“The Vow” Feb 10
Every girl loves a good chick flick, and secretly so does every guy. Ever since the trailer was shown last year, every girl I know has been anticipating watching the collaboration between Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams. The plot is told in the trailer itself: A young newlywed couple is involved in a car accident that leads the wife (McAdams) to severe memory loss. Now the husband (Tatum) must make her fall in love with him all over again.
“21 Jump Street”
March 16
Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum tag-team in the revised 1980s TV series that launched Johnny Depp into stardom. Hill and Tatum play undercover cops sent to a high school to crack down on the drug issue among the students.
“Casa de mi Padre”
March 16
Have you ever imagined Will Ferrell speaking Spanish? Ferrell returns with another comedy that is sure to top the box office charts. This time it’s a parody of the Western melodramatic telenovela (Spanish soap opera).
“The Hunger Game”
]March 23
In a world which North America consists of a single country known as Panem, the capital holds an annual event similar to the Olympics. However, the chosen boy and girl from each of the 12 districts must compete in a televised competition in which only one is to survive.
“The Avengers”
May 4
Earth is under attack by the villain Loki. Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow, Captain America, Hulk and Hawkeye form the alliance known as the Avengers to fight Loki and prevent him from gaining power.
“Men in Black III”
May 25
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are once again in black suits fighting aliens. The complication is that Agent J (Smith) must travel back in time to prevent his partner Agent K (Lee) from being murdered by an alien and changing the course of history.
“Prometheus”
June 8
A team known as Prometheus is formed to discover the beginning of the history of mankind, but they soon discover a civilization of extraterrestrials that could end their mission.
“Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”
June 22
A secret about America’s 16th president is going to shock and intrigue audiences across the nation. Abraham Lincoln was a vampire hunter–according to the storyline, at least. The film is based on the president’s “secret diaries,” which narrate the twisted story created by Henry Sturges. The book has already won many hearts with its gruesome humor.
“Brave”
June 22
The new Pixar movie depicts a story revolving around an abnormal princess who wants to defy her culture’s tradition. She is a hard-headed princess ready to create her own destiny, which unleashes chaos.
“The Amazing Spider-Man”
July 3
Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) begins to discover his parents’ past, ultimately leading him to become the superhero Spider-Man. This reboot series does not include his notorious love interest Mary Jane, but his college interest in the comics, Gwen Stacy, is added onto the plot. This film has been highly anticipated; audiences want to see how this version of the story of the amazing Spider-Man unravels.
“The Dark Knight Rises”
July 20
The biggest summer movie, and the most anticipated movie of 2012, is the finale of the Batman trilogy. The last two films enjoyed pure success with their superb storyline and glorious action. “The Dark Knight Rises” chronicles the return of Batman after eight years, when the city of Gotham is under vicious attacks from super-villains Bane and Catwoman.
“The Expendables 2”
Aug 17
The gang reunites in another testosterone-filled, action-packed film this summer. The expendables are called to accomplish an easy mission that ends one of their brothers’ lives. The movie revolves around the themes of vengeance and violence.
“SkyFall”
Nov 9
The James Bond series starring Daniel Craig returns in a more intense action-packed film. While 007’s commanding officer M’s past is creating tension that challenges his loyalty to her, MI6 turns to Bond for help determining who is responsible for a recent attack.
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”
Dec 14
Director Peter Jackson brings the world of the Shire and Middle Earth to the big screen once again with a prequel to his award-winning trilogy “Lord of the Rings.” The film will be sp
lit into two parts. The classic story begins at Bag End with our protagonist, Bilbo Baggins, who is encountered by the infamous wizard Gandalf. The two set off on a journey that changes Bilbo in a way unimaginable to the folks of the Shire.
“The Great Gatsby”
Dec 25
This classic American tale is once again being produced into a feature film. The cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. Nick Carraway (Maguire) moves to Long Island and is captivated by the life of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby (DiCaprio). He witnesses the upcoming world of “new money” and the age of the roaring ‘20s.
