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While most of the year’s biggest blockbusters will be
gracing the silver screen in the summer, the spring of 2012 is still packed
with exciting films for all ages. Legacy takes
a look at some of the best and worst feature films being released between the
months of March and May.
March 2, 2012
The Lorax
Based on the famous Dr. Seuss book, The Lorax is an adaptation of a timeless story of environmental awareness and ecological ethics. With some minor changes to the cast of characters designed to ease the transition to the big screen, the film caters to all audiences with its diverse cast.
Starring: Danny Devito, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Ed Helms, Rob Riggle, Betty White
PG
March 23, 2012
The Hunger Games
Another film inspired by a book, The Hunger Games is looking to create a successful film franchise following the pattern of success experienced by Harry Potter and Twilight. The science-fiction series explores political turmoil in a world that has been stricken by poverty and famine through the eyes of a sixteen year old girl.
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Hemsworth, and Woody Harrelson
Not Yet Rated
April 13, 2012
The Three Stooges
Some films are worth going to see in theaters, even if it runs the risk of being a train wreck. The modern theatrical interpretation of The Three Stooges, produced, written, and directed by the Farrelly brothers, is one of those films. In their latest misadventure, Moe, Larry, and Curly are cast into a reality television show after trying to save their childhood orphanage. The film has had a bumpy road to completion with multiple cast overhauls, so the final product will be worth seeing in theaters even for the unintentional humor.
Starring: Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean Hayes and Will Sasso.
Not Yet Rated
April 20, 2012
Darling Companion
No movie season is complete without a family film centered on a beloved pet, and this year Darling Companion fills that role. Beth Winter loves her pet more than anything else in the world, including her husband, Joseph. When Joseph loses their dog, he and Beth are willing to try anything and everything to bring their dog back home.
Starring: Kevin Kline, Diane Keaton, Richard Jenkins
PG-13
May 4, 2012
The Avengers
Marvel Studios has been expanding its super hero universe into films under a collective umbrella since the first Iron Man film in 2008, but this spring’s entry, The Avengers, will mark the first time the all-star heroes have united together in one film. Nick Fury, the head of international peacekeeping organization S.H.I.E.L.D. has recruited Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye and The Hulk to try and save the world from a threat too big for any hero to handle alone.
Starring: Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey, Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson
Not Yet Rated
May 11, 2012
Dark Shadows
Tim Burton revives the 1960’s gothic soap opera Dark Shadows. The film tells the story of a wealthy playboy who is turned into a vampire and imprisoned for two hundred years. After being released in the year 1972, the vampire is forced to interact with his descendants, who have occupied his old home and are hiding their own dark secrets.
Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green, Bella Heathcote
Not Yet Rated
May 18, 2012
Battleship
Based on the Milton Bradley board game, of all things, Battleship looks to be a typical sci-fi popcorn flick. A naval fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor dukes it out with an aggressive alien race, with the narrative offering both human and alien perspectives in the battle. The film’s cast is a hard sell, with Liam Neeson serving as the biggest name actor on the billing, despite a relatively smaller role.
Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson, Rihanna, Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker
Not Yet Rated
May 25, 2012The Lorax
Based on the famous Dr. Seuss book, The Lorax is an adaptation of a timeless story of environmental awareness and ecological ethics. With some minor changes to the cast of characters designed to ease the transition to the big screen, the film caters to all audiences with its diverse cast.
Starring: Danny Devito, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Ed Helms, Rob Riggle, Betty White
PG
March 23, 2012
The Hunger Games
Another film inspired by a book, The Hunger Games is looking to create a successful film franchise following the pattern of success experienced by Harry Potter and Twilight. The science-fiction series explores political turmoil in a world that has been stricken by poverty and famine through the eyes of a sixteen year old girl.
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Hemsworth, and Woody Harrelson
Not Yet Rated
April 13, 2012
The Three Stooges
Some films are worth going to see in theaters, even if it runs the risk of being a train wreck. The modern theatrical interpretation of The Three Stooges, produced, written, and directed by the Farrelly brothers, is one of those films. In their latest misadventure, Moe, Larry, and Curly are cast into a reality television show after trying to save their childhood orphanage. The film has had a bumpy road to completion with multiple cast overhauls, so the final product will be worth seeing in theaters even for the unintentional humor.
Starring: Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean Hayes and Will Sasso.
Not Yet Rated
April 20, 2012
Darling Companion
No movie season is complete without a family film centered on a beloved pet, and this year Darling Companion fills that role. Beth Winter loves her pet more than anything else in the world, including her husband, Joseph. When Joseph loses their dog, he and Beth are willing to try anything and everything to bring their dog back home.
Starring: Kevin Kline, Diane Keaton, Richard Jenkins
PG-13
May 4, 2012
The Avengers
Marvel Studios has been expanding its super hero universe into films under a collective umbrella since the first Iron Man film in 2008, but this spring’s entry, The Avengers, will mark the first time the all-star heroes have united together in one film. Nick Fury, the head of international peacekeeping organization S.H.I.E.L.D. has recruited Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye and The Hulk to try and save the world from a threat too big for any hero to handle alone.
Starring: Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey, Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson
Not Yet Rated
May 11, 2012
Dark Shadows
Tim Burton revives the 1960’s gothic soap opera Dark Shadows. The film tells the story of a wealthy playboy who is turned into a vampire and imprisoned for two hundred years. After being released in the year 1972, the vampire is forced to interact with his descendants, who have occupied his old home and are hiding their own dark secrets.
Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green, Bella Heathcote
Not Yet Rated
May 18, 2012
Battleship
Based on the Milton Bradley board game, of all things, Battleship looks to be a typical sci-fi popcorn flick. A naval fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor dukes it out with an aggressive alien race, with the narrative offering both human and alien perspectives in the battle. The film’s cast is a hard sell, with Liam Neeson serving as the biggest name actor on the billing, despite a relatively smaller role.
Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson, Rihanna, Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker
Not Yet Rated
Men in Black 3
Agent J and his mentor, Agent K, return in the third installment of the Men in Black series, this time introducing time travel to the science-fiction comedy franchise based on the award-winning comic book of the same name. Agent J has to travel back in time to the rookie years of his partner Agent K in order to resolve a time paradox that has changed the future.
Starring: Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Alice Eve
Not Yet Rated
