2012 Film Preview

So last year, I picked one movie to see each month and listed the rest of the films that intrigued me for the upcoming year. This year, that was not possible as there are some months that seem pretty light on quality films (like September & October). So, I thought I would rank the twenty films that I’m most looking forward to in 2012. Again, most of these are based purely on the promotion materials available, who is involved in the production and basic concept of the films. Here we go:

1. The Dark Knight Rises (Jul.20) Christopher Nolan (Inception) brings his Batman reboot to a close. Can’t wait to see what he does!
2.The Avengers (May.4) Joss Whedon (Buffy) puts all the Marvel heroes and personalities in one room and watches them fight it out.
3.The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Dec.14) Peter Jackson returns to the Shire to write/direct the story that started it all. Welcome back Gollum.
4.The Hunger Games (Mar.23) The exciting trilogy makes it to the screen. Looks exciting, but I gotta read the book first.
5.Django Unchained (Dec.25) Quentin Tarantino writes/directs Leo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx and more in a revenge western.
6.Les Miserables (Dec.7) Tom Hooper (King’s Speech) directs the musical version with Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean.
7.Brave (Jun.22) The first Pixar film with a female as the main protagonist. Hope this helps me forgive Cars 2.
8.The Great Gatsby (Dec.25) Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge) directs the Fitzgerald’s classic with Leo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby.
9.The Lorax (Mar.2) The Despicable Me folks take on Dr. Seuss with Danny DeVito as the voice of The Lorax.
10.Men in Black III (May.25) Will Smith’s J goes back in time to save his partner K (Tommy Lee Jones) in the future.
11.The Raven (Mar.9) Someone is murdering people Edgar Allen Poe (John Cusak) style so they enlist his help.
12.This is Forty (Dec.21) Judd Apatow continues Paul Rudd & Leslie Mann’s character story from Knocked Up.
13.Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (Jun.22) Written by Seth Grahame-Smith, the author of Pride & Prejudice & Zombies. Fun stuff.
14.The Amazing Spiderman (Jul.3) Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer) tries to reboot Spiderman with Andrew Garfield.
15.Skyfall (Nov.9) Sam Mendes (American Beauty) directs Daniel Craig in the latest James Bond film.
16..Safe House (Feb.10) Denzel Washington (Training Day) is evil again as Ryan Reynolds ties to keep him safe.
17.Dog Fight (Aug.10) Will Ferrell and Zach Galifinakis are rival politicians in this comedy.
18.Rock of Ages (Jun.1) Adam Shankman (Hairspray) directs the broadway musical featuring 80’s rock and Tom Cruise.
19.The Five Year Engagement (Apr.27) Jason Segel (Muppets) writes and stars in this funny and long engagement story.
20.A Thousand Words (Mar.23) Eddie Murphy is a fast-talking agent who has to limit his words. Trying to give Eddie a chance.

Here are 10 more films that caught my eye and may be watched in the theatre if the trailers are good and the rotten tomato score is high: This Means War (Feb.10); Jeff, Who Lives At Home (Mar.9); American Reunion (Apr.16); The Cabin in the Woods (Apr.13); Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (Apr.20); Dark Shadows (May.11); Snow White and the Huntsman (Jun.1); GI Joe: Retaliation (Jun.29); Life of Pi (Dec.21); World War Z (Dec.21).

For those who like to look into the further future, here’s some offerings in 2013: Die Hard 5; Iron Man 3; Star Trek 2; The Lone Ranger; The Man of Steel; Pixar’s Monsters University; Despicable Me 2; Thor 2; Hunger Games: Catching Fire; Hobbit:There and Back Again. And for those who like excruciating waits Avatar 2 comes out in December 2014 so don’t hold your breath.

What are you looking forward to seeing this coming year?