My Big Fat Watchlist for 2012

I guess people will be full up to their eyeballs in Top10 lists for 2012 by now, so I decided I would add more on to the pile, and write about the films I am looking forward to the most, and why. The new year does bring a saturation in superhero blockbuster and glamorous action films, but also an array of comedies, and indie dramas...

10. Casa de mi Padre- Oh yes Will Ferrell is making a comeback in what looks to be a mix between Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Nacho Libre. Hopefully we will not tire of the action-comedy genre that Ferrell seems to constantly attach his name to.

9. Brave- Another Pixar feature that looks brilliant and funny. And a first for a female main character!

8. The Great Gatsby- Adapted from the renowned novel, this story promises a revamping of the classic story, as it filled with a talented cast I'd sign up to watch any day. And who doesn't love it when the apparent glamorous image of the American dream is shattered, only to reveal some grim and sad realities?


7. The Darkest Hour- Trailer for this looks so cool and the concept is even cooler.

Obviously fantastical and nonsense as a plot (that's what I like telling myself anyway, as it is pretty terrifying), it has audience-grabbing, sleeper-hit potential. Emile Hirsch is a pretty top-notch actor, too.

6. The Five-Year Engagement- Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, AND Chris Pratt?? Although sort of predictable (well, at least the title suggests there is no break-up), with a cast like this, I think the film definitely has potential to be laugh-out-loud funny and may even pack a few happy tears too!

5. Shame- With Michael Fassbender as the front man and a story about sex addiction and emotional isolation, the one aspect about this film that gets me excited are the performances and the critical acclaim surrounding them.

4. Spiderman-What else is there to say? Let's see how this installation, starting from the very beginning, fairs up to the other franchise films. With Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield as the leads and possibly two of the most likeable and current young hollywood stars, I am certainly interested to see how it pans out.

3. Avengers- Slightly mixed feelings for this one, but still a must-see. Definitely looking forward to seeing Jeremy Renner, Robert Downing Jr., and Mark Ruffalo fight it out.

 2. Gangster Squad- I haven't even watched a trailer for this yet, but the buzz is enough to keep me interested.
 
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Sean Penn in a 1940s and 50s mafia crime story, presumably shooting Tommy guns and smoking a lot whilst doing bad things and looking awesome doing them. Sadly, UK audiences will have to wait till November of 2012!

1. And of course number UNO has to go to The Dark Knight Rises. The prologue sets the tone for what is bound to be a sight to behold, and a film which you walk out of needing a repeat. The trailer left us asking questions, the six-minute prologue even more so, and that's how Warner Brothers and the Nolan production team roll. Nevertheless we are promised some high-scale action scenes set against New York's financial district, amazing visual effects, the addition of even more great actors and characters, a dark twisted storyline, and a sweet goodbye to the franchise from Christopher Nolan.

May 2012 be a great year in film!