Even the most famous film critics can not always predict the success of the audience of a particular picture. The name of the director and the star cast sometimes do not bring the desired result, and the film at the box office hardly justifies the investment.
The cinema tapes have been rolling out the very highest grossing tapes for several seasons in a row, thereby increasing the enthusiasm of producers, directors and cast members. And since for the audience fees are sometimes a criterion of how much the film deserves attention, we offer Top 20 highest-grossing films of 2012.
20. The dictator (The Dictator), the world box office at the box office (excluding the United States) amounted to $ 91,068,994.
In the story, the North African dictator, with a risk to his life, opposes the arrival of democracy in his small but oil-rich state.
19. Another world: Awakening (Underworld: Awakening), $ 97 791 632.
The sequel to the thriller Underworld: Evolution was shot in 3D and features a high-quality soundtrack performed by Evanescence, Linkin Park and The Cure.
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The action of this comedy cartoon takes place in the near future, where everything is made of plastic. The role of Lorax was voiced by the unforgettable Danny de Vito.
17. So the war (This Means War), $ 101 106 281.
The comedy thriller tells the story of the struggle of two very secret agents, madly in love with the same girl, performed by the charming Reese Witherspoon.
16. Snow White: Revenge of the Dwarves (Mirror Mirror), $ 102,900,000.
The first of four alterations of the Snow White story to be released in 2012.
15. Let the bullets fly (Rang zidan fei), $ 104.3 million.
The only film made by a Chinese director in China and about China to ever be among the highest grossing films.
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Another box office film, which came from the East, tells the whole world that little people live nearby, who periodically borrow our things for a while.
13. Dark shadows (Dark Shadows), $ 151.6 million.
This Gothic tragicomedy was filmed by Tim Burton on the plot of the television series of the same name.
12. Prometheus (Prometheus), $ 166.5 million.
The fantastic thriller Ridley Scott is clearly the leader in popularity among all the space Odysseys of 2012. A significant part of the budget of $ 250 million was spent on special effects.
11. American Reunion, American Pie: All assembled, $ 175,886,675.
The film is the fourth part of the comedy opus, designed mostly for teenagers. The target audience considered the sequel to be successful enough so that the box office almost 5 times exceeded the budget picture.
10. Snow White and the Huntsman (Snow White and the Huntsman), $ 194 084 146.
Another story about Snow White. The role of the evil queen was considered by Angelina Jolie and Winona Ryder, but in the end she was played by the magnificent Charlize Theron.
9. John Carter, $ 194,084,146.
Director Andrew Stanton invites the viewer along with the main character to go to Mars to save the beautiful princess. The fantastic action movie clearly appealed to the audience.
8. Wrath of the Titans (Wrath of the Titans), $ 218.3 million.
The sequel to “Clash of the Titans” is clearly liked by viewers who appreciated not only the acting, but also the special effects so necessary for a modern film in the fantasy genre.
7. Travel 2: The Mysterious Island (Journey 2: The Mysterious Island), $ 222,000,000.
Another box office sequel to our Top 20. This comedy fantasy action movie has paid off already 4 times, bringing Dwayne Johnson fourth place in the ranking of the highest paid Hollywood stars.
6. Sea battle (Battleship), $ 237 295 960.
The high box office film, of course, owes an impressive schedule and a good soundtrack.
5. Madagascar 3 (Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted), $ 250 165,442.
The highest-grossing 2012 cartoons have proven to the world that the adventures of a lion, zebra, hippo and giraffe can keep viewer interest since 2005.
4. The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games), $ 273 856 210.
The fantastic action movie was shot based on the novel of the same name by the American writer Susan Collins.
3.1 + 1 (Intouchables), $ 348,753,277.
Closes the top three highest-grossing films of 2012 is a French comedy drama based on the real story of businessman Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, who is confined to a wheelchair.
2. Men in Black 3 (Men in Black 3), $ 430,238,266.
The sequel to the fantastic saga about super agents was the first film by Will Smith, in which the actor played after a three-year break.
1. The Avengers - $ 841.1 million.
The highest-grossing film following the results of 6 months of 2012 was the continuation of six films based on comics by Marvel Comics.