Highly Anticipated Films - Awaiting Release 2012

Red Dawn

Release: 21st November 2012
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson, Isabel Lucas



The rough synopsis of this film is a group of teenagers are forced to collaborate and train in guerrilla warfare in order to save their town in Washington from a North Korean invasion. Having worked in the Royal Marines, Hemsworth's character Jed, is a likely hero and leader.
Unlikely casting was chosen for this action-packed, underdog war story, in the form of Josh Peck as Hemsworth's younger brother. Best known for playing Josh in Nickleodeon's 'Drake and Josh', it seems strange seeing him take on a serious, high-octane role. Hemsworth and Hutcherson, having played hardcore lead males previously, in Thor and The Hunger Games respectively, are obvious choices and provide some 'eye candy' for the numerous girlfriends who may be unwilling audience members. Furthermore, Isabel Lucas, who plays Peck's love interest Erica, is part of the rag-tag heroes and therefore the audience should root for her. However, (and this may just be me) I remember her as the evil Decepticon in Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen, making it difficult for me to like her thus far.
Regardless of casting, this film looks to be a lower-scale war film, with teenagers as unlikely heroes - The premise and trailer make this a must-see for me!

Taken 2

Release: 5th October 2012
Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen



Looking perhaps as kick-ass as the prequel, Bryan Mills (Neeson) arrives at Istanbul on apparent vacation with daughter Kim (Grace) , who was the victim of the first film in this franchise, and ex-wife Lenore (Janssen). It is quickly discovered that this trip will be no vacation for the Mills family, as Lenore is targeted and kidnapped by the fathers of men killed in Mills' rampage to rescue Kim years ago. Bryan must fight these revenge-fuelled men to once again save his family. In a stunning coming-of-age twist, Kim seems to have become pretty hardcore in this sequel, as she is seen in this trailer jumping across rooftops and indulging in a car chase, just like the old man.
After thoroughly enjoying 'Taken', brimming with action and haunting reality, 'Taken 2' seemingly has not faltered, with Neeson's steely determination and spy skills still dominating Europe. One of the most highly anticipated sequels for me!

The Paperboy

Release: No set release date yet - rumoured 5th October 2012
Starring: Zac Efron, Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack, Macy Gray




This film, based on a 1995 novel of the same name, premiered earlier this year at Cannes Film Festival where it received high praise. The film is about two brothers (Efron and McConaughey) who are journalists for the Miami Times and investigate the murder of a local sheriff in order to free the accused Hillary (Cusack) from death row. Kidman plays Hillary's fiancé Charlotte Bless who approaches the brothers for their help exonerating Van Wetter. This Thriller soon becomes dark and twisted as relationships overlap and tensions run high around the murder case.
As soon as the release date is decided, I will surely be at the cinema to watch what promises to be an excellent and intriguing watch!