As the event-packed 2011 came to an end and closed along with the curtain of its exhilarating and tasty movies, it is inevitable to expect on the treats that are lying ahead over the next 12 months. This year, the movie industry will certainly not fail the flick-loving mass as it creates and produces masterpieces revolving mostly around smart superheroes, teenaged warriors, movie comebacks, and other potential big films of different genres.
So to give a hint, Mental Fuss got the line up of some of the must-watch movies that will surely be worth seeing this 2012.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Starring: Martin Freeman, James Nesbitt, Richard Armitage, Sir Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis
Director: Peter Jackson
Release Date: December 14, 2012
The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers.
Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever…Gollum.
Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities … A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.
Snow White And The Huntsman
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Ian McShane
Director: Rupert Sanders
Release Date: 1st June 2012
In a kingdom ruled by tyranny, the queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron) learns that her stepdaughter, Snow White (Kristen Stewart), will surpass her as ruler of her kingdom and become the Fairest in the land. However, she is told by the Magic Mirror (Christopher Obi) that if she, Ravenna, consumes Snow White's heart then she will live forever, but Snow White is able to escape into the Dark Forest. To capture her the Queen recruits a Huntsman, Eric (Chris Hemsworth), to retrieve Snow White. However, the Huntsman takes pity on the girl and instead of killing her brings her under his wing and with his help Snow White begins to learn the art of war. She starts a rebellion to bring down Ravenna with the aid of eight dwarves and Prince William (Sam Claflin), who has been in love with Snow White for many years.
The Avengers
Starring: Robert Downey, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlet Johansson,
Director:Jess Whedon
Release Date: May 4, 2012
When an unexpected enemy emerges who threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, the director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team of superheroes to pull the world back from the brink of disaster.
The Amazing Spider Man
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans
Director:Marc Webb
Release Date: July 3, 2012
Peter Parker spends his days trying to unravel the mystery of his own past, until the day that he discovers a secret his father held that will ultimately send him down the path of becoming "Spider-Man".
The Hunger Games
Starring:Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks
Director:Gary Ross
Release Date:March 23, 2012
In the ruins of what was once North America, the nation Panem randomly chooses one boy and girl, ages 12-18, from each of the 12 districts to risk their lives in the Hunger Games, a ruthless competition in which each contestant, or tribute, tries to kill the others until only one remains. The winner receives honor, gifts, and enough food and supplies to never worry for anything material again. The Games, while entertainment for the Capitol's citizens, are a yearly reminder to the 12 districts of the 13th district's unsuccessful rebellion 74 years ago.
In District 12, sixteen year-old Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) cares for her mother and sister Primrose "Prim" (Willow Shields) since her father died in a mine accident when she was 11.Prim, now age 12, has her name placed in the reaping for the first time—only once—and is chosen to compete in the Games. Katniss volunteers to replace her sister. She competes with other tributes, including trained "Career Tributes" who have prepared for the Games their entire lives, as well as Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), the boy tribute from District 12, who has secretly loved Katniss since childhood. Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson), a drunk and the only living victor from District 12, mentors both Katniss and Peeta Mellark before and during the Hunger Games.
Les Miserables
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Russel Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonhem Carter
Director: Tom Hooper
Release Date: December 12, 2012
Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), a Frenchman imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee from police Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe). The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and after two decades on the run, Valjean finds himself in the midst of the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris.
Prometheus
Starring: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pierce, Idris Elba
Director:Ridley Scott
Release Date: June 18, 2012
In the late 21st Century, the crew of the Prometheus explore the advanced civilization of an extraterrestrial race searching for the origins of humanity.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
Director: Bill Condon
Release Date: November 16, 2012
In the highly anticipated next chapter of the blockbuster ‘The Twilight Saga’, the newfound married bliss of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) is cut short when a series of betrayals and misfortunes threatens to destroy their world.
After their wedding, Bella and Edward travel to Rio de Janeiro for their honeymoon, where they finally give in to their passions. Bella soon discovers she is pregnant, and during a nearly fatal childbirth, Edward finally fulfills her wish to become immortal.
But the arrival of their remarkable daughter, Renesmee, sets in motion a perilous chain of events that pits the Cullens and their allies against the Volturi, the fearsome council of vampire leaders, setting the stage for an all-out battle.
2012 is really bursting with fun-packed variety of movies. Movie-fanatics should definitely get their popcorns ready because these motion picture and more will soon be flashing in the big screen.
