50 Best Movies of 2012 according to Total Film

Since the award-giving period is in full bloom and the end of the year is coming rather rapidly, the season of wrapping up 2012 has begun. Usually, it takes place in the form of top 10s, 50s, 100s and is a curious game of every respectable and less respectable newspaper, magazine of TV programme. Since Total Film is one of my favorite movie magazines, I decided to follow their Top 50, choosing the films we like both as much. Without giving the exact place, on which a movie is located. For the whole ranking made by Total Film go here, you won't be disappointed!

7 PSYCHOPATHS
Martin McDonagh at his best, with star cast and a lovely plot.

"The Master" - a masterful play with the mind

Finally, the new film by Paul Thomas Anderson, "The Master," enters cinemas. A magnificent picture, it really is. Set in the 1950s, in various places in America, it tells a story of a powerful persona, a charismatic mentor, husband, and leader. Philip Seymour Hoffman beautifully portrayes Lancaster Dodd, again proves how great an actor he is. To me however Joaquin Phoenix as Freddie is even better. His back hunched, drinking all the time, mumbling, not knowing what to do with his life. Phoenix as Freddie becomes prey for someone like Dodd, who desperately needs followers and believers. Beautiful setting, magical music by Johnny Greenwood (Radiohead), cinematography, atmosphere. A real treat, not just for connoiseurs, of P.T.A's fans.

My review in Polish published here.