My Tops of 2012 - May

THE AVENGERS has easily destroyed the summer box-office, thanks to its popcorn violence and heroic feats. It is also a well crafted film, with a very funny script and delightful performances all around. The fact that it achieved the rare feat for me of seeing a film in theaters two times tells you how good the movie is.

THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT was funny but not really a treat. It had some originality yet still hit the same romantic-comedy beats. It had fun performances but had them dragged out for a not necessary two hour running time.

BATTLESHIP wasn't a total washout. It has a ultra-lame script, focusing heavily on douchebaggery and chicken burritos. It has bland and blank characters and actors respectively. It ends with "Fortunate Son" playing during the credits (?!). At least the film is a bit tongue in cheek, has some fun action sequences, and has a scene where the cast play a re-imagined version of the board game.

DARK SHADOWS was a complete and utter bore. Except for the deliciously talented Eva Green, nothing in this film raised a warranted laugh or awe. Tim Burton's worst film in his long career.


Best Films of 2012


1. The Avengers

2. Chronicle

3. The Secret World of Arrietty

4. The Hunger Games

5. The Cabin in the Woods

6. 21 Jump Street


Worst Films of 2012


1. Project X

2. Dark Shadows