1. The Wolverine
There really is little I can put in words that would do this poster justice. They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, but twenty thousand couldn’t capture how perfect this poster for The Wolverine is.
The film takes place in Japan, and it deals with Wolverine’s adamantium claws clashing with samurai steel, so it’s safe to assume that a fair amount of the film will be focused on traditional Japan as opposed to the more modern history of the country. The poster uses the ink strokes and calligraphy associated with that time excellently.
Plus, it’s just as badass as a poster can be. It’s pretty easy when working with a character like Wolverine, or really any Hugh Jackman character, to make it look intimidating, but the few black lines that make up his outline and shadow create a picture that ought to be enough to terrify any villain I mean look at the length of those claws!
This is another phenomenal example of a little going a long way. There’s no color on the poster other than the date (and the QR code) and there is barely even any black to make up Wolverine. The textured background provides great depth to the poster, completing one of the greatest pieces of film art in a long, long time.
This is the kind of poster you get blown up and cover a wall with, even if you aren’t obsessed with Wolverine.
Well that’s our list of the best movie posters of the year. What do you think? Any posters that don’t belong on the list? Are there any you would’ve liked to see? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.