  The 23 Movies to Watch this Summer   No. 4. Brave  June 22,
2012 | Family   Why see it?  Disney-Pixar wants to show that
Cars 2 was a fluke, and the trailers have indicated that the
near-perfect studio has developed its latest Oscar-winning
picture.  No. 3. The Avengers  May 4, 2012 | Action, Sci-Fi
Why see it? We’re not supposed to say anything about this movie
until it’s released on Friday, but there’s a reason why, after
watching this movie, I still ranked it near the top of this
list.  No. 2. Prometheus  June 8, 2012 | Action, Sci-Fi  In this
quasi-prequel to Alien, Ridley Scott introduces us to a group of
astronauts who respond to a signal on an alien planet. What they
discover may mark the beginning of the end for mankind.  Why see
it? Alien. Blade Runner. Two of the best sci-fi films ever made.
Both were made by Ridley Scott. It’s been 30 years since he’s
made a sci-fi film. He’s way overdue.  No. 1. The Dark Knight
Rises  July 20, 2012 | Action, Sci-Fi  Set eight years after The
Dark Knight, Batma