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Assuming your taste is mainstream, these are odds on to be the 20 best movies of 2012. In short, this year is the largest ever for comic book movies and the number of exciting titles easily blows last year out of the water. Let us know what you think are the top movies of 2012 in the comments.
The Dark Knight Rises
Starring: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Director: Christopher Nolan
Release Date: 20 July 2012
It was a brave move naming a Batman film ‘The Dark Knight’, since it didn’t have the word ‘Batman’ in it. There’s nothing bold about the title here. That aside, this is easily the year′s mainstream highlight, the film that is going to dominate coverage. The plot involves the whole of Gotham descending into anarchy and mob rule, while Batman is put out of action. Tom Hardy looks imposing as Bane but his vocals seem a little incomprehensible, Anne Hathaway plays an angry-looking Catwoman who steals from the rich, Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a beat cop and Marion Cotillard plays a Wayne Enterprises board member. Director Christopher Nolan has made it clear this is the final chapter for his Batman, so expect fireworks and major character death, probably. Can’t wait to see it.
The Avengers
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo
Director: Joss Whedon
Release Date: 4 May 2012
Running The Dark Knight a close second for hype will be The Avengers. The line-up includes Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Nick Fury, Black Widow, and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner). Mark Ruffalo is replacing Ed Norton as The Hulk. But who are they going to fight? It’s a challenge to find a credible threat that requires their combined effort – they’re turning to outer space for that, with a big dose of Loki megalomania thrown in. Director Joss Whedon has a daunting task on his hands, but as a former Marvel writer and a pro at ensemble films, he has every chance.
The Amazing Spider-Man
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Irrfan Khan
Director: Marc Webb
Release Date: 4 July 2012
Spider-Man gets a slightly uncalled for reboot that takes him back to high school. 27-year-old Andrew Garfield (The Social Network) is the new Peter Parker and Mary Jane is nowhere to be seen, replaced by Gwen Stacey (Emma Stone). This time Spider-Man has to face down against the Lizard (Ifans). Martin Sheen is Uncle Ben, who has to be shot dead again. The director of 500 Days Of Summer takes over from trilogy director Sam Raimi. They’re also going for a lower budget, so expect more character work, less morphing sand.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Starring: Martin Freeman, Sir Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Richard Armitage
Director: Peter Jackson
Release Date: 14 December 2012
Hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Freeman) begins his journey to the Lonely Mountain accompanied by a group of dwarves to reclaim a treasure taken from them by the dragon Smaug. The first movie in what has now become ‘The Hobbit’ Trilogy. ‘The Desolation of Smaug’ follows exactly one year later, and the final chapter, ‘There and Back Again’ comes six months after that. Sir Ian ‘Gandalf’ McKellen returns, as does Andy Serkis, Cate Blanchett, and Hugo Weaving. Also in the mix are smaller roles for Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, Ian Holm, and Christopher Lee. Some have had their fill of ‘Lord Of The Rings’, but after a 9 year break most will be pretty excited to see this particular story finally done right.
The Bourne Legacy
Starring: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Joan Allen
Director: Tony Gilroy
Release Date: 3 August 2012
Matt Damon’s not in it. The character of Jason Bourne is not in it. Damon and previous director Greengrass were determined to end the series with the third movie, but the studio wants to continue the franchise, as it has made them too much money. This is not a sequel or a reboot, but a standalone story about another agent (Renner) trained by the murderous shadow government operation Treadstone, who went through experiences similar to Bourne’s or the character played by Clive Owen in the original movie. Rachel Weisz plays the love interest. Edward Norton is the antagonist. Matt Damon is not ruling out returning to the series at a later point, so this could act as something of a set-up for that. New director Gilroy adapted the original trilogy and directed Michael Clayton, so it’s actually in pretty decent hands.
Skyfall
Starring: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney
Director: Sam Mendes
Release Date: 9 November 2012
MGM’s bankruptcy troubles are behind them so Bond is finally back in production. The plot sees him question his loyalty to M when her past actions bring serious consequences to the present. After MI6 itself is attacked, Bond must seek out and eliminate the threat. Bardem plays the main villian. Fiennes’ role is undisclosed. Young Ben Whishaw is the new Q. China will be one of the locations. Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Jarhead) directs from a script by Wade and Purvis, who’ve been the main writers on every Bond since TWINE. Quantum was a stumble from Casino Royale, taking the freshness and packing it back into the Bond formula. Hopefully they have learnt from their mistakes. 2012 will be the 50th anniversary of Dr. No and the franchise.
I think that it’s quite possible that Batman 3 will rake the largest box office gross this year, considering the stunning success of ‘Dark Knight’. You have to remember that ‘Batman Begins’ was unimpressive, and therefore one can only hope the part 3 follows and outdoes the part 2.
But the movie I look forward to the most is ‘Prometheus’. Ridley Scott has never disappointed me. I have a lot of faith in the dazzling cast also, especially as Ive morphed into a big fan of Michael Fassbender!
Third and not least, ‘The Bourne Legacy’. I’m curious to see how Jeremy Renner handles the script of the ultimate killing human weapon, moreso as Edward Norton’s the badass. I think Jeremy didn’t do too badly in ‘Ghost Protocol’.
I think they have done badly to change the lead of spiderman..
maguire was awesome..!
Toby Maguire was a good lead in the original Spiderman movies but you can’t have a reboot with the original lead. He is 37 this year, was 27 When the first movie was released, Can hardly pass for a teenager/young adult. After the mess that was Spiderman 3, i understand the need for a change. The Batman movies has also changed the way these kind of shows are made, Chris Nolan introduced a dark side to this world and their alter egos and the movie going public want more of that instead of the bright love story that past movies have been like. We want, Grit, Dirt, Pain (Both physical and Emotional) these characters need to be as real as possible. A movie like the original Spiderman would be a massive flop if released today.
The Dark Knight Rises will be the biggest here in the United States, but worldwide the hobbit will be the highest grossing.
It seems that this year is going to rock
The Hobbit and The Dark Knight Rises
will be the two best movies of 2012.
Id like to see many of the movies you’ve listed but one in particular that was not. Id like to see marvel produce another “Incredible Hulk” installment with the same cast
I would have liked that too, but at the moment there are no plans, and Edward Norton is gone for good. At least there’s Mark Ruffalo playing The Hulk in The Avengers.
Thanks for your response Sheridan: Id like to believe that the producers of “The Incredible Hulk” aka Marvel actually read these comments posted here and actually give a hoot about what the fans would like to see hence bring back Ed Norton or @ best I might watch it on dvd when it comes out as opposed to going to the theatre first and spending my hard earned 13 bucks. Look 4ward to the summer of 2012 go Batman!
anyone who is familiar with the hobbit will not find the second movies title unusual. it is the name of the book that bilbo writes about his travels.
When can we see titanic in 3D coz i just cant wait.Am lookin 4ward to it
Already out in the US and UK. Not long ago. There’s a chance you might still find it somewhere.
The love of money is the root of all evil.
Is the full quote.
Good movies are made by people who love telling a story.
They can do that with a sequel……….if its part of the love of telling a story.
When its for the money you get Ghostbuster 2 instead of Godfather 2 .
Dont get me going on Jaws 4, Rocky 5,
Before television they made movie series…………but they were the movie equivalent of light entertainment. Andy Hardy, Ma and Pa Kettle.. and on and on .
Get over it.
Its just story telling and or business.
Enjoy what you like and move on if you dont
all i need 2 say is that to stop changing Hulks character.Just leave the regular guy from incredible hulk.less and less people like hulk.oh yea and i think they messed up on spiderman 4.
LIKE A BOSS
1. Men in Black 3
2.DKR
3.Avengers
4.Hunger Games
why no resident evil: retribution???
Abraham Vampire slayer isn’t listed. Guess this was a list for recycled movies that were done over and over.
It’s in honourable mentions at the end. Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ is listed though.
Read a book!
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