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Added by Citizen Caine on 21 Jan 2012 11:07
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Films I've Seen In 2012 - Best To Worst

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People who added this item 243 Average listal rating (121 ratings) 7 IMDB Rating 6.9
Performance (1970)


"I am a bullet" as uttered by James Fox's pistol-wielding Chas, shortly after being on the receiving end of a brutal beating and an alleged gang-rape, is one of those rare, truly extraordinary moments that remind you of how powerful cinema can be. This is a film of many such moments, a violent, sex-filled, psychedelic trip through the mind (or minds) of a gangster on the run that poses questions about identity, gender, sexuality, dualism, vice and versa.On the surface, it's simply a swinging-sixties London-set tale of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, the embodiment of all that of course being Mick Jagger as a reclusive rock star. But there's so much more to it than that. Beautifully shot and scored, featuring music ranging from The Last Poets to Merry Clayton, an incredible performance from James Fox and a truly mind-bending ending, this is simply one of the greatest films I've ever seen and my brief review will not do it justice.
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People who added this item 2853 Average listal rating (1795 ratings) 8.3 IMDB Rating 8.3


Admittedly I don't like the ending (it's far too abrupt, even by Hitchcock's standards) and it's far from my favourite film from the master of suspense but I can't help myself from being swept up in it all, particularly the majestic use of colour.
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People who added this item 4875 Average listal rating (3195 ratings) 8.2 IMDB Rating 8.2


This is, simply put, one of the best and most compelling character studies ever put on film.
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People who added this item 152 Average listal rating (71 ratings) 7.6 IMDB Rating 7.2
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People who added this item 1527 Average listal rating (989 ratings) 7.4 IMDB Rating 7.7
Goldfinger (1964)
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People who added this item 2596 Average listal rating (1837 ratings) 7.8 IMDB Rating 7.8
Drive (2011)


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People who added this item 1959 Average listal rating (1353 ratings) 7.5 IMDB Rating 7.8
Skyfall (2012)
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People who added this item 1564 Average listal rating (1000 ratings) 7.6 IMDB Rating 7.7
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People who added this item 820 Average listal rating (544 ratings) 6.8 IMDB Rating 6.9


It is perhaps disappointing that Lewis Gilbert and Roald Dahl's screen adaptation of You Only Live Twice strays so far away from possibly Ian Fleming's greatest novel, but, nonetheless, this remains a terrific James Bond cinematic outing and a fascinating look at post-war Japan. Beautifully shot and boasting incredible sets, a luscious score, exotic women and action on a truly epic scale, You Only Live Twice holds its own alongside the other great Bond films of the sixties. Tetsuro Tanba and Akiko Wakabayashi stand out from the cast, turning in excellent performances. My estimations of this film have risen greatly.
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People who added this item 1233 Average listal rating (737 ratings) 7.8 IMDB Rating 7.7
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People who added this item 1513 Average listal rating (1061 ratings) 7.8 IMDB Rating 7.9
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People who added this item 459 Average listal rating (337 ratings) 6.9 IMDB Rating 7.2
Magnum Force (1973)
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People who added this item 1745 Average listal rating (1094 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 7.2
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People who added this item 17 Average listal rating (12 ratings) 5.8 IMDB Rating 6.2
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People who added this item 932 Average listal rating (544 ratings) 7.6 IMDB Rating 7.7


I'm a big Joy Division fan, so seeing this biopic of lead singer Ian Curtis was a no-brainer.
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People who added this item 1546 Average listal rating (860 ratings) 7.6 IMDB Rating 7.9
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People who added this item 54 Average listal rating (38 ratings) 6.3 IMDB Rating 6.4
The Hunter (1980)
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People who added this item 110 Average listal rating (72 ratings) 7.1 IMDB Rating 6.9
Harper (1966)
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People who added this item 5062 Average listal rating (3432 ratings) 7.9 IMDB Rating 8.5


Admittedly I'm not the biggest Christopher Nolan fan - the status that both The Dark Knight and Inception have gained is quite ridiculous. Both films are outstanding blockbusters, sure, and it's great that Nolan does not take cinema-goers for mugs, but are any of his films really among the greatest of all time? I don't pretend to be all knowledgeable in such matters, but I shouldn't think so. I enjoyed The Prestige immensely though. However, as is often the case with Nolan films, the proof in the pudding will be the second viewing. This is currently my favourite Nolan film by far (although as of time of writing, I have yet to see Memento or The Dark Knight Rises), it kept me guessing, it kept me on the edge of my seat and at it truly left me at the end thinking "Wow".
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People who added this item 119 Average listal rating (61 ratings) 6.7 IMDB Rating 7
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People who added this item 444 Average listal rating (328 ratings) 7 IMDB Rating 7
Death Wish (1974)
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People who added this item 441 Average listal rating (249 ratings) 7.8 IMDB Rating 8


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People who added this item 165 Average listal rating (103 ratings) 6.8 IMDB Rating 7


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People who added this item 19 Average listal rating (13 ratings) 6.2 IMDB Rating 6.3
Triple Cross (1966)
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People who added this item 4687 Average listal rating (3122 ratings) 8 IMDB Rating 8.1
Trainspotting (1996)


First time I've sat down and watched the whole thing properly. The ending doesn't work for me as a satisfying conclusion to a standalone film, but it does leave things open for the potential sequel based on Welsh's Porno. It's not as good as Shallow Grave for me but the characters are stronger and McGregor puts in an excellent performance (probably the highlight of his career). This is about as far as I'll go with Boyle - from the bits and pieces I've seen of Sunshine, that can remain unwatched for now.
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People who added this item 312 Average listal rating (180 ratings) 7.2 IMDB Rating 7.1
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People who added this item 3144 Average listal rating (2084 ratings) 6.8 IMDB Rating 7.3
Gremlins (1984)
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People who added this item 327 Average listal rating (216 ratings) 6.5 IMDB Rating 6.6
Torn Curtain (1966)
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People who added this item 255 Average listal rating (180 ratings) 5.7 IMDB Rating 6
Firefox (1982)
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People who added this item 397 Average listal rating (281 ratings) 6 IMDB Rating 6.3
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People who added this item 22 Average listal rating (18 ratings) 5.7 IMDB Rating 5.7
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People who added this item 293 Average listal rating (193 ratings) 7.7 IMDB Rating 7.7
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People who added this item 49 Average listal rating (36 ratings) 6 IMDB Rating 5.6
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People who added this item 2158 Average listal rating (1487 ratings) 6.7 IMDB Rating 7
Prometheus (2012)


It's not Alien and it certainly isn't Blade Runner but I found it to be one of the most enjoyable cinematic experiences I've had in a long time, although strictly a great visual experience as opposed to an intellectual one - the first act in particular and the introduction of David is amazing in 3D. But great visuals is something to be expected from a Ridley Scott film and they do not make up for a messy final act.

I don't agree that Prometheus is pretentious, I feel it does a noble job at trying to please both the thinking man and those who love blockbusters without trying to be predominantly one thing or the other. I like the faith and belief angle, even if it is only briefly touched upon. However, in trying to appease the blockbuster-hungry audience, Scott has yet again copped out, much like how Robin Hood became typical, mundane and by-the-book instead of the unique interpretation of folklore that was originally intended.

I liked Fassbender, I liked Rapace and I liked Elba. Beyond those three, the characters and performances are forgettable and AVP springs to mind. Even Resurrection has a stronger and more memorable supporting cast than this. Shaw and Holloway (and I mean the characters, not so much the actors) must be one of the most unbelievable screen couples I have ever seen. Holloway is an arsehole and Shaw is several classes above him. Also, the Scottish actress who plays the medic is utterly horrendous. Theron isn't much better, particularly in the scene between her and Pearce which comes across as a bizarre nod to the "I wan't more life, father" scene from Blade Runner. Her line delivery here is particularly awful and the supposed 'mystery' as to whether she is a robot or not is extremely poor, predictable and unnecessary, especially considering that you already have one robot who may or may not have sinister intent.
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I won't say that this was disappointing as, after Robin Hood, I wasn't expecting much. I enjoyed the ride immensely and it's a satisfying prequel to the original film. But this could have been so much more and, outside of the cinema, this probably won't amount to much. Hopefully a director's cut may be one the way but, as it stands, it's not quite the return to form from Scott that I was hoping for.
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People who added this item 2922 Average listal rating (1809 ratings) 7.6 IMDB Rating 7.8
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People who added this item 5468 Average listal rating (3791 ratings) 8 IMDB Rating 8.3
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People who added this item 289 Average listal rating (147 ratings) 7.3 IMDB Rating 6.5
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People who added this item 331 Average listal rating (251 ratings) 6.6 IMDB Rating 6.8
The Enforcer (1976)
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People who added this item 1239 Average listal rating (857 ratings) 6.1 IMDB Rating 6.5
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People who added this item 687 Average listal rating (380 ratings) 7.2 IMDB Rating 7.5
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People who added this item 17 Average listal rating (11 ratings) 5.3 IMDB Rating 5.7
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People who added this item 171 Average listal rating (83 ratings) 6.8 IMDB Rating 6.3
Enduring Love (2004)
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People who added this item 46 Average listal rating (24 ratings) 6.3 IMDB Rating 5.7
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People who added this item 87 Average listal rating (53 ratings) 6.1 IMDB Rating 6.3
The Girl (2012)
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