Please post the surprise films you are considering (and you would like your fellow filmspotter to consider) for the 2012 Filmspots here and check this list before nominating. When posting if you could add some detail as to why your particular selection came as a surprise it may help other evaluate it as well.
Any relevant questions whose answers may benefit everyone will also be added to this post... with said answers, obviously.
Note: Beginning in 2012, films that earn nominations in certain major award categories (Picture, Ensemble Cast, Animated Film, Documentary, and Debut Feature) will become ineligible for the Surprise category.
What is the Surprise category?
It's a chance to honor films that, even though they might not be Top 5 of the year material, still exceeded expectations — or came totally out of left field — and were, as the name implies, a pleasant surprise. The four previous winners were Warrior, 17 Again, Chop Shop, and Once, which beat out nominees such as Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Cedar Rapids, Humpday, Paranormal Activity, Redbelt, Mister Lonely, This is England, and Enchanted.
Note: Scenes and shots in blue are those with multiple mentions.SURPRISE21 Jump StreetAbraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Amour
The Avengers
Barbara
BernieA Cat in ParisCloud AtlasCoriolanus
The Campaign
Dark Shadows
Dredd 3DEnd of WatchThe Five-Year EngagementFriends with KidsGirl Walk//All Day
The GreyHeadhunters
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hunger Games
In Darkness
The Intouchables
John Carter
Killer JoeLincoln
Margaret
Men in Black III
Nuit #1
Pariah
People Like Us
The Perks of Being a WallflowerThe Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
Pitch Perfect
Project X
Ruby Sparks
Safe House
Safety Not Guaranteed
Seeking a Friend for the End of the WorldStep Up: Revolution
Sunny
Take This Waltz
That's My Boy
Tiny Furniture
Universal Soldier: Day of ReckoningVamps
Weekend
Wreck-It Ralph
Note: Films in blue are those with multiple mentions.