My Top 5 Most Anticipated Films Of 2012

So, here we are: up to the five films I'm most excited to see next year. The best news I can impart is that by the end of the first half of 2012, we will have seen the majority of them and have got an idea of just what the Film of the Year could be, but as ever bear in mind that Rise of the Planet of the Apes, my Film of the Year 2011, wasn't even on last year's Most Anticipated list, and therefore that means anything and everything can happen in the months to come! I for one cannot wait to see what truly lies ahead...
#5: PROMETHEUS- Ridley Scott's Alien prequel is looking like the best horror movie of 2012, a truly stunning insight into the depths of human creation and the severe consequences of our race's need to find out how everything began. Could we be responsible for our very own undoing at the hands of the Xenomorphs? The trailer certainly doesn't do anything to dispute that thought...expect nothing less than thrilling scares aplenty from Scott and his incredible special effects team. June 1st

#4: THE MUPPETS MOVIE- On the other hand, we've got perhaps the most light-hearted movie of the year, a return for Jim Henson's hilarious puppets along with a long list of big celebrities lending their talents along the way. Jason Segel and Amy Adams head a huge production, centreing around the Muppets' quest to save their theatre and ressurect their long-dead show. You'll need to indulge yourself a little, but once you do you'll probably find this one of the most enjoyable experiences the next twelve months have to offer! February 10th

#3: THE AVENGERS- And on the other hand, we've got a rather epic ensemble movie that Marvel Studios have been building up to for years now. Yep, ever since Iron Man released in 2005 we've had hints about the 'Avenger initiative', and everything's about to come to fruition now as Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Nick Fury, Hawkeye and the Hulk team up to face off against Loki and the mysterious threat he brings with him. Comic fans, you owe it to yourself to get to the cinema and see this. April 27th

#2: THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY- And on the other other hand, there's Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings franchise returning with the first part of a big prequel. Get ready to follow Bilbo Baggins on his unexpected journey to the Misty Mountains, uncovering trolls, secrets and a golden ring and its demonic possessor next Christmas. If this doesn't come close to winning Film of the Year 2012, I'll be so surprised I might just start worshipping a Precious myself...December 14th

MY MOST ANTICIPATED FILM OF 2012
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES- But this is where all the action is- The Dark Knight Rises looks fantastic, a truly stunning conclusion to Christopher Nolan's Batman film trilogy. What awaits the Dark Knight as he faces his greatest physical challenge yet, fighting Bane, Catwoman and the League of Shadows? I cannot wait to find out, and Nolan will have really let me down if this isn't deemed worthy of my Best Film of 2012 shortlist come year's end! July 20th