10 MOVIES OF 2013
05 The Butler
Rating: 7,9 / 10
Genre(s): Drama
Run Time: 126min.
Theatrical Release Date: 08/16/2013
DVD Release Date: 01/14/2014
Status: In Theaters
Distributor(s): The Weinstein Co.
Director(s): Lee Daniels
Starring: Forest Whitaker , Oprah Winfrey , David Oyelowo , Cuba Gooding, Jr. , Jane Fonda

'Lee Daniels' The Butler' tells the story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man's life and family. Forest Whitaker stars as the butler with Robin Williams as Dwight Eisenhower, John Cusack as Richard Nixon, Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan, James Marsden as John F. Kennedy, Liev Schreiber as Lyndon B. Johnson, and many more. Academy Award nominated Lee Daniels ('PRECIOUS') directs and co-wrote the script with Emmy-award winning Danny Strong ('GAME CHANGE').
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04 Prisoners
Rating: 8 / 10
Genre(s): Drama
Run Time: 146min.
Theatrical Release Date: 09/20/2013
DVD Release Date: 12/17/2013
Status: In Theaters
Distributor(s): Warner Bros.
Director(s): Denis Villeneuve
Starring: Hugh Jackman , Jake Gyllenhaal , Paul Dano , Melissa Leo , Maria Bello

How far would you go to protect your child? Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) is facing every parent's worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) arrests its driver, Alex Jones (Paul Dano), but a lack of evidence forces the only suspect's release. Knowing his child's life is at stake, the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. The desperate father will do whatever it takes to find the girls, but in doing so, he may lose himself, begging the question: When do you cross the line between seeking justice and becoming a vigilante?
03 The Call
Rating: 9,7 / 10
Genre(s): Drama,Thriller
Run Time: 88min.
Theatrical Release Date: 03/15/2013
DVD Release Date: 06/25/2013
Distributor(s): Sony
Director(s): Brad Anderson
Starring: Halle Berry , Abigail Breslin , Morris Chestnut , Michael Eklund , Michael Imperioli

When veteran 911 operator, Jordan (Halle Berry), takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl (Abigail Breslin) who has just been abducted, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life.
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02 The Conjuring
Rating: 9,7 / 10
Genre(s): Horror,Thriller
Run Time: 112min.
Theatrical Release Date: 07/19/2013
DVD Release Date: 10/22/2013
Distributor(s): New Line Cinema
Director(s): James Wan
Starring: Vera Farmiga , Patrick Wilson , Ron Livingston , Lili Taylor , Hayley McFarland

Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville. Based on a true story, 'The Conjuring' tells the horrifying tale of how world renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called upon to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.
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01 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Rating: 9,8 / 10
Genre(s): Action,Fantasy
Run Time: 161min.
Theatrical Release Date: 12/13/2013
Status: In Theaters
Distributor(s): New Line
Director(s): Peter Jackson
Starring: Ian McKellen , Martin Freeman , Richard Armitage , Benedict Cumberbatch , Aidan Turner

Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), his mighty band of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), and wise wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) embark on a crusade to reclaim Erebor from the vicious dragon Smaug (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch) in this sweeping fantasy adventure that picks up where the events of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey left off. Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) once again directs from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro.
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‣ Record of the Year
''#Beautiful (feat. Miguel)'' by Mariah Carey - WINNER
''Loved Me BacK To Life'' by Celine Dion
''Another Love'' by Tom Odell
''Mirrors'' by Justin Timberlake
''All The Way Home'' by Tamar Braxton
''Glassheart'' by Leona Lewis
‣ Album of the Year
''Heal'' by Loreen - WINNER
''ARTPOP'' by Lady GaGa
''Loved Me Back To Life'' by Celine Dion
''Glassheart'' by Leona Lewis
''Lotus'' by Christina Aguilera
''The 20/20 Experience'' by Justin Timberlake
‣ Best Female Artist
Mariah Carey
Celine Dion
Loreen - WINNER
Leona Lewis
Beyonce
Tamar Braxton
Ariana Grande
‣ Best Male Artist
Justin Timberlake
Tom Odell - WINNER
Elton John
Ed Sheeran
David Bowie
‣ Best Group / Duo
fun.
A Great Big World
The 1975
30 Seconds to Mars
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
‣ Soundtrack Hit of the Year
''Almost Home'' by Mariah Carey
''Kill And Run'' by Sia
''Young And Beautiful'' by Lana Del Rey
''Skyfall'' by Adele
‣ ICON Award
Celine Dion
And finally... SONG OF THE YEAR 2013 IS...
1. Mariah Carey – #Beautiful (feat. Miguel) 566
2. Mariah Carey – The Art of Letting Go 365
3. Céline Dion – Breakaway 215
4. Justin Timberlake – Mirrors (Radio Edit) 217
5. Katy Perry – Double Rainbow 164
6. Lady Gaga – Sexxx Dreams 210
7. Rihanna – Stay (feat. Mikky Ekko) 213
8. Leona Lewis – Glassheart 242
9. Sia – Blank Page 181
10. Tom Odell – Another Love 154
11. Josh Groban – Brave 143
12. Céline Dion – Loved Me Back to Life 558
13. Beyoncé – XO 216
14. Rebecca Ferguson – Freedom 168