Top 15 Most Anticipated Summer Movies
With summer just around the corner, the usually spectacular summer movie season will be starting soon. Last summer was pretty great: Ocean’s 13, Ratatouille, Hairspray, Transformers, The Bourne Ultimatum, Superbad, The Simpsons Movie, Stardust, Harry Potter 5. No wonder my hard earned cash disappeared so quickly. Well this summer looks like it’s going to take an even bigger toll on my wallet. Here are my 15 Most Anticipated Summer Movies of 2008 (because 10 just isn’t enough):
1. The Dark Knight: Christian Bale IS Batman. He’s able to play both Bruce Wayne and the Dark Knight, something no other Batman actor has been able to do effectively. Batman is my favorite superhero (as you can tell by the title of my blog), and I loved Batman Begins (it’s in the Top 3 of best superhero movies ever). Plus Heath Ledger looks amazing as the Joker; he seems to have really delved into the role and is perfect. I can’t wait. (July 18th)
2. Iron Man: I hate to repeat myself, but Robert Downey Jr IS Tony Stark/Iron Man. This movie looks like a lot of fun but actually has a plot and a competent director under Jon Favreau (aka Foggy Nelson!). Due to his past drug problems, RDJ can effectively play Tony, and based on the previews, he seems to have accomplished that. Bring on Drunk Iron Man!!! (May 2)
3. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: Although there’s no Sean Connery in this one (if only, if only), there is the new addition of Shia LaBeouf (SHIA!). And I missed my favorite archaeologist. Harrison looks like he’s still got it after almost 20 years. I hum the theme song every time the commercial comes on. I might even skip my older brother’s birthday for this. Just kidding Chris…or am I? (May 22)
4. The Incredible Hulk: After the 2003 version, I didn’t have much faith in another Hulk movie. But once they announced the casting of Edward Norton and William Hurt, I was in (battle of the sexy voices!). Hopefully the negative press the movie is currently getting won’t damage it. Have a little faith in the Hulk, people! Or, you know, Hulk smash! (June 13)
5. Mamma Mia: Why, why, did I ever let you go? I LOVE musicals, and this one looks like it will be as much fun as Hairspray. Plus I can bring my parents to it. And who doesn’t want to hear how Pierce Brosnan sounds like when he sings? (July 18th)
6. The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian: My younger brother (a Narnia geek) and I enjoyed the first film. And the previews for the 2nd one look to promise more action and fun. Plus Peter and Caspian are hot! (May 16)
7. Pineapple Express: Apatow’s movies have been hit and miss lately (I’m talking about you, Walk Hard), but I laughed a lot during the red band trailer for this movie. What’s not to love about potheads on the run from killers? Plus it has a comedic James Franco. Awesome dude. (August 8th)
8. Hellboy 2: I went into the first one without knowing a lot about the Hellboy mythology and exited as a new fan. This one seems to have even more wisecracking jokes and action mixed in with Del Toro’s strange creature creations. (July 11)
9. Speed Racer: EMILE!!! And the possibility of seeing Matthew Fox cry on screen which I enjoy immensely. Even though it wasn’t exactly what I was expecting (oo shiny colors), it does look cool and like a fun popcorn flick. (May 9)
10. The Happening: I didn’t see Lady in the Water (the only one of M’s movies that I haven’t seen). Even though I love Paul Giamatti, I skipped after the bad reviews (plus I’ve seen Giamatti on the street 2 times this year so I’m set). But The Happening may place Night back in everyone’s good graces. The people falling off the roof in the trailers is creepy, and even though not much is known about it, there has to be a big twist at the end. So I will hopefully be entertained. Plus it has Marky Mark and he might dish out some good vibrations. (June 13)
11. Wall-E: Pixar can do no wrong. That is all. (June 27)
12. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2: I loved the books and the first movie was so adorable (and made my sophomore year suitemate cry after she borrowed the DVD). Even though I’m not a big fan of America Ferrera anymore (so stuck up; don’t bite the hand that first fed you), I do enjoy the other girls. The Pants have returned! (August 8th)
13. Tropic Thunder: It’s directed by Ben Stiller so I’m a little hesitant. But the trailer is amusing, and it has Robert Downey Jr who made me laugh the most during the trailer. Sure it’s got some controversy due to the fact that RDJ is in blackface for some parts of the film, but I’m going to take his word for it and trust that it will be funny but not insulting. Plus it’s RDJ! (August 15)
14. Sex and the City: I’ve seen almost all of the episodes, and my cousins and roommate are obsessed with the show. So I’ll be there. Plus I feel like I don’t get to heckle Chris Noth enough around campus so this will give me a better opportunity. (May 30)
15. Step Brothers: It brings back the dream team of Talladega Nights (Ferrell, Reilly, and McKay). So shake and bake baby! (July 25)
P.S. I am way too entertained by the fact that Nick Fury slept with a skrull in Mighty Avengers 12. Fury, you manwhore, you.
As of June 13th, I have seen 6 out of 15 (Iron Man, Narnia, Indiana Jones, Speed Racer, Sex and the City, The Incredible Hulk).
