I personally think 2011 was a great year for films (expect my top ten list sometime this week!). It was a far superior year than 2010, and I hope that 2012 will surpass the great year 2011 was for films. There are so many films to look forward to this year. However, there are ten films that I am looking forward to the most.
10. The Hunger Games
Release Date: March 23, 2012
Director: Gary Ross
I personally have never read the books, but this looks like a really solid film. The concept sounds really interesting, and the cast is equally fantastic. I believe this could be a star-making turn for Jennifer Lawrence, who has given great performances in recent years (X-Men: First Class, Winter's Bone). The trailers really sold the film to me, so I'll definitely be seeing this on March 23rd.
9. The Cabin In The Woods
Release Date: April 13, 2012
Director: Drew Goddard
The long-delayed horror film produced by Joss Whedon is finally coming to theaters! I love tongue-in-cheek horror films and this film promises to be that kind of horror film. The concept is pretty cool as well, blending The Truman Show with The Evil Dead. And Chris Hemsworth is in this film as well, love the fact he's getting more work after his awesome performance in Thor! This looks to be a strong horror film with some serious potential.
8. Frankenweenie
Release Date: October 5, 2012
Director: Tim Burton
Tim Burton is returning to stop motion animation! I love the original short film that this was based on and am wicked curious on how Burton is going to expand his story here. In my opinion, Burton's best films are his stop-motion ones (Corpse Bride, The Nightmare Before Christmas) and this is surely to please. And the voice cast here is top-notch: Winona Ryder, Martin Landau, Martin Short, etc. Hopefully this film will be a great birthday present to me, since it's released on my birthday.
7. Gangster Squad
Release Date: October 19, 2012
Director: Ruben Fleischer
This is looking to be a really top notch gangster film. The cast is full of great names around: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, etc. The plot sounds pretty awesome as well: Los Angeles cops trying to get East Coast gangsters out. And also, the director of Zombieland and 30 Minutes or Less is taking the helm. This film could go in many directions, but this is looking to be a film worthy of checking out.
6. Brave
Release Date: June 22, 2012
Director: Mark Andrews
After Pixar's first failure in 2011 with Cars 2, I am really hoping that this film will bring them back to their critically acclaimed streak. This film features many firsts for Pixar: first female main character, and first fairy tale to name some. The animation looks spot-on as always, and the trailers look far from disappointing so far. It is a very ambitious film for Pixar and it can go in any direction, but I think it will be a good one.
5. Skyfall
Release Date: November 9, 2012
Director: Sam Mendes
James Bond is back after 4 years! After the extremely disappointing Quantum of Solace, I have faith that this will be a great James Bond film. With Sam Mendes directing, I have sure faith that this will not disappoint. As long as the writers of Quantum of Solace are not involved, I am sure that I will enjoy this film.
4. The Avengers
Release Date: May 4, 2012
Director: Joss Whedon
The long wait is finally here! Watching all of the end credits scene after Iron Man, Captain America and Thor hopefully will pay off with this film. It's going to be exciting to see all of these Marvel superheroes teaming up together. Joss Whedon is a great ensemble director as well, and I am sure he will not disappoint with this film. Let's just hope that the hype will not disappoint with this film!
3. Prometheus
Release Date: June 8, 2012
Director: Ridley Scott
The secrets will finally be revealed on June 8. Is this an Alien prequel or not? Ridley Scott's highly secretive return to sci-fi horror is high up on my list this year. He's made some misses in his filmography recently, but sci-fi horror is what made his career to begin with. I am sure Scott is capable of not disappointing his Alien fans, so I expect this to be a great film.
2. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Release Date: December 14, 2012
Director: Peter Jackson
I am so happy that his film is finally coming out. Sad that it's in two parts, but man it will be an epic two movies! Peter Jackson directing the magical world he introduced us to over 10 years ago is wonderful news. The many cinematic and technical achievements this film is introducing us to...Oh man, I don't want to wait until December for this. But, this will be a very worthy wait.
1. The Dark Knight Rises
Release Date: July 20, 2012
Director: Christopher Nolan
This is the film I am most anticipating this year! Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy is sadly coming to an end. I am not sure how he will top The Dark Knight (which is my favorite film), but the trailers look epic and extremely exciting. I've been waiting for this film since the end of The Dark Knight, and am praying that will be fantastic!
Hope you all enjoyed reading my list. Feel free to comment on my list or what your anticipated films are next year. Stay tuned for more blog posts this coming week!
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