However, there are still plenty of moments to look back at from the last 365 days that make us realize that this was a solid year for cinema. And to help put things into focus, Matt Shapiro has edited together a brilliant montage of the biggest films of the year into one striking video. We can't even begin to think of the painstaking effort that went into this, but the results are well worth it.
The montage follows themes and visuals from every genre, and puts them all together with the deft touch of a veteran editor. From Oscar-worthy flicks like Amour and Life of Pi, to blockbusters like The Avengers and John Carter, pretty much every high-profile motion picture is represented here. So be sure to check out the video above to see 2012 summed up in less than six minutes.
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