Oslo, August 31st

Oslo, August 31st

Directed by Joachim Trier

At this point in the year, though it may not be my "favorite", Oslo, August 31st still stands as the most powerful, incredible piece of film-making I have seen in 2012.

Looper

Looper

Directed by Rian Johnson

Though it may not make much sense, and the casting is a bit strange, Looper manages to impress with fantastic action sequences, strong performances, and genuine originality.

Salmon Fishing In The Yemen

Salmon Fishing In The Yemen

Directed by Lasse Hallstrom

With charming lead performances, a fun script, and good pacing, Salmon Fishing In The Yemen is a steadily enjoyable, heart-warming, lighthearted film with very little to offer apart from solid entertainment.

Magic Mike

Magic Mike

Directed by Steven Soderbergh

With several strong performances and a premise bound to attract a largely female audience, Magic Mike is yet another standard, but well-done drama from veteran director Steven Soderbergh.

Cosmopolis

Cosmopolis

Directed by David Cronenberg

Though it doesn't achieve the likes of previous Cronenberg works, Cosmopolis is still a strong feature from the Canadian director, and not one to be overlooked.