Summer Re-cap

I guess summer is done for 2012. It's time for a re-cap of the summer films!

Top 3 Summer Films
1. The Dark Knight Rises
Undoubtedly a satisfying conclusion to Christopher Nolan's legendary Batman universe. An emotional journey for the dark knight himself when he met a physically equal villain, Bane. Tying up loose ends from the previous two films, the film truly ends the franchise in a incredibly high note. Filled with powerful performances from Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Michael Caine, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway and Gary Oldman, people around the world could only want for more Nolan's Batman films. The film has all the quotable quotes from Bane and also, one of the best film endings in years.

2. Prometheus
Not an Alien sequel, it's a sci-fi film set in the same universe as the Alien film series'. Ridley Scott returns to sci-fi films and the result is satisfying, overwhelming, mind-boggling, puzzling and incomplete. According to me, the film has that unexpected factor and more importantly, one particular stand-out scene that will endure the test of time. Prometheus has an incredible cast that includes Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace and Guy Pearce with Fassbender making this film his own show with his character as David the android. The sequel is definitely waited.


3. The Avengers
A very ambitious project from Marvel that finally comes together after four years. The film is in-every-word spectacular. Joss Whedon has lived up to the promise and this assembly is definitely unforgettable as everyone in this world has already seen this film, judging by the box office numbers. The cast is great although my favorite villain Loki didn't live to my expectations. This film could be more incredible and amazing but the film's marketing hurt the film itself, with too much revealing trailers and clips. There's almost no element of surprise left. Why didn't Marvel learn from Iron Man 2?



Most Surprising Film
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
This action history-fantasy-mashup film is super entertaining. The fictional story did justice to the real history. I was wondering why did the critics were expecting more fun in the story. Director Timur Bekmambetov did a great job at the action scenes and all the action scenes are very exhilarating and edge-of-your-seat interesting. Benjamin Walker also did a great job as Abraham Lincoln and the make-up team are also doing their job greatly. Surely one of the best and exciting action films of the year.



Most Underwhelming Film
Snow White & the Huntsman
Charlize Theron, the dwarves and the designs are amazing. But the overall film, not so much. Especially with the poker face Kristen Stewart as the lead. At first I thought this film could be the film that actually defines Stewart apart from her uninteresting Bella Swan character. Sadly, NO. Also, sometimes the film gets too silent and ultimately, boring. It would not be this disappointing if the lead character herself brought some life to the film.




Here, Kristen Stewart, a lesson from Keira Knightley on how to do inspiring speeches.

Later this week/next week I'll review The Bourne Legacy ;)