Superheroes!!

2012 is a big year for superhero movies, even more than any other year. Marc Webb is the director behind the rebooting of the original Spiderman franchise which has Andrew Garfield in the starring role with Emma Stone joining him. When I first heard Andrew Garfield was the lead I was unsure whether he was suitable but he looks good in the teaser trailer that is doing the rounds on Youtube. All that is known (at least by me) is that the first film deals with Peter Parker working out his past and how he became Spiderman. I wasn't a huge fan of the original trilogy so maybe this franchise will restore my faith. It is due to be released in the UK is 4th July 2012.

The second film is the much awaited conclusion to the Dark Knight trilogy which have been directed by Christopher Nolan. After the huge success commercially and critically of The Dark Knight in 2008 there is high expectations by many for this film. The truly amazing performance of the late Heath Ledger really is the key to the movie and we all know it will be a tough act to follow but I think Nolan will have a few things up his sleeve to do just that. A re-watching of the first two films in this Batman series is a must before this film hits the cinema.

Having watched the trailer I do think Bane (the bad guy) looks a lot like Baraka from the Mortal Kombat series with the face mask he is wearing but that's probably just me.

Tom Hardy as Bane in 'The Dark Knight rises'

The UK release will coincide with the North American release so we will all see it on 20th July 2012 so July will be superhero month at the cinema. The trailer featuring some quality American Football action is found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GokKUqLcvD8.