: Noted for its intense, "barnacle-like" grip on the audience and powerhouse performances.
In their annual review, the Empire team and readers highlighted several genre-defining hits:
Empire also highlighted 20 great films you probably didn't watch in 2013, such as the tense political thriller and the spirited Belfast-set Good Vibrations . They also tracked unlikely trends , noting an unusual number of films featuring "Fallen Heroes" and "White House invasions" (e.g., Olympus Has Fallen and White House Down ). Jameson Empire Awards 2013 Highlights Empire Magazine 2013 Films
: Recognized for evolving Katniss Everdeen into a "reluctant revolutionary," with Empire calling Jennifer Lawrence's performance transformative. The 2013 "Greatest Movies" List
The annual awards ceremony in 2013 celebrated fresh talent and fan favorites: : Noted for its intense, "barnacle-like" grip on
: Daniel Radcliffe was honored for his post-Potter career.
A major highlight of 2013 was the publication of Empire's 301 Greatest Movies of All Time , as voted by 250,000 readers. The top of the list solidified the classics: The Godfather The Dark Knight The Shawshank Redemption Pulp Fiction Hidden Gems & Trends Jameson Empire Awards 2013 Highlights : Recognized for
: Frequently mentioned in their end-of-year Empire Podcasts as a technical marvel and a top contender for film of the year.