The List Of The Top Hollywood Action Movies 2012

The year 2012 is on the verge of its completion and it has already delivered a great wide bunch of awesome movies. If we titled the year 2012 as the year of action movies, it wouldn't be wrong at all, not even a bit. It has produced some of the most memorable action movies of this era with an elephantine amount of bucks pouring in throughout the year.

2012 is also the year of superhero movies, it unveiled some of the greatest superhero movies featuring some of the greatest stars of Hollywood. The Dark Knight Rises, The Avengers, The Amazing Spider Man and a couple of others whipped the movie audiences to the cinema theatres which brought loads of dollars of business to Hollywood.

The list of top Hollywood action movies 2012 is solely based on my ratings and likes, you may have another favourite movie of a specific number so bear it in your mind that this is not intended to negate your judgement with respect to movies.

8. The Hunger Games [2012]

Welly welly well, no other movie has surprised critics and audiences alike more than The Hunger Games. It was expected to be an average movie with an average action and an average box office business. But surprisingly, The Hunger Games shattered the average-expectations and popped out as a big movie in terms of concept, execution and box office business. Don't miss this one.

7. Taken 2 [2012]

In Taken his daughter was abducted, in Taken 2 his wife's in danger which compels him to do one thing that he does best - k!ll. Watch Liam Neeson in this non-stop thriller which gives you great action sequences and nerve-shredding entertainment.

6. Total Recall [2012]

Actor Colin Farrell does not do many action movies in a year but when he does, he does it with brain and brawn. Total Recall features outstanding sci-fi pompous action entertainment which never gets boring throughout the movie. If you haven't watched this one yet, go get your DVD now!

5. The Amazing Spider Man [2012]

Okay, let's admit it - The Amazing Spider Man has not lived up to the expectations that one had out of it. The hype was great, the anticipation was awesome, the star cast looked compelling but the movie turned out to be an average spider-man flick. But, this young spider-man looks promising and vibrant nevertheless.

4. Looper [2012]

Oh boy, this young man keeps on impressing people in every movie. Yes, I'm talking about Joseph Gordon-Levitt - in Looper, a futuristic sci-fi actioner, Joseph Gordon-Levitt does a remarkable job a future assassin who assassinates his preys by going back in time. In combination with one of the greatest action stars Bruce Willis, this movies's got sense, action, romance, relationship drama and loads of entertainment.

3. Skyfall [2012]

Skyfall has been in news for the past 3-4 years since the last Bond movie was released. The 23rd instalment of James Bond series, this spy-flick is a vivid blockbuster. Tons of action, compelling story, gripping dialogues and multi-dimensional screenplay makes this bond movie a must watch this year.

2. The Avengers [2012]

What happens when all the superheroes come together in a single movie for a final showdown? A blockbuster happens. The Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and Black Widow in the same movie provides an actor with ear-popping action. You cannot afford to miss this awesome superhero blockbuster.

1. The Dark Knight Rises [2012]

I reckon I don't need to term this movie as number one movie of 2012 right? Similarly, I don't need to crown The Dark Knight Rises as the best action movies of 2012. Christopher Nolan concludes The Dark Knight franchise with a solid bang. If you haven't watched this Batman blockbuster, you're not a movie fan - there, I said it. Period.

The Discussion About 3D Film

Although the 1950s are most often considered the 3D movie decade, the first feature length 3D film, "The Power of Love," was made in 1922. Since that time the use of 3D technology in theaters and on television has drifted in and out of mainstream popularity.

Believe it or not, there are lots of movie lovers around the world, that still would be better off watching a usual DVD, or even a VHS, instead of going to a 3D theater for the latest blockbuster.

3D still has specific problems that need to be seen in advance, so that a filmmaker would be able to do the film as intended, and the viewer will get the maximum out of the shown content.

The latest 3D Film Festival in Los Angeles had experts discussing a lot of issues regarding the 3D, some of which were really interesting. Some practical advices were given as well. For proper distribution of a 3D film, you need both a good idea and something that people would want to see in 3D. In other words, if there's no "hook", there is no economic incentives yet to go the extra mile, and pay more money.

It was noted, that 3D at the Hollywood level is always director driven. In a nutshell, there are two approaches, either the directors think of 3D as integral to the story, or an afterthought.

Speaking of technical aspects – most theaters still project 3D too dark. According to the 3D discussion panel, the optional way to watch is at a whopping 14 foot lamberts of brightness. The average, for a good theater is 4.5 foot lamberts and many theaters are well below.

The panel experts recommended that while shooting 3D, it would be better to have at least a 42-inch monitor on set, to be able to watch playbacks. 3D scales down too well, you won't see problems for big screens unless you have a big monitor.