Films of 2012

I followed a rule for years that movies either had to have limited/wide releases in the U.S. or played at film festivals in Cannes, Sundance, Toronto or Telluride for inclusion on yearly lists. Documentaries were eligible regardless of release method. T.V. movies and direct-to-video releases were not eligible for the list. Non-U.S. releases could be eligible depending on critical or popular acclaim in their home country. I try to be consistent when applying this rule, but my application may occasionally drift.

★★★★

Argo Skyfall This is 40

★★★½

Looper The Avengers Amour Killer Joe Wreck-It-Ralph The Dark Knight Rises Wanderlust

★★★

The Amazing Spider-Man American Reunion Chronicle Deconstructing Dad The Dictator Dreams from My Real Father Farmageddon Goon The Grey The Hunger Games IndoctriNation: Public Schools and the Decline of Christianity in America John Carter Magic Mike Man on a Ledge Prometheus 21 Jump Street Ted Underworld: Awakening The Vow

★★½

Bachelorette Battleship Dragon Lockout One for the Money Safe

★★

Resident Evil: Retribution Taken 2 This Means War

★½

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island The Raid: Redemption Total Recall

★

½ star

The Lucky One

zero stars

Piranha 3DD