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2012 Action Movie Preview

Films for Action Fans Entering Theaters in 2012

By , About.com Guide

31. 'Total Recall'

Colin Farrell in Total Recall© Columbia Pictures
Starring: Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel, and Bryan Cranston

The Plot: This time around Arnold Schwarzenegger's been replaced by Colin Farrell who stars as Douglas Quaid, a factory worker who can't figure out if he's a spy for rival nations Euromerica or New Shanghai.

Release Date: August 3, 2012

32. 'Underworld Awakening'

Underworld Awakening© Screen Gems
Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Theo James, and Michael Ealy

The Plot: Kate Beckinsale's back in tight black latex as Selene, a vampire warrior who escapes from imprisonment only to find she's been set free in a world in which humans not only know about vampires and lycans but are engaged in a war to rid the earth of these supernatural creatures.

Release Date: January 20, 2012

33. 'Wrath of the Titans'

Wrath of the Titans© Warner Bros Pictures
Starring: Sam Worthington, Rosamund Pike, Liam Neeson, Edgar Ramirez, Toby Kebbell, and Ralph Fiennes

The Plot: Perseus is trying to just lead a normal life 10 years after defeating the Kraken, but the gods and the Titans aren't going to let him be. Per the official synopsis: "Perseus cannot ignore his true calling when Hades, along with Zeus' godly son, Ares, switch loyalties and make a deal with Kronos to capture Zeus. The Titans' strength grows stronger as Zeus' remaining godly powers are siphoned, and hell is unleashed on earth."

Release Date: March 30, 2012

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