Movies 2012: Les Miserables (2012)

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Les Miserables (2012)

Date seen: 15 January 2013

Rated PG-13, 158 mins.

IMDB User Rating: 8.0

Metascore: 63/100 (User Score: 7.4)

Tomatometer: 70% Fresh, (Audience: 83%)

Movie Notebook: 9.80

Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended

Grade: QT - Watch if you want Quality Time

Notes:

This probably is not a popular opinion, but, Tom Hooper's Les Miserables (2012) fantastically exceeds expectations. Hitting the high notes combined with genuinely moving acting and excellent screenplay, the film is a heavy contender for major distinctions. Magnificently photographed, it makes you feel the post-revolution France. You might want to watch this again.

After watching this film:

You will keep On My Own playing in your mind.

For your consideration: 

• Acting: Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean
• Acting: Anne Hathaway as Fantine
• Acting: Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier
• Acting: Daniel Hussletone as Gavroche
• Directing
• Film of the Year
• Musical Score
• Sound
• Editing
• Cinematography
• Production Design
• Costume
• Make-up

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Score are as of posting.

Movies 2012: Lincoln (2012)

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Lincoln (2012)

Date seen: 15 January 2013

Rated PG-13, 150 mins.

IMDB User Rating: 8.0

Metascore: 86/100 (User Score: 7.6)

Tomatometer: 91% Certified Fresh (Audience: 87%)

Movie Notebook: 9.78

Recommendation: B - Recommended

Grade: QT - Watch if you want to have Quality Time

Notes:

This film has the best Lincoln as perfectly portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis. While the performances are trophy-worthy along with production design, the screenplay enjoys the benefit of the doubt. Nevertheless, this one deserves to join the roll of best history movies. Worth-watching.

After watching this film:

You'll realize that it's because of Lincoln why Obama is The President.

For your consideration: 

• Acting: Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln
• Acting: Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln
• Acting: Tommy Lee Jones as Thaddeus Stephens
• Film of the Year
• Directing
• Cinematography
• Musical Score
• Costume Design
• Production Design
• Adapted Screenplay
• Sound 
• Editing

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Scores are as of posting.

Movies 2012: Life of Pi (2012)

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Life of Pi (2012)

Date seen: 11 January 2013

Rated PG, 127 mins
IMDB Rating: 8.2
Metascore: 79/100 (User Score: 8.1)
Tomatometer: 88% Certified Fresh, (Audience: 88%)

Movie Notebook Score: 9.75
Recommendation: A - Highly Recommended
Grade: QT - Watch if you want to have Quality Time

Notes:
Undeniably almost flawless, Life of Pi (2012) is a melting pot of entertainment formula. This film is the one to beat in cinematography and visual effects. Excellently created, magically translated for the silver screen, thought-provoking.

After watching this film:
You might want to spend a night in the Pacific.

For your consideration:

• Acting: Suraj Sharma as Pi Patel
• Film of the Year
• Directing
• Visual Effects
• Cinematography
• Editing
• Sound
• Production Design
• Musical Score
• Adapted Screenplay

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Movies 2012: Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

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Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

Date seen: 06 January 2013

Rated PG-13, 93 mins.

IMDB User Rating: 7.5
Metascore: 86/100 (User Score: 7.4)
Tomatometer: 86%, Certified Fresh (Audience: 81%)

Movie Notebook Score: 9.35/10
Recommendation: C - Selectively Recommended
Grade: QT - Watch if you want to have Quality Time

Notes:
This is literature converted perfectly into a motion picture. Considering it is a debut film, Beasts of the Southern Wild is well-directed. Brilliantly written. Excellently portrayed. Naturally moving. Certainly a best picture material.

After watching this film:
You'll learn what courage is.

For your consideration:

• Acting: Quvenzhane Wallis as Hushpuppy
• Acting: Dwight Henry as Wink
• Directing
• Adapted Screenplay
• Cinematography
• Film of the Year
• Costume Design

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Scores are as of posting.