Les Misérables (2012)
I suspect that this testimony will earn me a lashing from fans. The power of Les Misérables' narrative, the force of its music and lyrics, and the enthusiasm of its fan base are considerable, and anyone who criticizes the film is probably going to look like a monster.
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Skyfall (2012)
The new James Bond movie comes armed with something that "The Dark Knight Rises" lacked: playfulness. It has a winning sense of humor about itself all the way through. I’ll take this movie any day over Nolan’s latest tsunami of ponderousness and self-importance.
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Lincoln (2012)
This time, Spielberg focuses on the delicate art of bringing characters to life instead of the anxious work of provoking one's audience into reacting.
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Flight (2012)
Robert Zemeckis's catalog of movies is like a box of chocolates: You may not know what flavor you're going to get, but the rest of the experience is predictable. Each movie may be a little crunchy, but they'll all melt in your mouth, giving you a fleeting sugar high, and then vanishing without any lasting benefit. "Flight" is no exception.
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Looking Closer with Jeffrey Overstreet
(now the ears of my ears awake andnow the eyes of my eyes are opened)
– e. e. cummings, “i thank You God for most this amazing”