Making an ordered list of movies in the first month of the year is a lot like playing a poker cash game. Everyone thinks they have the final word on taste, but so few of them agree with one another. The twelve movies above are the ones that have really stuck with me. Some of them you’ll probably agree with and some of them will probably make you laugh and doubt my credibility. That’s okay.
The Avengers
Earth's Mightiest Heroes joined forces to take on threats that were too big for any one hero to tackle. Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. together with a team of super humans Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, Thor, Hulk and Hawkeye form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki and his army.
The Bourne Legacy
Aaron Cross is a member of Operation Outcome, a US Defense Department black ops program which utilizes pills referred to as "chems" that enhance the physical and mental abilities of field operatives, the events in this movie take place at the same time during the events in the previous movie "The Bourne Ultimatum", thus making this movie a spin-off to the Bourne trilogy.
TED
John finds Ted the newly sentient toy that is a teddy bear who’s really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really dumb, and briefly becomes a minor celebrity.
Skyfall
In Istanbul, MI6 agents James Bond and Eve chase a mercenary, Patrice, when Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong and agents around the world are exposed, MI6 is attacked forcing M to relocate the agency.
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Sister's Sister
Mourning the death of his brother, Jack's friend Iris invites him to her father's cottage for some alone time to recuperate. A twisted tale of ever-complicated relationships is set in motion with raw, hilarious and emotional performances from the all-star cast
The Dark Knight Rises
Despite his tarnished reputation after the events of The Dark Knight, in which he took the rap for Dent's crimes, Batman feels compelled to intervene to assist the city and its police force which is struggling to cope with Bane's plans to destroy the city.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
This is about 15-year-old Charlie an endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love, the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. He learns that he can go on with life without being scared because he is more than a wallflower.
Life of Pi
A magical adventure story centering on Pi Patel, a young man who survives a tragic disaster at sea and is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. You might not believe in the almighty by the end, but you’ll be hard pressed not to believe in the power of cinema.
Zero Dark Thirty
Maya is a CIA operative whose first experience is in the interrogation of prisoners following the Al Qaeda attacks against the U.S. She quickly evolves from a freshman to a veteran officer, but displaying the zeal and frustrations of a focused 'single-tasker'; she fixates on finding Abu Ahmed.
Les Misérables
Prisoner 24601, known as Jean Valjean, is released from prison and breaks parole to create a new life, A little girl's journey from this World to another causes heartache, anger, hope and more. This story tells of how one family's tragedy affects the lives of many.
Argo
In 1979, the American embassy in Iran was invaded by Iranian revolutionaries and several Americans are taken hostage. Tony Mendez a CIA specialist brought in for consultation, criticizes the proposals.
Silver Linings Playbook
Against medical advice and without the knowledge of her husband Pat Solatano Sr., caring Dolores Solatano discharges her adult son, Pat Solatano Jr. He learns that his wife, Nikki has moved away and his father, His goals are to get his old job back as a substitute teacher, but more importantly reunite with Nikki.
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