My 10 favorite films in 2012
I know I;ve many backdatede entries.. Watched already but din post anything.
I'll work harder in 2013.
Well, this would be least one of the new year resolution.
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As for the past year 2012, these are my most 10 favorites.. least they touch my heart. Truly enjoyed it.
1) Frankenweenie.. I know the doggie would come alive and not as morbid as Pet Sematary... still i was touched by the bonding between the dog and the boy.... and yes the movie has some meaning too. Sometimes i found Tim Burton movies too dark for me. But i truly enjoiyed this one.
2) Extremely Close and Incredibly Loud - About a boy's mourning for the loss of his father who is killed in the 911. The process is painful disturbing yet realistic. Also take a glimpse of different faces of ordinary folks in New York. Love the lines and narratives about life and living.
3) Perks of Being a Wallflower. Nostalgic. Meeting friends. Developing relationship. Growing up. The language is truly beautiful that makes it stand out from other teenage flicks.
4) The Life of Pi. Initially i thought it was another adventure movie. How wrong i was. Though some dislikes' movie's religious undertone. Still, i was fascinated by the movie, its image and its perspective about life and living.
5) Love 爱 I confess i was a bit biased towards this. But for my love of Taipei.. the love of its actors/ actresses here...and the few love stories that intertwined the movie. Like Love Actually. Loved it for watching it in Taipei ximending.. and i shed a tear over a scene.
6) Amour - Another movie about love by Michael Maneke. About how an elderly husband takes care of his wife who suffers from a stroke and is mentally degenerating. It's kind of depressing, yet realistic and touching.
7) When A Wolf Falls in Love with a Sheep 南方小羊牧场 a pleasant surprise this year. Though it's kind of 小品, it's pleasant, refreshing like a glass of lime water. Esp like those illustrations on the exam papers, those interesting side characters, and bit fantasy kind of narratives, which added flavours to this movie.
8) A different Life 桃姐 - Deanie Yip won Best actress repeatedly for her role, and i truly love her chemistry with Andy Lau. Ann Hui's realistic portrayal of the old folks' conditions in HK. It's touching and heartwarming, and make you think of the parents/ elderlies your care for.
9) Ted. - a boy and his talking teddy bear... and the teddy bear even grow up together with him and becomes as dirty and as mundane as him... Some say it's the guys who refuse to grow up and take up responsibility. Whatever. It's enjoyable, and it also explains why sometimes male bonding really have no space for ladies.
10) Argo - Based on a true story, how six Americans were rescued in Iran. It's dramatic yet exciting. The movie still can see its relevance today. It could be Ben Affleck's ambitious project to knock at the door of Oscar and to showcase his talent. Stil, i was impressed.