2012: The Films to Look For...

No, this is not a post about the "end of the world" film with John Cusack. Relax. What this is, is an upcoming look at some of the films I'm highly excited about for 2012. There are plenty of big name directors releasing films this year that are sure to be hits. Some could even end up as some of the best ever made. No doubt that these films will find themselves on the big stage next year at the oscars. Lets go!

We'll start with an obvious one....

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (Release date: July 20)

This is the third and final installment in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. This film will most definitely be a summer blockbuster. Everything Nolan has made so far has been absolute gold. He's an auteur and a master at his craft. Will definitely be one of the best of the year.


Here's the IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1345836/
Here's the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXAzGGX2tpw






DJANGO UNCHAINED (Release date: December 25)


This is the upcoming film from one of my favorite directors, Quentin Tarantino. His body of work speaks for itself. This is a western, and knowing Tarantino's favorite film is "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly", I'm sure he's going to deliver another classic.


Here's the IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1853728/








THE MASTER (No official release date as of now)


Paul Thomas Anderson is back! To me, he's the closest thing to Stanley Kubrick around right now. And that's a serious comparison. He works on his films for a longer period of time than other directors. But it pays off. He goes after quality as opposed to quantity. The Master should just be another excellent addition to his glorious body of work. 


Here's the IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1560747/











THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY (Release date: December 14)



The prequel to the first three Lord of the Rings films, The Hobbit is looking like it's going to be epic. Peter Jackson returns to direct this mammoth of a story. I highly regret not seeing the first three films in theater, for thats the way they are meant to be seen. I won't make that mistake this time. It's going to be a spectacle. 

Here's the IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903624/

Here's the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-y1R1N8FC0&feature=fvst

MOONRISE KINGDOM (Release date: May 16)


I love Wes Anderson films! He is extremely original, which is hard to find these days and every film has a style. His films are alive and breathing. This film looks like it's going to be colorful, funny and have that quirky Wes Anderson tone to it. Can't wait!


Here's the IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1748122/
Here's the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N8wkVA4_8s








LINCOLN (Release date: December 2012)


This film is exciting for two reasons. 1. Daniel day-Lewis is playing Abraham Lincoln. 2. Steven Spielberg is directing. Normally, these kind of films are nothing but oscar bait but when Daniel Day-Lewis steps in front of the camera...it's going to be special. Best actor nominee for sure.


Here's the IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443272/






Other Notable Releases


THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN
DARK SHADOWS
THE GREAT GATSBY
THE DICTATOR




As you can tell, it' going to be a special year in film. 2012 promises to wow us with spectacular films that we will cherish for a long time. I, for one, am very excited. Make sure you go see these films once they hit theaters. Till next time.