I've done my very best to neglect this blog, but I am finally done with the busy-ness of the holidays and over a wonderful bout with the flu. Here are my favorite films of 2012:
5) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - High Frame Rate 3D
This movie was very good on many levels, and I'm very excited to see the Extended Edition. On a purely technical level, the 48 frames-per-second 3D was brilliant. While watching 3D films, I usually get at least a little bit of a headache. Since there is no flicker at 48 Frames-Per-Second, it was a completely comfortable viewing experience. It wasn't perfect, but I believe that 48fps is the future of film. The reason this movie isn't higher on the list is simple: the story is only 1/3 of the way complete.
4) Lincoln
This film is about the passage of the 13th Amendment, which outlawed slavery. More specifically, it's about the political maneuvering that was necessary to allow its passage. A film for fans of history and fans of great cinema alike.
3) The Avengers
What can be said about The Avengers other than the fact that it was perfectly scripted, perfectly directed, and perfectly acted? The comedic timing of the cast was spot on and the action was perfect.
2) Les Miserables
This movie is all about Grace and how people respond to it. The decision to have the actors sing live was perfect and the emotion in the story was conveyed perfectly. Had they done it the typical way, it would not have impacted me as it did. I cried very much, but they were manly tears.
1) Skyfall
Simply the most personally satisfying film experience of 2012. The narrative had no fat, and Daniel Craig hits the ground running as Bond. The script, the villain, and the action blend together perfectly to make Skyfall the greatest Bond film of all time. Also, the film's ending perfectly sets up the threads that will go through at least the next two films.
Honorable Mention (***SPOILERS*** for those who haven't seen it)
The Dark Knight Rises
This film had the unfortunate task of being the sequel to the best Batman film of all time. I didn't enjoy the film very much as I was watching it as Batman didn't have very much screen time. It wasn't until the final shot reveals that John Blake was your Batman (pre-suit) for the majority of the film that it all clicked into place for me. Christopher Nolan set out to interpret Batman as modern mythology. His view is that Batman is a symbol that can live on regardless of who is in the suit. In TDKR, while Batman is away, John Blake makes himself busy doing everything that Batman would have done had he been there.
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