Posted by Anthony Pearson Jan 6, 2012, 21:10 GMT
Return to M&C's full 2012 Movie Preview. Channing Tatum attempts to win back the heart of his wife (Rachel McAdams) after a car crash leaves her memory in tatters - THE VOW When is it released? - February 10th (US and UK) Who does it star? - Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Jessica Lange, Sam Neill, Scott Speedman, Wendy Crewson, Tatiana Maslany and Lucas Bryant. What is it about? - A newlywed couple recovers from a car accident that puts the wife in a coma. Waking up with severe memory loss, her husband endeavors to win her heart again. The film is loosely based on a true story about a couple -- Kim and Krickitt Carpenter -- and dates from 1993, two months after their marriage, when their car was hit from behind by a truck.Find out more about this movie in our database here. ----- Emily Blunt and Jason Segal star in director Nicholas Stoller's (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) new rom-com - THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT When is it released? - April 27th (US and UK) Who does it star? - Emily Blunt, Jason Segal, Chris Pratt, Alison Brie, Rhys Ifans, Mindy Kaling, Kevin Hart, Chris Parnell, Dakota Johnson, Jim Piddock, David Paymer, Mimi Kennedy, Brian Posehn, Adam Campbell and Jacki Weaver. What is it about? - The director and writer/star of Forgetting Sarah Marshall reteam for the irreverent comedy The Five-Year Engagement. Beginning where most romantic comedies end, the new film from director Nicholas Stoller, producer Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin) and Rodney Rothman (Get Him to the Greek) looks at what happens when an engaged couple, Jason Segel and Emily Blunt, keeps getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle. The film was written by Segel and Stoller.Find out more about this movie in our database here. ----- Zac Efron finds a photo, then falls in love in this adaptation of Nicholas Sparks - THE LUCKY ONE When is it released? - April 20th (US), May 4th (UK).Who does it star? - Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, Jay R. Ferguson, Riley Thomas Stewart, Adam Lefevre, Blythe Danner, Joe Chrest and Courtney J. Clark. What is it about? - Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook, Dear John, A Walk to Remember). U.S. Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault (Zac Efron) returns from his third tour of duty in Iraq, with the one thing he credits with keeping him alive--a photograph he found of a woman he doesn't even know. Learning her name is Beth (Taylor Schilling) and where she lives, he shows up at her door, and ends up taking a job at her family-run local kennel. Despite her initial mistrust and the complications in her life, a romance develops between them, giving Logan hope that Beth could be much more than his good luck charm.Find out more about this movie in our database here. ----- Steve Harvey's bestselling self help book THINK LIKE A MAN gets the romantic comedy treatment When is it released? - March 9th (US), June 22nd (UK) Who does it star? - Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Regina Hall, Romany Malco, Gary Owen, Terrance J, Arielle Kebbe, Gabrielle Union and Lala Vazquez. What is it about? - The film is an adaptation of author Steve Harvey's self help book, "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment." Steve Harvey, the host of the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show, can't count the number of impressive women he's met over the years, whether it's through the "Strawberry Letters" segment of his program or while on tour for his comedy shows. These are women who can run a small business, keep a household with three kids in tiptop shape, and chair a church group all at the same time. Yet when it comes to relationships, they can't figure out what makes men tick. Why? According to Steve it's because they're asking other women for advice when no one but another man can tell them how to find and keep a man.Find out more about this movie in our database here. ----- Kirsten Dunst & Jim Sturgess star in this sci-fi fantasy take on Romeo and Juliet - Upside Down When is it released? - 2012 TBA (US and UK) Who does it star? - Kirsten Dunst, Jim Sturgess, Jayne Heitmeyer, Agnieshka Wnorowska, John Maclaren, Larry Day, Holly O'Brien and Don Jordan What is it about? - Directed by Juan Diego Solanas "Upside Down" is seemingly a fresh new fantastical take on the classic "Romeo and Juliet" story. Kirsten Dunst plays Eve, whilst Jim Sturgess fills the role of Adam, two character destined for love, seperated by a fantasy world in which half of the planet is upside down.Find out more about this movie in our database here. ----- Hollywood stars get their rock on for movie version of sell out Broadway musical - ROCK OF AGES When is it released? - June 1st (US), June 8th (UK). Who does it star? - Tom Cruise, Mary J. Blige, Julianne Hough, Paul Giamatti, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bryan Cranston, Malin Akerman and Alec Baldwin. What is it about? - “Rock of Ages” tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more. Adam Shankman directs “Rock of Ages” from a screenplay by Chris D’Arienzo, based on his musical. The film is being produced by Matt Weaver, Scott Prisand, Carl Levin, Tobey Maguire and Jen Gibgot. Find out more about this movie in our database here. ----- The King's Speech director Tom Hooper brings lavish musical version of LES MISERABLES to cinemas at Christmas When is it released? - December 7th (US and UK) Who does it star? - Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe, Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne, Helena Bonham Carter and Aaron Tveit. What is it about? - An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France, in which a paroled prisoner named Jean Valjean seeks redemption. Hugh Jackman plays Jean Valjean, the man who steals bread to feed his sister and spends the ensuing years in prison (or trying to escape it) while also becoming the guardian of a young woman named Cosette, all against the backdrop of a 19th century French rebellion.Find out more about this movie in our database here.
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