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The Top 10 Movie Posters Of 2012

In 2012 we saw some phenomenal films, with some very anticipated movies making their way to theatres. Part of building anticipation is through the extensive promotion studios do for films. The most tangible part of promotion are the movie posters that are released. These excellent works of art can be taken home and hung on your wall, unlike trailers or TV spots, giving them a special place in film-lovers' hearts.

2. The Hobbit

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Yes, that writing is in Elvish, and no, I have no idea if that actually says The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journeybut regardless of what it says, this is clearly one of the greatest posters of the year.

If you didn’t notice this hanging outside your theater, that’s because it wasn’t. This sketched poster featuring Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins is one of four exclusive IMAX posters given out at midnight showings of the film. It was hard to pick which one was the best, especially considering the one of Gandalf is currently hanging on my wall, but the prize has to go to the film’s main character and his trusty Sting.

Another plus to this poster is the awesome map of Middle Earth that blends into Bilbo’s clothes. The sheer determination and confidence on Freeman’s face shows a very different Bilbo than the film’s beginning, and that was an excellent choice by the poster’s designer. An absolutely brilliant work of art, I only wish the IMAX posters given out were full-sized theatrical posters.

Click below to see the number 1 poster of the year.