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2012 in film: The Top 5!

It’s taken some thinking about, but, the day is finally here. After hours of research and deliberation, I have finally decided on the top 5 films of this year. As said previously, 2012 hasn’t been a fantastic year for film, heck, it hasn’t even been a great year, but it’s been a good year and here are 5 of the best so far.

5. Prometheus

Prometheus: Number 5

Ridley Scott returned to our screens in a big way this summer with Prometheus. After a year’s worth of hype, the film finally arrived in cinemas across the globe and broke numerous records along with it. From its eerie, beautifully realised 3D landscape, to the performance of a certain Mr. Michael Fassbender, this film really does showcase special effects and acting at its best. However, it was not without its flaws; as a standalone film, it worked brilliantly but for many, who were comparing it to the Alien franchise, it seemed like a jumbled mess of ideas with numerous plot holes and questionable direction choices. As such, it makes it into the Top 5, but only just.

4. The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games: Number 4

Jennifer Lawrence finally got the big break she deserved in a film which took the spirit of its source material and matched it well on the big screen. Yes, the 12a certificate it was blighted with was ridiculous and meant many elements of the book were lost, but again, for special effects and character performances, it pips Prometheus by only a small margin. It definitely deserves to be in the Top 5, but no higher than number 4.

3. The Grey

The Grey: Number 3

Joe Carnahan’s thriller really turned the survival genre on its head when it was released earlier this year. From the stellar performance of Liam Neeson to the bewildering and stunning Alaskan landscape, none of which was in CGI or tacky 3D. From being on the edge of your seat to biting your nails, the mood is constantly changing. There is another reason why it made number 3 in my Top 5 films of 2012 however; this was supposed to be a quiet, spring flick but it exceeded all expectations and fully deserves its spot as the bronze medallist in this list.

2. Marvel’s Avengers Assemble

Avengers Assemble: Number 2

Avengers Assemble has become a worldwide phenomenon and a film which fully deserves that word being used against it. Breaking hundreds of box office records across the world and becoming the 3rd highest grossing film of all time, Marvel’s biggest film ever was more than just style over substance. Thor, Iron Man, Hulk and Captain America all had decent screen time in their fight to save the world and what a fight it was. Joss Whedon came to Marvel as a newcomer and all we can hope is that he is first in line to direct a follow up to this astonishing film. Peerless special effects, fabulous performances from most of the cast and a real story helped this film achieve worldwide success and even better, a silver medal in my Top 5.

1. War Horse

War Horse: Number 1

Here we are, the number 1 spot. Steven Spielberg’s latest masterpiece continues to cement the director as the king of blockbuster cinema. His timing and style has ensured throughout the years that his films become classics in their eras and War Horse is no exception. Despite being a little sentimental at times and shamelessly so, it ticks all the boxes for a solid family film. Amazing performances from all the cast (especially the horses) and stunning cinematography, combined with John Williams’ best score since Jurassic Park; this really is a film to behold in order to understand how wonderful it is. As such, it is my top film of 2012 so far.

What about you? Would you agree here or change the films I have included? Let me know and leave a comment in the box below.

2 Comments

  1. Andrew King

    Well I am glad you said something or I may have missed this. I would agree about Prometheus, and although my list is pretty dissimilar to yours, one of my fellow writers had similar views to you with both Prometheus and The Gray. All three lists are up on Simply Film, but the one movie on all of them was Cabin in the Woods, which I would highly encourage you to watch if you love movies and haven’t already. Interesting list though to be sure.

    • moviemetropolisadmin

      Thanks for reading Andrew, I have seen Cabin in the Woods and whilst I thought it was fantastic, I thought the other films in my list deserved to be in there more.
      Definitely a Number 6 contender though!

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