So, 2012 was really the year of action movies. I love chick flicks, but there weren’t many worth mentioning this year (maybe Salmon Fishing in the Yemen or One For the Money, but they didn’t make it into my top ten). Here’s my top ten list, which are in no particular order (and bear in mind that there are many movies from this year I haven’t seen yet):
The Avengers-Robert Downey Jr + Chris Evans + Joss Whedon + Mark Ruffalo + Chris Hemsworth = Total and complete awesomeness!
The Dark Knight Rises-This movie blew my mind. Anne Hathaway was amazing.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey-I love Martin Freeman. I can’t wait for some Benedict Cumberbatch and Lee Pace in the next ones.
Les Miserables-I love music and I love Hugh Jackman. I was kind of blown away by the singing and acting in this movie. I anticipated being disappointed, but I wasn’t.
Brave-I have been told I am Merida, but that’s mostly just for my crazy, curly red hair.
Wreck-It Ralph-I thought I would hate this movie, but it just wasn’t to be. Loved it!
Pitch Perfect-With a little less puking and a little less sex-talk, this movie would have been just about perfect. Like I said, I love music.
The Hunger Games-I’m so glad they downplayed the violence. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson were great.
People Like Us-I know that this wasn’t a super popular movie, but I quite enjoyed it. Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks were completely believable as siblings.
The Life of Pi-This movie was amazing. I don’t know if I will ever watch it again because it took such an emotional toll on me. I mean, a girl can only cry so much.
Honorable Mentions:
John Carter
Skyfall
Mirror Mirror
Rise of the Guardians
Trouble with the Curve
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
E’s Favorite Varnishes
(These are not necessarily polishes that came out this year, just ones that were reviewed by us this year)
Sephora + Pantone Rose Dawn (Sleeping Beauty)
All That Glitters Book Smart Beauty (Beauty and the Beast)
Zoya Anthea (Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan)
Duri Unexpected Kiss (Flipped)
OPI Mermaid’s Tears (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides)
Butter London Lady Muck (The Princess Bride)
Sephora by OPI Who Let the Dorks Out (Sydney White)
OPI Ocean Love Potion (Ponyo)
OPI Skull and Glossbones (Peter Pan)
OPI Out of This World (John Carter)
K’s Favorite Varnishes
Butter London Victoriana (The Young Victoria)
Color Club Gift of Sparkle (Ramona and Beezus)
Zoya Blaze
a-england Princess Tears (Tangled)
Sephora + Pantone Universe Purple Parachute
Revlon Whimsical (Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium)
Cirque Dark Horse (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad)
Pretty Serious Creature Crush
Hare Polish The Monster (Monsters Inc.)
Barielle Falling Star (Stardust)