This edition of the world's longest-established movie guide provides a comprehensive record of films released in 2012. The book meticulously reviews every film from January to December, offering box-office statistics and highlighting the new faces of the year. It also includes a detailed chapter dedicated to showbusiness obituaries, serving as a thorough chronicle of the year in cinema.

The Film Review annual is recognized as a fount of knowledge, as noted by The Independent. This edition continues the publication's long-standing tradition of comprehensively documenting the year in film. It serves as an invaluable resource for tracking cinematic releases, industry statistics, and notable figures within the showbusiness world.