4815162342 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Shit. You guys watch A LOT of movies...For myself I catch up on the majority via Netflix.@Jake: I only would give 3 films this year an "A" grade (Flight, Argo, The Grey) from what I've seen so far. I thought Flight's character focus and slow burn style worked very well, plus Denzel acted the shit out of the movie without having a real "gimme Oscar" scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I liked Flight and loved Denzel's performance (although I thought by far the best scene in the movie belonged to James Badge Dale), but I didn't think Zemeckis' dramatic touch was completely suited to this material - a character study centered on an addict I think should be more subtle than Flight was in a lot of places, especially the two final scenes, and John Goodman turning up twice with "Sympathy of the Devil" blaring in the background was like from a completely different movie. But I liked that Zemeckis threw himself into some pretty R-rated material (look at the opening scene alone) in a totally no-nonsense way, and the movie went by fast enough to let everyone know he's still got it as a filmmaker. Not a perfect movie, but easily a better film than any of his motion capture exercises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4815162342 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) I didn't mind the music cues. Sure they were on-the-nose in a few instances but even so they still worked.There were only three ways Flight could have ended and while Zemeckis chose the happiest of the three possibilities I think adequate foreshadowing was laid in the scene where Denzel visits the hangar holding the wreckage and is first told about the two liquor bottles in the trash and the tox screen results for the other crew members. Edited December 2, 2012 by 4815162342 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) A+ Holy Motors The Master A Argo Cloud Atlas Lincoln A- Looper Life of Pi Wreck-It Ralph Beasts of the Southern Wild Cabin in the Woods The Dark Knight Rises The Avengers B+ Moonrise Kingdom Perks of Being A Wallflower The Grey Skyfall Silver Linings Playbook Seven Psychopaths The Raid: Redemption 21 Jump Street Arbitrage Safety Not Guaranteed The Intouchables Magic Mike B Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Chronicle Take this Waltz Bernie Premium Rush Dredd Goon Sound of My Voice Frankenweenie Ted Pitch Perfect Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted B- Paranorman Brave Lawless Five-Year Engagement Hope Springs The Hunger Games Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie Bully Anna Karenina C+ Wanderlust End of Watch Jeff, Who Lives at Home The Expendables 2 The Dictator Casa de Mi Padre Flight Snow White and the Huntsman C Men in Black III Prometheus John Carter The Campaign American Reunion The Watch C- Killing Them Softly The Amazing Spider-Man God Bless America Friends With Kids The Bourne Legacy D+ Dark Shadows Rock of Ages That's My Boy D Total Recall The Lorax Edited December 7, 2012 by Gopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmav45 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 2012 films I haven't seen and am eagerly anticipating:Holy MotorsBeasts of the Southern WildKiller JoeCloud AtlasPerks of Being a WallflowerLife of PiKilling Me Softly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 2012 films I haven't seen and am eagerly anticipating:Beasts of the Southern WildCloud AtlasPerks of Being a WallflowerLife of PiHaven't seen the other three, but all of these are pretty great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acsc1312 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 The Avengers: 9.5/10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatebox Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 (edited) I don't know about best movie, but Skyfall gets my vote for best blockbuster. TDKR was too messy and TA was too forgettable.EDIT - actually, Shame is the best film of 2012, and I can say that because it was only released in the UK last February. Killer Joe and Holy Motors also get honourable mentions. Edited December 6, 2012 by Hatebox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK007 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) Given the following ranks do you think I'll like Argo, Cloud Atlas, Flight, Life of Pi and Silver Linings Playbook? Those four films are released around the same time on Blu-Ray and I have the $5 off $25 Amazon voucher. Since I am unable to watch any of these before the 9th (when the voucher expires) I thought I might ask you lot. The three divisions are liked, worth a watch and not worth watching with those at the boundaries being a bit of both. 1. Moonrise Kingdom 2. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 3. The Amazing Spider Man 3. The Avengers 3. Brave 6. The Bourne Legacy 6. Rise of the Guardians 8. The Pirates! Band of Misfits 9. The Grey 10. The Hunger Games 10. Skyfall 12. 21 Jump Street 12. Dredd 12. Looper 12. The Raid: Redemption 16. Battleship 16. The Dark Knight Rises --------------------------------- 18. Arbitrage 19. Paranorman 20. Savages 20. American Reunion 20. The Lorax 20. Five Year Engagement 24. John Carter 25. Chronicle 25. Cabin in the Woods 27. Lockout 27. Men in Black 3 ----------------------------------- 29. Total Recall 29. Taken 2 29. Ted 32. Haywire 33. Premium Rush 33. Madagascar 3 35. Safe 36. The Dictator 37. Seeking a Friend at the End of the World 38. Ice Age: Continental Drift 39. The Campaign 40. Safe House 41. Snow White and the Huntsman 42. Prometheus 43. This Means War Edited December 7, 2012 by BK007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Futurist Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) Worst movie : PROMETHEUS Still funnier than Ted though. Edited December 8, 2012 by The Futurist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goffe Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) 1. Brave A2. TDKR A-3. Skyfall B+4. John Carter B+5. Prometheus B+6. Total Recall (2012) B+7. Chronicle (2012) B8. Looper B9. Madagascar 3 B10. Project X B BBattleshipAvengersAmerican ReunionMIB 3Spider-ManDark ShadowsHunger GamesRise of the GuardiansTedParanormal Activity 4B-Snow WhiteSeeking a Friend for the End of the WorldThe Cabin in the WoodsThe Woman in BlackC+Breaking DawnC - D - FThe DictatorWrath of the Titans21 Jump StreetLoraxGhost Rider: Spirit of VengeanceThe Devil Inside Edited December 8, 2012 by Goffe of Oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gary Scott Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Current top 101.tdkr2.moonrise kingdom3.argo4.perks of being a wallflower5.hunger games6.skyfall7.looper8.avengers9.cloud atlas10.cabin in the woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) A+ 1. Cloud Atlas A 2. Argo 3. Moonrise Kingdom A- 4. Looper 5. Lincoln 6. Life Of Pi 7. The Master 8. Marvel's The Avengers 9. The Perks Of Being A Wallflower 10. The Cabin In The Woods 11. Wreck-It Ralph B+ 12. Beasts Of The Southern Wild 13. Safety Not Guaranteed 14. Frankenweenie 15. Skyfall 16. ParaNorman 17. 21 Jump Street B 18. Ruby Sparks 19. The Dark Knight Rises 20. The Intouchables 21. Bernie 22. The Secret World Of Arrietty 23. Brave B- 24. Chronicle 25. The Pirates! Band Of Misfits 26. Men In Black III 27. The Hunger Games 28. Jeff, Who Lives At Home C+ 29. The Five-Year Engagement 30. Bully C 31. The Dictator 32. Mirror, Mirror 33. Ted C- 34. Dark Shadows D+ 35. God Bless America Edited December 9, 2012 by Spaghetti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punishment Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Top 3 of the movies I have seen this year.1) Marvel's The Avengers2) The Dark Knight Rises3) SkyfallWant to see Lincoln and Rise of the Guardians. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4815162342 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 12/7/31 Update:1. Flight2. Argo3. The Grey4. Killing Them Softly5. Safety Not Guaranteed6. Looper7. Moonrise Kingdom8. Take This Waltz9. Skyfall10. BraveBy this time next week I will have seen via theater or Netflix: Savages, The Five Year Engagement, Bernie, and The Hobbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 My 10 at the moment.1. The Master2. The Grey3. Beasts of the Southern Wild4. The Perks of Being a Wallflower5. Skyfall6. The Imposter7. Holy Motors8. Silver Linings Playbook9. Compliance10. Marvel's The AvengersSubject to change.... still plenty of shit I wanna see/see how well some hold up on repeat viewings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 (edited) I reeeeeeeeeeaaaaaally want to see Compliance. Edited December 11, 2012 by Spaghetti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 My 10 at the moment.1. The Master2. The Grey3. Beasts of the Southern Wild4. The Perks of Being a Wallflower5. Skyfall6. The Imposter7. Holy Motors8. Silver Linings Playbook9. Compliance10. Marvel's The AvengersSubject to change.... still plenty of shit I wanna see/see how well some hold up on repeat viewings.I never knew you saw Perks! I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. How did you like the three leads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 A+ Holy Motors The Master A Cloud Atlas Lincoln Argo A- Looper Life of Pi Beasts of the Southern Wild Cabin in the Woods Les Miserables Wreck-It Ralph The Dark Knight Rises The Avengers Moonrise Kingdom B+ Perks of Being A Wallflower The Grey Silver Linings Playbook Seven Psychopaths The Raid: Redemption 21 Jump Street The Intouchables Magic Mike Skyfall B Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Chronicle Take this Waltz Bernie Dredd Arbitrage Safety Not Guaranteed Goon Sound of My Voice Frankenweenie Paranorman Ted Pitch Perfect Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted B- Brave Lawless Premium Rush Five-Year Engagement Hope Springs The Hunger Games Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie Bully Anna Karenina C+ Wanderlust End of Watch Jeff, Who Lives at Home Killing Them Softly The Expendables 2 The Dictator Casa de Mi Padre Flight Snow White and the Huntsman C The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Men in Black III Prometheus John Carter The Campaign American Reunion The Watch C- The Amazing Spider-Man God Bless America Friends With Kids The Bourne Legacy D+ Dark Shadows Rock of Ages That's My Boy D Total Recall The Lorax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Alfred Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 (edited) 1. The Master A+ 2. Searching For Sugar Man A+ 3. The Dark Knight Rises A+ 4. Samsara A+ 5. Argo A 6. Headhunters A 7. Silver Linings Playbook A 8. The Grey A 9. The Raid A 10. Untouchable A 11. Ruby Sparks A- 12. Moonrise Kingdom A- 13. Beasts of the Southern Wild A- 14. Cloud Atlas A- 15. The Hunt A- 16. Brave A- 17. Skyfall A- 18. Your Sister's Sister A- 19. Prometheus A- 20. Killer Joe A- 21. Take This Waltz A- 22. Cosmopolis A- 23. 21 Jump Street A- 24. Shadow Dancer A- 25. North Sea, Texas A- 26. Amour A- 27. Looper A- 28. The Imposter A- 29. Sightseers A- 30. A Monster In Paris B+ 31. To Rome With Love B+ 32. The Sapphires B+ 33. Rock of Ages B+ 34. Paranorman B+ 35. Think Like A Man B+ 36. Dredd B+ 37. Sinister B+ 38. Avengers Assemble B+ 39. American Reunion B+ 40. Hope Springs B+ 41. Angels Share B+ 42. Killing Them Softly B+ 43. Lawless B+ 44. The Dictator B+ 45. Salmon Fishing In The Yemen B+ 46. Goon B+ 47. The Woman In Black B+ 48. Underworld: Awakening B+ 49. Safe House B+ 50. Best Exotic Marigold Hotel B+ 51. The Hunger Games B+ 52. Jeff, Who Lives At Home B+ 53. Cabin In The Woods B+ 54. 2 Days In New York B+ 55. Celeste and Jesse Forever B 56. Marley B 57. Le Havre B 58. Snow White and the Huntsman B 59. Man On A Ledge B 60. The Bourne Legacy B 61. Savages B 62. Seven Psychopaths B 63. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey B 64. The Perks Of Being A Wallflower B 65. The Five-Year Engagement B 66. Ginger and Rosa B 67. Lola Versus B 68. Men In Black 3 B 69. The Expendables 2 B 70. The Amazing Spider-Man B 71. Jackpot B 72. Ted B 73. Rust and Bone B 74. Premium Rush B- 75. Now is Good B- 76. The Raven B- 77. This Must Be The Place B- 78. On The Road B- 79. The Possession B- 80. Red Lights B- 81. Silent House B- 82. The Campaign B- 83. Piranha 3DD B- 84. Dark Shadows B- 85. Wrath of The Titans B- 86. Seeking A Friends For The End Of The World B- 87. Contraband C+ 88. Chronicle C+ 89. Project X C+ 90. John Carter C+ 91. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II 92. Paranormal Activity 4 C- 93. Battleship D- 95. Taken 2 D- Edited December 15, 2012 by Alfred Unchained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...