Ones To Watch (Literally) Part 1

Super heroes, action, gross out comedy, terrifying horrors and good looking men. That's what my cinema-going experience is going to involve this year and I can't wait! Here's a selection of the films that have made my 2012 'Must See' list:

The Dark Knight Rises

I think it's safe to assume this is at the top of everyone's to-watch list in the coming year. Personally, I've been eagerly anticipating it since The Dark Knight left my nerves in shreds with its epic brilliance in 2009; I'm not alone, so the final part of Christopher Nolan's trilogy has some big shoes to fill.

As expected, some of the familiar faces we've grown to love will be returning including Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman and Michael Caine, not forgetting the man himself, Christian Bale, returning for the final time as Batman. (Will he have toned down his Barry White-esque Batman voice? We can only hope). In addition to this we'll be welcoming some new ones: Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard will be making appearances along with Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle and the one everyone's been talking about Tom Hardy as the villain of the piece, Bane. From what I've seen so far he's hit the nail on the head, cutting a menacing figure to rival the scariest of them.

As Christopher Nolan has shown time and time again, big screen blockbusters are his forte, the Batman legacy is safe in his hands.
Released July 2012

The Place Beyond The Pines

Oh, no big deal, just a film starring my two favourite unobtainable men, Ryan Gosling AND Bradley Cooper! (That said, the 'Draco Malfoy' hair that Mr Gosling is sporting here doesn't really do it for me, but I digress.) The storyline centres around Ryan's character, Luke, a motorcycle rider to considers turning to violent crime and robberies in order to support his wife and newborn son. However, it all starts to go a bit pear-shaped after and encounter with a policeman turned politician (played by Cooper). The film also stars lucky ladies Eva Mendes and Rose Byrne who have the enviable jobs of playing their respective partners. All in all, this film looks set to be a tense, action packed political thriller.

Release date to be confirmed.