(Originally Posted to Facebook 12/23/12)
A random recap rating of the films of 2012 (well the one's I saw)
I'm trying to keep is spoiler free, but I may slip up so: SPOILER ALERT just in case
The Devil Inside - 1/5, it has some scares, but it's a frustratingly muddled mess with a lack of a true climax/end.
Chronicle - 4/5, unique and highly entertaining, the first film in a while to expand upon and truly utilize the found footage genre.
Safe House - 3/5, it has the right stuff for a decent action flick, but it falters in the clunky execution of exposition.
21 Jump Street - 4/5, funny, fun but at times a little too over the top, it functions well as both a comedy and an action movie.
The Hunger Games - 4.5/5, a flawed but still engaging adaptation, it follows its source material well including the very welcome social and political commentary and themes.
American Reunion - 3.5/5, mostly hilarious but the franchise is showing its age (and repetition).
The Cabin in the Woods - 4.5/5, a wild ride into the deconstruction of the horror genre, making it easily one of the MOST intelligent horror films in years (and I must note that majority of critics LOVE it with a 91% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_cabin_in_the_woods/reviews/ and a 72 on the much tougher Metacritic; very few horror films can boast an A rating from critics)
The Avengers - 4.5/5, one of the best superhero films ever made, Joss Whedon and company made a terrific movie and were able to do what many doubted: a near-perfect ensemble superhero film.
Dark Shadows - 2.5/5, what should've been another television series, this film crams too much into too little time making it feel at times very rushed and at times very boring.
Chernobyl Diaries - 3/5, a found footage horror film that looks great and really captures Chernobyl visually very well, but the film kind of falls a part by the end.
Men in Black 3 - 3.5/5, a movie that's very well acted and looks stunning, but it seems like there were problems at the script level that caused it to feel like several movies in one.
Snow White and the Huntsman - 3/5, weak plot, weak acting on the part of Kristen Stewart but great elsewhere (the best part of the film is Charlize Theron), it aspires for Lord of the Rings greatness but falls very short.
Prometheus - 3.5/5, a visually stunning film with superb acting, it falters on the script level where characters act out of character, and too much is left unanswered which makes it feel unfulfilled.
Safety Not Guaranteed - 5/5, well-written, great acting, and the only critique I can think of is wanting more from the story and a longer run time.
The Amazing Spider-man - 4/5, better than its three predecessors combined, it's a movie that delves into its characters and doesn't rely on cliched and overused superhero story lines (well the wanted vigilante plot is there, but its executed well).
The Dark Knight Rises - 4.5/5, a satisfying conclusion to a well-written and well-acted, instead of infinitely "blowing up the balloon" like the last series, it reached an emotional and spectacular finale. Bruce Wayne LIVES.
The Campaign - 4/5, hilarious, enough said.
Paranormal Activity 4 - 3/5, a film made just for the fans (and the money) which in this case is a fatal flaw not a plus.
Skyfall - 4.5/5, an amazing return to form, but also unique and refreshing take on 007, it delves into its characters and sets up sequels to come (which hopefully do not suck).
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2, 3/5, easily the best and most entertaining of the series, the last half hour makes up for the blah journey to it. It's unfortunate that the last entry is the first to interest non-fans.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - 4.5/5, the writers and filmmakers have an apparent and endearing love for the source material and the world of stories that surround it, which proves an asset as they plan expand a rather short novel into a trilogy of films.
Jack Reacher - 3.5/5, a pretty decent action flick that would have been better with someone besides Tom Cruise, other flaws lie in what comes from biased, nit-picking fans of the book.
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