Even the most eminent film critics cannot always predict the success of a particular film with viewers. 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 most grossing tapes are rented by cinemas for several seasons in a row, thereby increasing the enthusiasm of producers, directors and cast. And since for viewers the box office is sometimes a criterion of how much a film deserves attention, we suggest Top 20 highest grossing films of 2012.
20. The Dictator, worldwide box office gross (excluding the US) was $ 91,068,994.
In the story, a North African dictator, at the risk of his life, opposes the arrival of democracy in his small but oil-rich state.
19. Underworld: Awakening, $ 97,791,632.
The sequel to the thriller Underworld: Evolution is filmed in 3D and features a high-quality soundtrack performed by Evanescence, Linkin Park and The Cure.
18. The Lorax, $ 98,181,029. 
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. This Means War, $ 101,106,281.
The action comedy tells the story of the struggle between two very secret agents who are madly in love with the same girl, played by the charming Reese Witherspoon.
16. Snow White: Revenge of the Dwarfs (Mirror Mirror), $ 102.9 million
The first of four rewrites of the Snow White story to hit the screen 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 hit the top-grossing films.
14. Kari-gurashi no Arietti, Arietti from the land of the Lilliputians, $ 126,368,084. 
Another high-grossing film that came from the East tells the whole world that little people live nearby, who periodically borrow our things for a while.
13. Dark Shadows, $ 151.6 million.
This gothic tragicomedy was directed by Tim Burton based on the plot of the TV series of the same name.
12. Prometheus, $ 166.5 million.
Ridley Scott's sci-fi thriller is clearly the leader in popularity among all space Odyssey in 2012. Special effects have spent a significant portion of the $ 250 million budget.
11. American Reunion, American Pie: Complete, $ 175,886,675.
The film is the fourth part of a comedy opus, designed mostly for teenagers. The target audience considered the sequel successful enough to make the box office almost 5 times the film's budget.
10. Snow White and the Huntsman, $ 194,084,146.
Another story about Snow White. Angelina Jolie and Winona Ryder were considered for the role of the evil queen, but in the end she was played by the magnificent Charlize Theron.
9. John Carter, $ 194,084,146.
Director Andrew Stanton invites the viewer, together with the main character, to go to Mars to save the beautiful princess. The fantastic action movie was clearly to the taste of the audience.
eight.Wrath of the Titans, $ 218.3 million.
The sequel "Clash of the Titans" is clearly liked by the audience, who appreciated not only the acting, but also the special effects that are so necessary for a modern film in the genre of fantasy.
7. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, $ 222 million.
Another grossing sequel in our Top 20. This comedy fantasy action movie has paid off 4 times already, bringing Dwayne Johnson the fourth place in the ranking of the highest paid Hollywood stars.
6. Battleship, $ 237,295,960.
The film's high box office certainly owes it to impressive graphics and a good soundtrack.
5. Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, $ 250 165 442.
The highest-grossing cartoon in 2012 proved to the world that the adventures of a lion, zebra, hippo and giraffe can keep the audience interested since 2005.
4. The Hunger Games, $ 273,856,210.
The fantastic action movie was based on the novel of the same name by the American writer Susan Collins.
3.1 + 1 (Intouchables), $ 348,753,277.
Closing the top three highest-grossing films in 2012 is the French comedy drama based on the real story of businessman Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, confined to a wheelchair.
2. Men in Black 3, $ 430 238 266.
The sequel to the fantastic saga about super agents was Will Smith's first film in which the actor played after a three-year hiatus.
1. The Avengers - $ 841.1 million.
The highest-grossing film in 6 months of 2012 was the continuation of six films based on the comics published by Marvel Comics.