Lists
- New York Times: A.O. Scott: 25 Favorite Films of 2012
- Artforum: Amy Taubin: Top 10 Films of 2012
- New York Times: Manohla Dargis: Top 36 Movies of 2012
- New York: David Edelstein: Top Ten Movies of 2012
- Entertainment Weekly: Lisa Schwarzbaum: 10 Best Movies of 2012
- Film Comment Poll: 50 Best Films of 2012
- IndieWire Poll: Top 50 Films of 2012
- Chicago Tribune: Michael Phillips: Best Movies of 2013
- New Yorker: David Denby: 11 Best Films of 2012
- Los Angeles Times: Kenneth Turan: Top 10+ Films of 2012
- Artforum: Amy Taubin: Top 10 Films of 2012
- Los Angeles Times: Kenneth Turan: Top 10+ Films of 2012
- Boston Globe: Wesley Morris: Top 25 Movies of 2012