From foreign film nerd to out-and-proud popcorn lovers, there’s something for everyone on the big screen this year.
The Oscar Contender : American Hustle
Set in the 70s, this true story of blackmail gone bad brings together Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Christian Bale and Amy Adams.
Opens February 28
The Sleeper Hit : Fruitvale Station
Michael B Jordan made everyone sit up and take notice with his portrayal of the true-life and tragic last day of Oscar Grant’s young life.
Opens April 25
The Sequel : Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
It’s not often that a sequel threatens to be better than the original, but Will Ferrell’s second outing as 70s news anchor Ron Burgundy might just do it.
Opens January 31
The Black & White One : Nebraska
Saturday Night Live’s Will Forte and film legend Bruce Dern form the heart of director Alexander Payne’s dark road trip comedy.
Opens March 14
The Hip One :The Grand Budapest Hotel
An all-star cast of Hollywood’s hippest (think Tilda Swinton) have assembled for director Wes Anderson’s latest whimsical tale.
Opens March 14
The Kids One: Maleficent
Disney has given the villain a chance to explain with Angelina Jolie as Sleeping Beauty’s (Elle Fanning) nemesis, Maleficent.
Opens June 6
The Shirtless One: Pompeii
Calling all Game Of Thrones fans who yearn to see more of Jon Snow’s abs. As a Roman slave-turned-gladiator, Kit wears little more than a loin cloth.
Opens February 21
The Book Adaption: Gone Girl
The must-read of 2012 will finally find its way to the big screen this year. We’ll witness Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck take on the roles of the married couple at the centre of a mysterious disappearance.
Opens October 10
The Foreign Sensation: Blue Is The Warmest Colour
It was the talk of the Cannes last year thanks to a sex scene between two French ingénues. But this coming-of-age story is much more than that…
Opens February 14
The New Age RomCom: Her
A moustachioed Joaquin Phoenix finds his soulmate in his new operating system, voiced by Scarlett Johansson.
Opens February 28
The Local One: Four Corners
A 13-year-old chess prodigy from the Cape Flats is torn between his newfound allegiance to the Number 26 gang and love for his father, a general for the Number 28s…
Opens February 7