Okay. Let’s face it. This weather sucks. And unless you’ve got your bags packed for a trip to Fiji then you'll have to weather the storm with the rest of us like some bitter sea captain.

You could of course sell everything you own to try to pay for a one way ticket to sunnier climes, but if that doesn't sound viable, then the second best way to escape is to take a trip to the cinema. So sit back, and get yourself VERY EXCITED with our run-down of the films that are we are quite literally FROTHING AT THE MOUTH TO SEE in 2012...

The Dark Knight Rises

What: So here’s the biggie this Summer. Christopher Nolan’s conclusion to his moody,broody trilogy sees the caped crusader face off against Tom Hardy’s monstrous Bane. A lengthy 164 minutes of Gotham action should keep you out of mischief for a while.

When: 20th July

Ted

What: From the creator of Family Guy, Seth Macfarlane also lends his voice to the titular Ted, the cherished teddy bear of man child John Bennet (Mark Wahlberg). Judging by the trailer, this is going to be rude, crude and very funny.

When: 1st of August

The Expendables 2

What: Promising to be crammed with more action, more explosions and more actions stars than it’s burly predecessor, Sylvester Stallone rounds up the soldiers again to take on Jean Claude Van Damme’s rival group, Bloodsport. Expect muscles, blood, guns and plenty of Gung- Ho.

When: 16th August*

Brave

What: The new offering from magic merchants Pixar. Kelly Macdonald plays a young royal in a ‘mythic Scotland’ who decides to be an archer rather than a princess. Events take a turn for the worst when she enlists the help of an old witch to grant her wish. Guaranteed to please fantasy and fairy tale fans alike.

When: 17th August

The Bourne Legacy

What: Die-hard Matt Damon fans better get prepare themselves for a new Bourne. Jeremy Renner stars in this spin off from the Bourne series, focusing on another agent hatched by a secret government program.

When: 17th August

Lawless

What: The second collaboration between Director John Hillcoat and musician turned screenwriter Nick Cave. The true story of the infamous Bondurant Brothers - bootlegging siblings in prohibition era Virginia, this has already been garnering positive reviews since doing the rounds at various film festivals this year. Starring Tom Hardy and Shia Labeouf.

When: 7th September

Looper

What: The third film starring Joseph Gordon Levitt on this list, what a busy boy he’s been. Here he plays a younger version of Bruce Willis as a hitman who assassinates people sent back in time from the future. The twist? His latest target is the older version of himself...

When: 28th September

The Watch

What: Boasting an all star comedy cast with Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and our own Richard Ayoade, the story follows a group of suburban men who form a neighbourhood watch. There’s no way this isn’t gonna be awesome.

When: 31st August

Premium Rush

What: Frenetic action thriller starring Joseph Gordon Levitt as a bike messenger who becomes embroiled with a dodgy deal after picking up a package. Maniac of the hour Michael Shannon plays the dirty cop on his heels. The high speed cycling pov shots already look more thrilling than the entire ‘Fast And The Furious’ series.

When: 14th September

Savages

What: Two low level drug dealers get into trouble when they refuse to go into business with Selma Heyak’s Cartel leader. Featuring Taylor Kitsch and Aaron Johnson, the film look set to shock, thrill and arouse.

When: 28th September

Skyfall

What: Old craggy face Daniel Craig’s third outing as the Martini swilling ladies man. Skyfall already looks set to better ‘The Quantum of Solace’ with visionary director Sam Mendes at the helm. The supporting cast beef up the movie’s promise immensely, with Ralph Fiennes, Ben Wishaw and Javier Bardem playing the lead villain.

When: 26th October

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

What: Arguably this year’s most anticipated film after ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, The Hobbit sees director Peter Jackson return to Middle Earth in this prequel to LOTR. The hobbit follows a young Bilbo (Martin Freeman) on an epic quest to reclaim stolen treasure from the great dragon Smaug, accompanied by a band of merry Dwarves.

When: 14th December and 13 December 2012 (Part 2)