/10
-Comment:
The best superhero movie of the year, and maybe ever, that had an amazing cast, and the movie that broke box office records ,such as "Best Opening Weekend in North America" is sure going to be one of the 5 best movies of this year.(Check Out "Review: Marvel's The Avengers")
3) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey:
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-Directed by: Peter Jackson.
-Studio(s): MGM, New Line, and Warners Bro. Pictures.
-Running Time: 169 minutes.
-Budget: $ 250,000,000.
-Box Office: $ 959,761,285.
-Personal Rating: 9.1/10
-Comment:
Of course this movie was going to be at least in the top 3. This was one of the most anticipated movies of 2012 , and it did not disappoint. It made fans happy, well at least the majority, and made me happy that "Peter Jackson" reunited us to the same old but improved 'middle earth'.(Check Out "Review: The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey").
Of course this movie was going to be at least in the top 3. This was one of the most anticipated movies of 2012 , and it did not disappoint. It made fans happy, well at least the majority, and made me happy that "Peter Jackson" reunited us to the same old but improved 'middle earth'.(Check Out "Review: The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey").
2) The Impossible:
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-Starring: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, and Oaklee Pendergast.
-Studio(s): Apaches Entertainment, Telecinco Cinema and Summit Entertainment.
-Directed by: J.A. Bayona
-Running Time: 113 minutes.
-Budget: $ 45,000,000.
-Box Office: Domestic(US): $ 160,493,000.
-Personal Rating: 9.0
-Comment:
Many will be surprised or disagree with my opinion, but 'The Impossible' is the most underrated and most snubbed movie of 2012, whether at the box office or the award season. Many people criticized that it did not tell the story of what happen at that day, but what they did not realize is that it was not the purpose of the movie. Anyways, the movie as a whole, from the actors performance (especially 'Naomi Watts' and 'Tom Holland') to the story, music, and effects was just spectacular. And it definitely is the 2nd best movie of 2012 and the one of the best movies of all time.
-Personal Rating: 9.0
-Comment:
Many will be surprised or disagree with my opinion, but 'The Impossible' is the most underrated and most snubbed movie of 2012, whether at the box office or the award season. Many people criticized that it did not tell the story of what happen at that day, but what they did not realize is that it was not the purpose of the movie. Anyways, the movie as a whole, from the actors performance (especially 'Naomi Watts' and 'Tom Holland') to the story, music, and effects was just spectacular. And it definitely is the 2nd best movie of 2012 and the one of the best movies of all time.
1) The Dark Knight Rises:
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-Directed by: Christopher Nolan.
-Studio(s): Warner Bros. Pictures,DC Comics, Legendary Pictures,and Syncopy films.
-Running Time: 165 minutes.
-Budget: $250,000,000-$300,000,000.
-Box Office:(World Wide): $ 1,081,041,188.
-Personal Rating: 9.1/10.
-Comment:
My opinion did not change. Being the last of an amazing trilogy, "The Dark Knight Rises" has to be the best movie of 2012. Though many saw that it was not as good as "The Dark Knight", I believe that they both differ from each other. The performances by the cast , especially newcomers "Tom Hardy", "Anne Hathaway", and "Marion Cotillard" made this movie even much better.
Conclusion:
First I am sorry for the lateness of this list, but I had to see all movies of 2012 to make this final version. Second, I hope you enjoyed my list and agreed with some or all my choices. If not I will be glad to see your comments below and know what were your favorite movie of 2012.
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