Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)

Take everything you know about this classic folktale and up the ante tenfold. Jack the Giant Slayer is a fantasy filled adventure that will keep everyone in the family entertained. Most of the basic themes of the original story are still apparent: a commoner vying for the affection of the princess, the princess who wants a life of adventure, a dark evil from the past, and, of course, the beans.

Nicholas Hoult as Jack. Source: Collider

Anna Karenina (2012)

Usually I'm a fan of Joe Wright's collaborations with Keira Knightley. Atonement and Pride & Prejudice were both beautifully directed and well thought out. This film, however, fell flat of high expectations. Adapted from Leo Tolstoy's novel of the same name, Anna Karenina was less of a theatrical feature as it was just plain theatrical.

Keira Knightley as Anna Karenina. Source: E Online

Hitchcock (2012)

Hitchcock is a quasi biopic of one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. More specifically, it follows his love life with his wife Alma during the filming the infamous Psycho. Throughout the film we see that the pressures of being a successful filmmaker is getting to Hitch (Anthony Hopkins), putting strains on his relationship. Although tensions rise, Alma (Helen Mirren) remains loyal to her husband and reminds him that she was once his boss, and thus his success is in part, heavily due to her.

Helen Mirren and Anthony Hopkins as Alma and Hitch. Source: Cinematoria

The Sessions (2012)

It's a rarity to see films center around a disabled person, let alone one in an iron lung. Some may be surprised to learn that The Sessions is actually based on the life of Mark O'Brien, a poet who was paralyzed from the neck down.

Helen Hunt and John Hawkes. Source: EW

Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

Quirky, odd, eccentric, witty, funny. All accurate words to describe Wes Anderson's latest film. Set in 1965, Sam Shakusky (Jared Gilman) and Suzy Bishop (Kara Hayward) are two pen pals who have a secret pact to run away with each other. They camp and hike in order to find a secluded cove, which they have named Moonrise Kingdom. Their efforts are in vain, as Suzy's parents find her and refuse to let her see Sam again.

Kara Hayward as Suzy Bishop. Source: Collider