Films of 2012: 21 Jump Street

Jonah Hill is the most likeable he's been in a comedy for ages, but Channing Tatum steals all the scenes he's in, sending up his beefcake image and showing a natural ability for physical comedy and timing.

Films of 2012: Argo

Ben Affleck is often the butt of many of Kevin Smith's jokes - but with Argo he is now 3 for 3 in films that are better than anything Kevin Smith has ever done.

Films of 2012: Avengers Assemble

The most fun of the superhero blockbusters this year - if you can overlook the fact the first 20 minutes are a bit dull and that the whole plot kind of contradicts everything that happened in Thor, The Avengers was an experience made to be enjoyed on the big screen.

Films of 2012: End of Watch

End of Watch is everything Michael Mann's 2006 remake of Miami Vice should have been. There's actually chemistry between the two leads, an exciting plot and a shooting style that complements the down to earth, gritty feel.

Films of 2012: Headhunters

Lumped in with the rest of Nordic Noir, Headhunters is actually a welcome return to those 90s films where Tommy Lee Jones was always hot on someone's trail.

Films of 2012: The Hunger Games

While other franchises aimed at the teen market have struggled with their first films, The Hunger Games nails it right from the start, with plenty of thrills that never patronise - and another great performance from Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss.

Films of 2012: The Imposter

I would normally say this documentary's story is so good they should make a movie out of it, but it appears that there was a movie where the story was so good, they made a documentary out if it.

Films of 2012: Moonrise Kingdom

Despite casting Bruce Willis and Ed Norton, who've been more used to roles in action movies as of late - Wes Anderson has still managed to master his craft that he's still able create the most typically Wes Anderson film of his career so far.

Films of 2012: The Muppets

The feel-good family film of the year. the Muppets doesn't try and reinvent the series, realising the timeless appeal of Jim Henson's characters.

Films of 2012: Skyfall

Skyfall manages to mix the modern Bond with enough flashbacks to its 60s & 70s heyday to make this the best film so far in the rebooted series. Javier Bardem steals the show as the flamboyant counterpart to Daniel Craig's stern-faced spy.