Review of 2012

By now I am probably late to the party, but I want to reflect on the best movies of 2012 before I look ahead to 2013. Let's do a countdown from 10 and see what I like about each one.

10. TED - This Seth McFarland comedy hits you right in the gut and keeps you laughing. The concept is simple, but executed extremely well. The cast does a great job, but Ted steals the show.

9. End of Watch- A gritty cop movie set on the streets of LA shows a dark side not seen since Training Day. A rare realistic look at what cops go through and how dangerous the job really is.

8. Looper - I love time travel movies and this one does it very well. It doesn't get into the specifics of time travel, but rather deals with the consequences of things going awry.

7. Wreck-It Ralph - Don't mistake this animated movie for just being a kid flick. This has multiple references weaved into it that more than a video game fan can appreciate. A solid animation.

6. Django Unchained - If you like Tarantino, then this movie hits the spot. Jamie Foxx does a spectacular job as the lead. The subject matter is handled tastefully without overstepping.

5. The Dark Knight Rises - This movie is to be treated as a whole encounter of a Trilogy much like Return of the King. It caps off a long story that has been building up and doesn't stay too serious.

4. 21 Jump Street - Watch it. Laugh at it. It's comedy done right. This remake of a TV Show hits all comedic notes and doesn't disappoint.

3. The Hobbit - Best viewed in IMAX 3D HFR. The best movie going experience I have seen since Avatar in 3D. This is what 3D movies should always feel like. No more motion blur and see everything

2. The Avengers - This action packed movie handles the characters of four different film franchises and melds them into a team. Breaking all kinds of records it is a cinematic accomplishment.

1. Zero Dark Thirty - Best story this year. Even though history has given away the ending, it is everything that leads up to it that makes it such a great film. The journey is worth the Oscar.