Certified Copy The long two-shot take of James and Elle in the car near the beginning of the movie. As they drive by buildings which are reflected in the windshield, their conversation transcends convention as they are shown to be on a different plain.
Midnight in Paris Hemingway's advice to Gil in the back of the taxi, an inspired satire of Hemingway prose plus Owen Wilson's delivery of the line "Pretty sexy" is pitch perfect.
Our Idiot Brother Paul Rudd gives a lesson in sublime with his delivery of the line "Aww Fuck" when he just realizes he sold dope to a cop.
13 Assassins A wave of blood pours over a village fortress during the climactic battle scene, perhaps the most visceral image of the year.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo The bold new ending, which gives Lisbeth a muted moment of empathy, and a whole new dimension.
War Horse Spielberg's great use of the close-up as he focuses on the face of a soldier a second before his imminent death.
Poetry A woman suffering from the first stages of Alzheimer's suddenly realizes she just finished talking to the woman who's daughter was raped by her grandson.
"Tree of Life" The wordless discovery of a boys first love in a classroom a his early flirtation as he doesn't give her his paper to grade. What I like most about this film are the little moments like these that are scattered throughout.
Midnight in Paris Gil: "I'm having an insight, it's a minor one...but I think it explains the anxiety of my dream." and then later Gil again: "These people don't have any antibiotics". These are probably two of my favorite quotes of the year, they made me laugh more than anything else.
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol The best car chase of the year done in a sand storm, popcorn entertainment at its best.
Rango The best use of 3-D. Oh wait this wasn't in 3-D but once Rango gets to the vast vistas of the old west, it just feels that your there with him.
Meek's Cutoff The unexpected finale where we are left with our characters in that moment between hope and uncertainty.
Certified Copy Juliet Binoche's final words in the quietest most intimate scene of the year "J...J...James."
Bridesmaids Kristen Wig who was the true heart of the film juggles slapstick and pathos beautifully during her breakdown at the wedding shower.
"Meek's Cutoff" A wagon loses control down a hill, which could mean almost certain doom for its party.
Hugo The recreation of the films of George Melies using today's state of the art technology, films can still be magical.
Moneyball Brad Pitt driving aimlessly while his team is playing, then hearing his daughter singing a song for him at the end of it all.
The Ides of March The final close-up of Ryan Gosling, a wonderful ending.
The DescendantsShailene Woodley's reaction in the pool after she is told her comatose mother will die, then her remark right after that.
Tree of Life The creation scene is the most epic and awe inspiring sequence I saw in the theatre all year.
Film Socialisme The moments of real wind blowing against the boom mic. Baffling, but effective.
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol Say what you will about Tom Cruise, but I'm pretty sure that's him climbing on the side of the world's tallest building.
The Ides of March The moment Phillip Seymour Hoffman is given his walking papers, a restrained and effective moment.
13 Assassins Biggest WTF moment, that guy who got the sword in the throat isn't dead!
13 Assassins The image of a young woman who had both her arms, legs, and tongue cut out at the hands of the brutal emperor.
Drive Albert Brooks' matter of fact way of slicing a guy's arm open, cold blooded.
Drive Without giving anything away, the ending when we see Ryan Gosling blink.
Midnight in Paris The most movie loving romantic ending of any movie this year. Woody Allen delivers exactly what the film called for, walking in Paris in the rain.
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