THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY (2012)
Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson., and Guillermo del Toro
Stars: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage
A curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug.
It has been a tradition of mine to watch the director's cut of the Lord of the Rings trilogy every Christmas and just when I thought I've had enough, it seems that I haven't!!! Luckily, this film is already showing this week. I just can't wait to watch it and revisit Middle Earth!
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 74%
Metacritic Rating: 61%
THE IMPOSSIBLE (2012)
Director: Juan Antonio Bayona
Writer: Sergio G. Sánchez
Stars: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor and Tom Holland
An account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time,.
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 78%
Metacritic Rating: 79%
LES MISERABLES (2012)
Director: Tom Hooper
Writers: William Nicholson, Claude-Michel Schonberg, Herbert Kretzmer, and Alain Boublil
Stars: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, and Anne Hathaway
In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.
The most-awaited screen adaptation of the beloved musical is coming to the Philippines next year! Although it received mixed reviews, Anne Hathaway seems to have been spared for her heart-wrenching portrayal of Fantine especially in her I Dreamed a Dream sequence, Hugh Jackman is also praised for his musical and acting prowess. I am so watching coz Annie Darling is winning the 2013 Oscar Best Supporting Actress!
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 68%
Metacritic Rating: 55%
THE LIFE OF PI (2012)
Director: Ang Lee
Writers: David Magee
Stars: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan' and Adil Hussain
A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor ... a fearsome Bengal tiger.
Based upon the international bestseller novel by Yann Martel, the movie drew praises for its technical achievemant and emotional ride as well as Ang Lee's already proven directorial excellence. Time for some inspirational moviegoing experience.
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 88%
Metacritic Rating: 76%
LINCOLN (2012)
Director: Steven Spielberg
Writers: Tony Kushner
Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, Joseph Gordone-Levitt, and David Strathairn
As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.
Grossing $88,220,634 so far, this film is a reminder of how great Steven Spielberg can be when he chooses to. Brilliant writing by the multi-awarded Tony Kushner make the story more intriguing. Add to that some subtle (not the usual overbearing) score from the legendary John Williams and we have a fine drama film. Daniel Day-Lewis restrains himself but still provides a very well-conceived and powerful portrayal of the 16th American president, which won him the 2012 New York Film Critics Circle Best Actor award. Tommy Lee Jones and Sally Field are also singled out for their brilliant turns.
Lincoln: a film about a legend, directed by, written by. and scored by legends and starring acting legends. Now that's legendary.
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 91%
Metacritic Rating: 86%
MOONRISE KINGDOM (2012)
Director: Wes Anderson
Writers: Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola
Stars: Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward and Bruce Willis (and cameos from Frances McDormand, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, and Tilda Swinton)
A pair of young lovers flee their New England town, which causes a local search party to fan out and find them.
Rotten Tomatoes sums it up: "Warm, whimsical, and poignant, the immaculately framed and beautifully acted Moonrise Kingdom presents writer/director Wes Anderson at his idiosyncratic best."
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 94%
Metacritic Rating: 84%
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