The Great Escape (Random Image)

Ramsey: Colonel Von Luger, it is the sworn duty of all officers to try to escape. If they cannot escape, then it is their sworn duty to cause the enemy to use an inordinate number of troops to guard them, and their sworn duty to harass the enemy to the best of their ability.

Opened: July 04, 1963 Runtime: 2 hr. 52 min. Genre: Adventure, Drama Animation Rated: PG-13

Shark Tale (Random Image)

Don Lino: Hey, Luca... Get Sykes. He knows that Reef better than anybody. I want to know all about this guy. I want to know what he does. I want to know where he eats. I want to know where he sleeps. He pops a gill, I want to know about it. Who is the Shark Slayer?

Opened: October 1, 2004 Runtime: 1 hr. 30 min. Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Animation Rated: U

My Fair Lady (Random Image)

Alfred P. Doolittle: The old bloke died and left me four thousand pounds a year in his bloomin' will. Who asked him to make a gentleman out of me? I was happy. I was free. I touched pretty nigh everyone for money when I wanted it, same as I touched him. Now, I'm tied neck and heels, and everybody touches me. A year ago, I hadn't a relation in the world except one or two who wouldn't speak to me. Now, I've fifty, and not a decent week's wages amongst the lot of 'em. Oh, I have to live for others now, not for myself. Middle-class morality.

Opened: October 21, 1964 Runtime: 2 hr. 50 min. Genre: Musical, Drama, Family Rated: U

Oz the Great and Powerful: The Re(al) - view

Oz: I don't want to be a good man... I want to be a great one.

I know James Franco ought to be the wizard in this context, but Sam Raimi (director) takes the crown as the master of illusion in this awesome piece of family entertainment, accompanied by stunning visual effects that can only come from the same team that brought you Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, 2012, Raimi's Spiderman trilogy, Beowulf and much more - they are called Sony Pictures Imageworks.

Oz the Great and Powerful started off in cropped black & white, a genius move if I may say, as it immediately captured my interest, and it felt original (of course an homage to the 1939 film.) The segue from black & white to colour almost eluded me because of how deeply interested in the story; that and the beautiful/amazing visual effects used to depict Oz (the land), beautiful mise en scène, beautiful!

The Impossible (Random Images)

Henry: But you know, you know, the most scary bit for me?Thomas: When the water hit?Henry: No. After that, when I came up, I was on my own. That was the scariest part. And when I saw the two of you climbing to the tree, I didn't feel so scared anymore. I knew I wasn't on my own. You see?

9 (Random Image)

Scientist: We had such potential. Such promise. But we squandered our gifts, our intelligence. Our blind pursuit of technology only sped us quicker to our doom. Our world is ending. But life must go on.

Opened: September 9, 2009 Runtime: 1 hr. 19 min. Genre: Adventure, Action, Animation Rated: 12

A Good Day to Die Hard: The Re(al) - view

John McClane: Need a hug?
Jack McClane: We're not a hugging family.
John McClane: Damn straight!

After spending an hour and thirty seven minutes watching one of my anticipated movies of the year, I felt really REALLY sad. Die Hard 5 (will be further referred to as DH5) was really poor in almost all areas, except for  its direction, but before ripping it to shreds, this question must be asked - What makes Die Hard so awesome?

Hot Fuzz (Random Images)

Narrator: Police Constable Nicholas Angel: born and schooled in London, graduated Canterbury University in 1993 with a double first in Politics and Sociology. Attended Hendon College of Police Training. Displayed great aptitude in field exercises, notably Urban Pacification and Riot Control. Academically excelled in theoretical course work and final year examinations. Received a Baton of Honour, graduated with distinction into the Metropolitan Police Service and quickly established an effectiveness and popularity within the community. Proceeded to improve skill base with courses in advanced driving... and advanced cycling. He became heavily involved in a number of extra-vocational activities and to this day, he holds the Met record for the hundred metre dash. In 2001, he began active duty with the renowned SO19 Armed Response Unit and received a Bravery Award for efforts in the resolution of Operation Crackdown. In the last twelve months, he has received nine special commendations, achieved highest arrest record for any officer in the Met and sustained three injuries in the line of duty, most recently in December when wounded by a man dressed as Father Christmas.

Best Movies of 2012

I know it's a bit late posting this list, but all blame goes to the studios for releasing most of the best at the very end of the year, making it difficult for aficionados like myself to get my 'eyes' on them on time (seven were released between November & December). And these list comprises of nine movies because of a particular film I am yet to watch - Moonrise Kingdom. Upon watching it I am confident it would have a huge effect on the list.

BUT before diving into the list, here are the fallout five (five movies that were so close to making it on the list, it just goes to show how difficult it was to compile this list.)

5. Killing Them Softly

Beowulf (Random Image)

 Beowulf: I am Ripper... Tearer... Slasher... Gouger. I am the Teeth in the Darkness, the Talons in the Night. Mine is Strength... and Lust... and Power! I AM BEOWULF!

 Opened: November 16, 2007 Runtime: 1 hr. 55 min. Genre: Adventure, Action, Animation Rated: 12