Comments on: The Best Films Of 2012…So Far

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

I just saw "Take This Waltz" last night and oh my god was it atrocious. It was convoluted, disjointed, and meandering. My friends and I described it as "if David Lynch were to do a rom com/dramedy", using his usual Lynchian trademarks, but failed miserably on every level. I want my money back. That aside, most of this list is pretty solid. I like how the Playlist equally balances commercial, indie, and foreign films. Although "21 Jump Street" was one of if not THE worst film I've seen this year. I'm glad they brought up "Kill List", as that was one of the most diabolically clever movies I've seen of that genre in as far back as I can remember.

By: Richardo

Richardo — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

Have never seen anything about Ava Duverney's Middle of Nowhere on here. Won Sundance Best Director and I finally saw at LAFF last week and it kinda knocked my socks off. That and All is Well and Sunkissed were really quite excellent. Saw all at LAFF.

By: bohmer

bohmer — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

I'd put THE GREY and LAURENCE ANYWAYS in that list, both films are a bit flawed but so much refreshing and surprising.

By: Leonardo

Leonardo — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

Damn i have to wait till some of these get to my country, and other ones were arlready here but i dind't have money to go to the cinemas.

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

Thomas Doret should played Aaron Cross in 'The Bourne Legacy'. The CIA would never be able to catch this kid.

By: basilbeast

basilbeast — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

If you're going to stick Avengers in with this eclectic selection of visual fare, I'd add John Carter ( of Mars ).

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

The best films out so far this year was "The Deep Blue Sea" (Rachel Weisz's performance was amazing) and "Moolight Kingtom". The rest of the year so far has been mediocre at best.

By: ben

ben — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

Hey, I loved the list. You got some really great films there. But in terms of documentaries, I thought "Indie Game" definitely should be mentioned. I found it to be one of the most fascinating and entertaining documentaries I have seen in quite sometime. I know it played in limited release but I really think it should be searched out for those who love documentaries.

By: gerty

gerty — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

for me the best was jeff who lives at home so far, i did enjoy some others as well but they didnt exactly stood out. cant wait to see monrise kingdom and pretty much anything else from my most anticipated list. personally i think 2012 has been pretty bad for movies so far but the second half will probably make it one of the best years in recent history.

By: AS

AS — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

At this point in the year there isn't much to choose from but The Deep Blue Sea is by far the best so far.

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

Out of curiosity, what are we considering 'Kill List' at this juncture? 2011 or 2012?

By: Oogle monster

Oogle monster — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

Moonrise Kingdom ftw! Also, Take this Waltz- while I can defend it to a certain degree (the cinematography and score are splendid and Rogen gives a commendable performance)- Michelle Williams is essentially playing Cindy from Blue Valentine with an awful wig, chubbier face, and hipster meets farmers market clothing. I say this as a big big big fan of Williams, Polley and especially Blue Valentine. Itâs an extension of her character in BVâ¦ transplanted to Canada. Iâd say go see it to watch Rogen play the straight-laced guy (and he has a few funny zingers as well) but there isnât much to it other than the fact that you want to slap Williamsâ character in the face for being sullen ALL THE TIME.

By: Cribbster

Cribbster — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

I would have included "Goon" and HBO's "Game Change" over "The Deep Blue Sea" and "Safety Not Guaranteed."

I might need to see "Deep Blue Sea" again (I was really disappointed), but I'm positive "Safety Not Guaranteed" is only slightly better than mediocre. It's not terribly funny, and the film really only becomes about whether the guy can travel through time. The filmmakers try to distract you from that with a bunch of shallow character stuff, but it's an aggressively mediocre movie, I think.

By: matt

matt — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

no love for Oslo, August 31?

By: Monica

Monica — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:11:20 +0000

Great list, except forThe Avengers was a stupid blockbuster. Script full of holes and horrible performances.