2012 Movie Preview

Here is a list of films I am really looking forward to for the year 2012. If a trailer is a available I will post it. Looks like its going to be a good year for movies!

January 2012

Underworld: Awakening Action | Fantasy | Horror When human forces discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, a war to eradicate both species commences. The vampire warrioress Selene leads the battle against humankind. Directors: Måns Mårlind | Björn Stein Stars:  Kate Beckinsale, Michael Ealy, India Eisley

Red Tails Action | Adventure | Drama | History | War A crew of African American pilots in the Tuskegee training program, having faced segregation while kept mostly on the ground during World War II, are called into duty under the guidance of Col. A.J. Bullard. Director: Anthony Hemingway Stars:  Nate Parker, David Oyelowo, Ne-Yo

The Grey Action | Drama | Thriller In Alaska, an oil drilling team struggle to survive after a plane crash strands them in the wild. Hunting the humans are a pack of wolves who see them as intruders. Director: Joe Carnahan Stars:  Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, Frank Grillo

February 2012

Chronicle Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides. Director: Josh Trank Stars:  Michael B. Jordan, Michael Kelly, Alex Russell

Safe House Action | Crime | Mystery | Thriller A young CIA agent is tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe house. But when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge. Director: Daniel Espinosa Stars:  Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Robert Patrick

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Action | Fantasy | Thriller As Johnny Blaze hides out in Eastern Europe, he is called upon to stop the devil, who is trying to take human form. Directors: Mark Neveldine | Brian Taylor Stars:  Nicolas Cage, Ciarán Hinds, Idris Elba

The Secret World of Arietti Animation | Adventure | Family | Fantasy The Clock family are four-inch-tall people who live anonymously in another family’s residence, borrowing simple items to make their home. Life changes for the Clocks when their daughter, Arrietty, is discovered. Directors: Hiromasa Yonebayashi | Gary Rydstrom Stars:  Bridgit Mendler, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett

Act of Valor Action | Adventure | Thriller An elite team of Navy SEALs embark on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent. Directors: Mike McCoy | Scott Waugh Stars:  Alex Veadov, Roselyn Sanchez, Nestor Serrano

March 2012

John Carter Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior. Director: Andrew Stanton Stars:  Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe

21 Jump Street  Action | Comedy A pair of underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring. Directors: Phil Lord | Chris Miller Stars:  Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube

The Hunger Games Action | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister’s place for the latest match. Director: Gary Ross Stars:  Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth

May 2012

The Avengers Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi The S.H.I.E.L.D. agency brings together a team of superhumans to help save the Earth from annihilation by extraterrestrial invaders. Director: Joss Whedon Stars:  Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner

Battleship Action | Sci-Fi A fleet of ships is forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals. Director: Peter Berg Stars:  Alexander Skarsgård, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson, Rihanna,Tadanobu Asano

Men in Black III Action | Comedy | Sci-Fi Agent J time-jumps back to the 1960s, where an alien with its sights on the younger version of Agent K poses a threat to the future of the MIB organization — and humankind’s very existence. Director: Barry Sonnenfeld Stars:  Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin

June 2012

Snow White and the Huntsman Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen. Director: Rupert Sanders Stars:  Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron

Prometheus Action | Horror | Sci-Fi A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. Director: Ridley Scott Stars:  Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Patrick Wilson, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce, Michael Fassbender

Brave Animation | Action | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. Directors: Mark Andrews | Brenda Chapman Stars:  Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters,Kevin McKidd, Robbie Coltrane, Craig Ferguson

G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2012) Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller The G.I. Joe team faces off against Zartan, his accomplices, and the world leaders he has under his influence. Director: Jon M. Chu Stars:  Channing Tatum, Dwayne Johnson, Ray Park, Bruce Willis, Byung-hun Lee, Ray Stevenson, Adrianne Palicki, Arnold Vosloo

July 2012

The Amazing Spider-Man Action | Adventure | Thriller Teenager Peter Parker grapples with both human problems and amazing super-human crises. Director: Marc Webb Stars:  Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Irrfan Khan, Martin Sheen, Sally Field

Ice Age: Continental Drift Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world. Directors: Steve Martino | Mike Thurmeier Stars:  Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo

The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, the terrorist leader Bane arrives in Gotham City, pushing it and its police force to their limits, forcing its former hero Batman to resurface after taking the fall for Harvey Dent’s crimes. Director: Christopher Nolan Stars:  Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine

August 2012

Total Recall Action | Sci-Fi | Adventure | Thriller As the nation states Euromerica and New Shanghai vie for supremacy, a factory worker (Farrell) begins to suspect that he’s a spy, though he is unaware which side of the fight he’s on. Director: Len Wiseman Stars:  Colin Farrell, Bokeem Woodbine, Bryan Cranston

Dog Fight  Comedy Two rival South Carolina politicians with presidential aspirations tangle with one another. Director: Jay Roach Stars: Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis

The Expendables 2 Action | Adventure | Thriller Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat. Director: Simon West Stars:  Sylvester Stallone, Liam Hemsworth, Randy Couture, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li,Jason Statham, Chuck Norris, Terry Crews

September 2012

Resident Evil: Retribution Action | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller Alice fights alongside a resistance movement in the continuing battle against the Umbrella Corporation and the undead. Director: Paul W.S. Anderson Stars:  Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory, Michelle Rodriguez

Dredd Action | Sci-Fi In a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, a cop teams with a trainee to take down a gang that deals the reality-altering drug, SLO-MO. Director: Pete Travis Stars:  Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey

October 2012

Untitled Taken Sequel Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter. Director: Olivier Megaton Stars:  Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace

November 2012

Red Dawn Action A group of teenagers look to save their town from an invasion of North Korean soldiers. Director: Dan Bradley Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Isabel Lucas, Josh Hutcherson

Rise of the Guardians Animation | Adventure Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, Jack Frost and the Sandman band together to form a united front against the Bogeyman. Directors: Peter Ramsey | William Joyce Stars:  Hugh Jackman, Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher, Chris Pine, Jude Law,Dakota Goyo

December 2012

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Adventure | Fantasy Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit, journeys to the Lonely Mountain accompanied by a group of dwarves to reclaim a treasure taken from them by the dragon Smaug. Director: Peter Jackson Stars:  Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis,Graham McTavish, Ken Stott

World War Z Action | Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller A UN representative, writing a report on the great zombie war, interviews survivors in the wake of World War Z. Director: Marc Forster Stars: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, David Morse, James Badge Dale, Matthew Fox

This Is 40 Comedy A look at the lives of Pete and Debbie a few years after the events of Knocked Up. Director: Judd Apatow Stars: Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Jason Segel, Melissa McCarthy, Megan Fox,Albert Brooks, John Lithgow