2012 Summer Movie Preview

For starters, let me preface this post with an apology. Over the course of the past month or so, I haven't been able to critique as many films as I'd normally like to. April has been in a bit of a lull, as it usually is, and the pickings have been mightily slim. In what has annually turned into "the calm before the storm", we all have had to do our best to be patient and wait for the onslaught of Summer blockbusters. With May only a stone's throw away, I wanted to prepare everyone for what's ahead in the upcoming months.

MAY

The Avengers - May 4th

We've all dreamed of a world that unites Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk and more. In just 2 short weeks, we'll get it. From the imaginative mind of Joss Whedon comes 2012's first major Summer blockbuster, The Avengers.

Men in Black III - May 25th

For all of you sentimentalists out there, the end of May will be highlighted by the third (and most likely not the last) installment of the Men in Black series. With a plot summary that will send its star Will Smith back in time to find a youthful version of Agent K (played by Josh Brolin), we can all expect a nostalgic good time with Men in Black III.

Also coming in May: Dark Shadows (May 11th), The Dictator (May 16th), Battleship (May 18th) and What to Expect When You're Expecting (May 18th).

JUNE

Snow White and the Huntsman - June 1st

Forget all about that sugar-coated Julia Roberts movie currently in theatres, I want some Charlize Theron and a dark twist on the story of Snow White. Theron, along with Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth, will attempt to open our minds to a more sinister version of the Disney fairy tale. Once June arrives, sign me up for Snow White and the Huntsman.

Prometheus - June 8th

I guess we can call June the month of Charlize as she'll open her 2nd major blockbuster, Prometheus, one week later. With this sci-fi adventure, Ridley Scott returns to his Alien roots and tackles what some are speculating to be a prequel to the franchise. There's a lot of mystery revolving around Prometheus, which gives us all the more reason to catch the movie once it hits theatres on June 8th.

Also coming in June: Madagascar 3 (June 8th), Rock of Ages (June 15th), That's my Boy (June 15th), and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (June 22nd)

JULY

The Amazing Spider Man - July 3rd

Despite Hollywood beating the Spider Man character to death, I'm somewhat intrigued by this franchise reboot. Starring rising celebrities such as Andrew Garfield (The Social Newtork) and Emma Stone (The Help), there's a massive amount of hype circling around The Amazing Spider Man.

The Dark Knight Rises - July 20th

I don't care if it's your sister's wedding, July 20th should be off limits. Reserve that special day for the most talked about theatrical release in the history of cinema, Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises. With his third installment putting on all the finishing touches to the trilogy, there's no Summer blockbuster with as much hype as this one.

Also coming in July: Savages (July 6th), Ted (July 13th), and Neighborhood Watch (July 27th)

AUGUST

The Odd Life of Timothy Green - August 15th

Disney will once again hope to dazzle audiences with it's mid-August release, The Odd Life of Timothy Green. The film centers around a childless couple, played by Joel Edgerton (Warrior) and Jennifer Garner (Juno), who bury a box in their yard containing all of their wishes for an infant son. And when a son is born, Timothy Green isn't all that he appears. Disney requests that you save all of your tissues until August.

The Campaign - August 10th

What comedy duo could perk up those ears more than Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis? Fresh off of a deviant sex scandal, Will Ferrell plays an incumbent politician trying to hold off his campaign opponent played by Galifianakis. There's potential galore here and we'll just have to cross our fingers until August and hope The Campaign is as good as it sounds.

Also coming in August: The Bourne Legacy (August 3rd), Total Recall (August 3rd), Premium Rush (August 24th), and Lawless (August 31st)