Top 10 films for 2012

The Devil Inside

Set for release in late January 2012 this horror/thriller follows a young woman (Fernanda Andrade) on a quest to save her deranged mother. She travels to Italy and becomes enthralled into the world of exorcisms of troubled victims. Directed by William Brent Bell, it blurs the boundaries between science and religion. This film is perfect for those lovers of Paranormal Activity and The Ring.

This means War 

This action rom-com follows two handsome protagonists, played by Chris Pine and Tom Hardy. They are two top CIA operatives who find themselves head to head in an epic action-packed battle, after discovering that they are both dating the same woman (Reese Witherspoon). Set for release in February 2012, Director McG creates the perfect balance between laughs and explosions. Those who loved The Bounty Hunter and Mr and Mrs Smith will love this.

The Divide

Directed by Xavier Gens, this Sci-Fi Thriller takes the apocalyptic film genre and focuses on a small groups’ bid to stay alive. Survivors of a nuclear attack are bound together for days, with supplies rapidly running out. The Divide, which will be released in early 2012, examines the characters’ change of behaviour in a world of seclusion and insanity.

Roadie

This emotional mid–life exploration is set for a big screen release in early January 2012. After spending years on the road with Blue Oyster Cult, main character Jimmy Testagros (Ron Eldard) moves back to his home-town, and is reunited with a childhood love (Jill Hennessy). Although this film appears to be for an older generation, it brings to life true feelings of heart–break and memory in a journey towards happiness. Director Michael Cuesta does a fine job in bringing these issues to light.

Haywire

Channing Tatum stars in this action blockbuster in which a black ops soldier hunts for revenge after being betrayed during a previous mission. Steven Soderblergh directs this chaotic masterpiece, and if you loved Salt, then you’ll love this.

Contraband

Baltasar Kormákur directs this 2012 action drama, starring Mark Wahlberg. He plays the main character of a security guard who is forced to return to his dangerous ways of living, which results in his partner’s (Kate Beckinsale) life being put in grave danger. This action-packed, dangerous, edge–of–your–seat movie is perfect for action film lovers everywhere.

Joyful Noise

Joyful Noise is a musical comedy which focuses on a small town choir who set aside their differences to win a national choir competition. Starring the great Dolly Parton and Queen Latifa, Joyful Noise is sure to put some soulful music into every viewer’s hearts and leave you with a smile. Released in January and directed by Todd Graff, this glee–esque film is full of musical talents and scenes of great comedy.

Young Adult

From the director of Up in the Air and Thank You For Not Smoking, Jason Reitman explores the life of a fiction writer who returns home to small town Minnesota, with her sights set to reawaken a romance with her high school boyfriend, who is now married with children. From the writers of Juno, this film reveals a woman’s insecurities, which are masked by her pretty face and witty ways.

One for The Money

This film, set for release in February 2012, is directed by Julie Anne Robinson. It stars main character Stephanie Plum (Katherine Heigl) as a newly–divorced woman who finds a job in a bail-bonds business, where the boundaries between love and crime are blurred, whilst falling for wanted Joe Morelli (Jason O’Mara). One For The Money appears to have it all, with comedy, crime and action all intertwined to make a humorous yet sharp viewing.

Red Tails

Inspired by true events, Red Tails tells the story of a crew of African American pilots within the Tuskegee training programme, who are given the chance to shine after being called into action as pilots of the war. As well as being an action-packed war film, it tells a particular emotional history about segregation in a wartime setting, shedding a light on racism and inequality. Anthony Hemingway directs this fast-paced film, and those who are a fan of any war film will surely be in for a treat when it is released in January 2012.