I debated whether or not I should write a blog this week about a chick flick in the theme of Valentines day, but decided instead to look to the future. 2013 is a HUGE year for movies. There are a ton of new movies coming out and I wanted to go over a few that I am looking forward to. Most of them are sequels to movies that came out in the previous year that I am completely stoked for. Hope you all agree. Here it goes:
1. Star Trek: Into Darkness May 17th
I absolutely loved the new version of Star Trek they made a while back with Chris Pine starring. I think this film was made beautifully with a captivating plot and great special effects. I have been a Star Trek fan my entire life and was able to relate this movie to other Star Trek movies and shows, but I felt it was a good stand alone movie to get people who have never seen a Star Trek film into the series. I really hope this one is as good as the last one.
2. The Great Gatsby May 10th
First off, if you haven’t read this book, do it. It is a fun and quick read that would be well worth it to read before watching the movie. This one could either be fantastic or a bust. If they stay true to the book, I think it’ll be good. There is only one person I would cast as Gatsby, and that is Leonardo Di Caprio. I love anything with him in it and I hope this follows suit.
3. Hunger Games: Catching Fire November 22nd
Again, this could be blockbuster or bust. I haven’t read the books so I really can’t say what I expect from it. All I know is that the first one was very interesting to me and I hope they build off of that to create something great here. I feel like most people will see this one no matter how good or bad it is. At least see it for Jennifer Lawrence.
4. Monsters University June 21st
The original Monsters Inc. came out when we were just kids. I think it very odd that they are releasing a new one now, but it has a lot of potential. Monsters Inc. was one of the classics from Disney Pixar and appealed to a wide audience. The problem with waiting so long is that now they have to make it appealing to us (people who saw the first one as kids and are now considerably older) and kids. I hope they do this well and this is a hit.
5. Iron Man 3 May 3rd
The only thing this movie needs in order to be successful is a bunch of crap blowing up, and Robert Downey Jr. being all sassy (while blowing crap up). That said, it would be nice if they continued the plot off the last Iron Man and the Avengers movie to create this complex network of comic book Avengers movies. I didn’t like the 2nd one as much as the 1st, so I hope they go back to the blockbuster feel of the 1st.
Anyways, these are just my top five movies coming out this year. Let me know what you guys are excited for!
Honorable Mention: Man of Steel, Captain Phillips, Much Ado About Nothing
I’m psyched for The Great Gatsby. The trailer makes the story seem so much more dramatic than I imagined when I read the book, so I’m excited to see how they choose to portray it. Catching Fire… enough said. I love it already.
I am also really excited about The Great Gatsby, I think it will be an awesome movie and Leo is perfect for the part. I’m also really excited for Man of Steel, although I’m not sure if you can top the Batman trilogy. Two other movies you didn’t mention are After Earth with Will Smith and Oblivion starring Tom Cruise. Oblivion could be a hit or miss, but After Earth looks awesome simply for the scenery and special effects, I recommend looking up the trailer for both.
I’m a huge Star Trek: TNG fan, and I’m SO excited for the new movie. Glad I’m not the only one.
I am also looking forward to a lot of these movies, especially The Great Gatsby. The trailer alone gives me chills. I have high hopes for this movie, which has me worried because in the past when I have had high hopes, the movie does not exceed my expectations. I have a feeling about this one though, they have to have done a great job on such a great book.