What do we mean when we say these are movies with balls? Well, the majority of the films presented here are mainstream enough to be accessible to just about anyone on the planet, however, they got the old adrenal glands working and they pushed the boundaries of conventional cinema in some way.

So, let’s get on with the damn thing.

No.10 The Man With the Iron Fists

Starting the list off, we have RZA’s martial arts throwback film, The Man with the Iron Fists. RZA, known primarily as a member of the hip-hop collective Wu-Tang, has been doing more and more work in the film industry, mostly composing scores. The plot of this film is a bit lackluster, especially the warring gangs and stealing gold, but the movie is still a very fun exercise in ’70s- and ’80s-style kung fu. If you like stuff that is a little cheesy but still a ton of fun, this is the movie for you!

No.9 The Dark Knight Rises

Finishing off a trilogy with as much critical and commercial success as Nolan’s Batman is never an easy task. There was probably no other movie released in 2012 with as much hype as The Dark Knight Rises. While some people were divided in their feelings towards TDKR, we maintain that it is a solid ending to one of the best trilogies in movie history. Most people have probably already seen this movie, but if you have not yet seen TDKR ,or any of Nolan’s trilogy, we advise you to seek it out as soon as possible.

No.8 Skyfall

We won’t get into personal feelings about James Bond at the moment. That could be an article by itself. What we will say is that Skyfall is one of the most interesting Bond films ever made. Though it starts off as any normal Bond flick would, it quickly becomes something more. Heavily focused on characters as opposed to the usual action, it was refreshing to see director Sam Mendes (Road to Perdition) portray a personal take on the character. The film is far from perfect, and often times falls into generic. What makes the movie special, however, is some mesmerizing performances from both Daniel Craig (Casino Royale) and Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men). The fact that the film also decided to probe deeper into Bond’s history and childhood was an interesting choice. It may not always work, but it is never boring.

No.7 Killer Joe

Matthew McConaughey has really been coming up as an actor over this past year and Killer Joe proves McConaughey is becoming a more serious actor. Even if you don’t like the story, McConaughey’s performance as the title character is nothing short of mesmerizing.

No.6 Dredd

Who would have thought that a remake of Judge Dredd would end up being good? We were fairly skeptical upon our initial viewing of Dredd. The original isn’t really a movie we’re fond of. Really, we had no expectations at all for this film.

Dredd stars Karl Urban (Lord of the Rings, Star Trek) as the titular character. For those unfamiliar with the comics, the story takes place in Mega City One, a giant city with some 800 million residents and a whole lot of crime. Dredd is a Judge, basically police that are able to execute criminals in the field. He is set to test a rookie, Judge Anderson, played by Olivia Thirlby (Juno) in the field. During a homicide call, the two judges get trapped in a giant skyscraper by an evil gang lord that controls the territory. The movie is pretty action-packed from beginning to end and a deliciously self-aware script. With a budget of about $45 million, it is surprising that Lionsgate didn’t try to market it better. It is a shame really, and part of the reason we recommend it to you now. Go see it!

Worst Comic Book Movies That Deserve A Do-Over!

Is there a more widely accepted social convention than the do-over? People from all walks of life use it in everyday situations. Failed to make that 10 point ball of paper dunk in the office waste basket? Do-over! Fail to nail a particularly horrific tongue-twister during a verbal presentation? Do-over! Accidentally refer to your girlfriend’s sister’s ass as two ripe volleyballs glued together with love? Well, I tried to call do-over on that one, but apparently there are some limits to its powers that I wasn’t previously aware of. Also, my girlfriend has a mean overhand right.

Worst Comic Book Movies That Deserve A Do-Over!

Hollywood loves to shout do-over. With the market overcrowded by a glut of movie remakes and reboots of popular (or once-popular) franchises, it’s a do-over world. We’re all just living in it. With the upcoming reboot of the Judge Dredd movie universe right around the corner (in theaters September 21), we here at Yell! Magazine thought it would be a good time to examine the worst comic book movies that deserve a do-over. We also really want to know if Dredd 3D, starring geek icon Karl Urban, will wash away the stench of Stallone’s 1995 clunker? Or will it, and the entries on this list, prove that some things are best left alone?

Without further ado, let’s get to the Worst Comic Book Movies that Deserve a Do-Over…

Tune in for the answer on September 21st!

Apparently, this version will loosely follow the comic book, and will blow the lid off the 1995 film that starred action hero, Sylvester Stallone.

You can grab the animated poster from the official DREDD website, or from the embed option right below, and place it wherever you would like. Remember to also check out, if you happen to miss it earlier, our 2012 Summer Blockbuster Movie Preview which, we happen to pick DREDD as the number one movie of this summer.

DREDD will be in theaters on September 21, 2012.

DREDD Official Synopsis

Dredd takes place on a fictional Earth created as a result of the Atomic Wars. Survivors of this period are living in Mega-Cities, which protects its citizens from the Cursed Earth, a radioactive desert environment populated by mutants. The main story takes place in Mega-City One, where the police who are now called judges have the power to use police brutality to some extent to fight extreme murders. One man, Judge Dredd (Karl Urban), a senior law enforcement officer, teams up with a cadet called Judge Anderson (Olivia Thirlby) to track down a terrorist organization lead by Ma-Ma (Lena Headey), who is responsible for selling a reality-altering drug called Slo-Mo.

Credit: Abraham Productions

From a genre film fan’s point of view, the 2012 blockbusters this summer will be memorable.

Without any further delay, let’s get on with the 2012 blockbuster movies, summer edition. In no particular order, so lay off with the “What? How is this not Number 1?” comments.

No.13 The Avengers

What can I say about this film that’s not already been said? Thor, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, and the two Iron Man films have all been building up to this. It’s the film I’ve been waiting over 10 years to see (rumors of a Captain America film being released a year before The Avengers movie started circulating way back in 2000) and if previous performance from the other films are anything to go by, this will be the one to watch this summer.

To quote Director Joss Whedon himself: “This is a war film.” We know Loki will be one of the bad guys, but the identity of other opponents Earths Mightiest Heroes face in the movie has been one of Hollywood’s best kept secrets. At the end of The Incredible Hulk the origin of The Leader was teased, plus The Abomination was left alive; so might they make an appearance? I can’t wait to check this one out.

No.12 Men In Black 3

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the multiplex, Columbia spring another MIB film on us. I liked MIB 1, it was funny, original, and incredibly entertaining stuff. Men in Black 2, on the other hand was a terrible, hastily assembled cash grab even Johnny Knoxville couldn’t save.

Now that the Transformers movies have illustrated that shameless cash-ins are worth their weight in gold, we can expect a flurry of films of this nature. Men in Black 3 could go either way with one caveat, Tommy Lee Jones is not actually in most of the movie.

The plot revolves around an alien threat erasing Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) from history, leaving Agent J (Will Smith) with the mission to travel back in time to 1969 to team up with young Agent K (played by Josh Brolin but voiced by Tommy Lee Jones) to investigate. Is Tommy Lee Jones not being in the most of the movie part of the original script? Did Tommy Lee opt out ahead of it being written? Has Brolin really got a bad deal? We’ll find out at the end of May.

No.11 Snow White and The Huntsman

What? You think this is a chick film? From the trailer it looks like Thor with an Axe kicking all kinds of ass.

2012 has two film takes on the Snow White tale. The first one, Mirror Mirror, has been utterly destroyed by critics and looks terrible. On the other hand, Snow White and The Huntsman looks really cool. Like the best fantasy parts from Pan’s Labyrinth tied in with a fantasy/dark fairytale genre film and Chris Hemsworth establishing his role as the new badass in Hollywood. Directed by newcomer Rupert Sanders, this really looks like one to watch out for.

No.10 Prometheus

“It’s about gods and engineers,” says director Ridley Scott, returning to add to the Alien canon. It’s been 33 years since Ridley Scott’s Alien hit the screens and introduced us to this space beast that’s haunted nightmares and cinemas on and off over the last three decades.

This film sets up to explain what the mysterious alien astronaut’s body (now known as a “space jockey”) discovered in Alien was doing on that planet. It’s also possible that the film could explore how the alien species came into being. Whether there’ll actually be any Xenomorph’s in the film remains to be seen, but this one has a great pedigree. Some viral promotional videos have already hit the web and this seems to be another film with more than a few really cool surprises in store.

No.9 Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Say what you like about the title, it’s a dumb title, but do not discount this one. It’s directed by fantasy-action director Timur Bekmambetov, who in the past has brought us Night Watch, Day Watch, and Wanted. Wanted wasn’t the best film, the story was weak, the twist predictable, and even Angelina Jolie’s naked body on screen couldn’t stop me wanting the movie to end. The action in it, however, was totally over-the-top, incredibly well-directed, and visually stunning.

Take that style and add the thoroughly silly plot of Abraham Lincoln wanting to rid the world of vampires who are in league with slave owners, and you have what could prove to be the real dark horse of the summer box office. I’m not messing around, this film could be a real winner. Bekmambetov is a proven action director and with production from Tim Burton, it looks like he’s been allowed to go all out making what could be a seriously cool historical action fantasy.

No.8 G.I. Joe: Retaliation

I don’t care what anybody else thought, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra was awesome. It had excellent action, excellent characters, and a thoroughly entertaining story. I went in with low expectations and was more than pleasantly surprised by what I saw. It was exactly what it promised it’d be, a good sci-fi action film based on the old cartoon that was based on the toys that were based on a comic. It had so many different sources that it had to make changes to adapt, but unlike other film series based on toy series, i.e., Transformers, it actually worked really well.

This time around we’re back where we left off from the last film; Zartan in the White House disguised as the president leading the United States to declare war on “The Joe’s.” Channing Tatum reprises his role as Duke, but The Rock takes over the lead in this one as Roadblock. Bruce Willis makes an appearance as the original G.I. Joseph Colton. With yet more over-the-top action sequences, including color-coded ninjas battling while suspended on the side of a cliff. This one will be one to watch.