The ten best studio films of 2012?

Indie Wire’s Sophia Savage predicts the 10 best studio films of 2012. Here’s her list:

10. “The Great Gatsby” — Warner Bros, December 25

9. “World War Z” — Paramount, December 21

8. “Gangster Squad” — Warner Bros, October 19

7. “Dark Shadows” — Warner Bros, May 11

6. “Les Miserables” — Universal, December 7

5. “Lincoln: — Touchstone, December

4. “Brave” — Disney Pixar, June 22

3. “The Dark Knight Rises” — Warner Bros, July 20

2. “The Hobbit” — Warner Bros, December 14

1. “Prometheus” — Twentieth C. Fox, June 8

Of the latter, Savage says:

Great Expectations: While it does share some DNA with “Alien,” this is still new, unexplored territory for audiences. Director Ridley Scott says the space epic’s goal is “to scare the living shit out of you.” With a cast of Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Guy Peace, Idris Elba and Noomi Rapace, it’s hard to imagine anything more exciting happening on a movie screen this year. Cause for Concern: While the storyline — from writers Damon Lindelof (“Lost”) and Jon Spaihts (“The Darkest Hour”) — may fail to deliver, if the trailer is any indication, we’re in for an eye-popping treat.

Do you agree? Any of these movies turn on your cinematic sensibilities? What other movies are you excited to see?

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