9) Fanboys- This movie hasn't received much publicity, but it contains an interesting plot. A group of friends attempt to steal a rough copy of the Phantom of the Menace for their sick friend in 1999. George Lucas saw an early copy of this movie, giving it his own seal of approval. However this doesn't necessarily mean that it will be a good movie seeing as Lucas also approved of Star Wars Episodes I and II. This should still be a fun movie for any Star Wars fan as well as those who have never seen a Star Wars movie. If for nothing else watch for Kristen Bell in a Leia circa Return of the Jedi outfit (Heroes really needs to come back).
8) Prince Caspian- I know its a children's book (sort of) and its a fantasy movie. But the imagery, metaphors, and special effects make it a fun movie to watch. While the audience and the age of the characters limits how far the movie can go, the movie should be very well written and acted making it a safe bet to please.
7) Sex and the City- Because who doesn't want to watch middle-aged women getting dirty on the silver screen. I know, that sh*t is gross. That's why you should see the new Incredible Hulk instead. I know the last Hulk was terrible, but to be fair it was made by a man who ruined the image of cowboys for little boys everywhere. This Hulk interpretation should be much better with Edward Norton on board as Bruce Banner and Tim Roth on to portray KGB agent Emil Blonsky/Abomination. The casting this time around is better, save for maybe Liv Tyler who takes on the role of Banner's love interest, held in the last film by Jennifer Connelly. Also look for a cameo by Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark as Marvel Comics tries to integrate their Marvel Universe into their films.
6) The Pineapple Express- Another Judd Apatow production makes the list. And why not? The man currently owns Hollywood comedy. Seth Rogen is again along for the ride as one of the main characters. With him is James Franco who I am excited to see play a comedic role in a movie. Not too much is known about the plot of the film other than Rogen and Franco play two stoners who get caught up in murder committed by a corrupt officer and a gang. This movie is so high on the list because of the faith I have in all of the parties involved. This has the potential to be hilarious or a flop, but with a script penned by Rogen and Evan Goldberg (co-wrote Superbad) it will hopefully prove to not be the latter.
5) Indiana Jones- Harrison Ford is old, I know. He's really old, I get it. Ford is too old to play an action hero. Disagree. While his character is the same his role in the movie will be changed to adapt to his age. His stunts won't be absurd for a man in his sixties and there are supposed to be jokes a plenty about his age. The cast surrounding Ford will fit their roles well, including Shia Lebouf as Indy's sidekick and Cate Blanchett as a Soviet Agent (the movie takes place in 1957). While the movie won't win any Oscars (Lucas has gone on record saying that critics will hate it; they won't hate it any more than said Lucas movies mentioned above) it should still be a very enjoyable movie to watch.
4) Iron Man- Syncing the trailer up with the music of Black Sabbath (the song Iron Man) was a great choice. It turned a trailer which was already awesome (though a lack of the villain prevented it from being the best trailer so far) into one of the best in recent memory (topped only by number one on our list). Robert Downey Jr. is a great choice for the role of Iron Man/Tony Stark (besides the fact that each have had their trouble with alcohol) as is an imposing Jeff Bridges as the villain Obadiah Stane. Comic movies are finally catching on to the fact that good ensemble casts and great scripts lead to awesome movies. It would appear that this is no exception as director Jon Favreau is completely indulged in the project.
3) Half-Blood Prince- The Half-Blood Prince is probably the book that translates the best to the big screen. With a plethora of back story, plot twists, and the best battle scene of the series at the end, this book seems like it was made for the big screen. Now that the actors and characters are pretty much adults, the movie can expand to a darker, more exciting style. Several of the most iconic moments of the series occur in this book and will hopefully be included in the movie. This may likely prove to be the best movie of the entire series (especially if they split the last book into two separate movies.
2) Quantum of Solace- After the wild critical and monetary success of Casino Royale we will be treated to the first true 007 sequel. The beginning of Quantum of Solace will literally take place twenty minutes after the end of Casino Royale. This is great news for any Bond fan who
enjoyed the last film as much as I did. Daniel Craig returns as Bond himself; joined by Olga Kurylenko and Gemma Arterton as the Bond girls (they play a girl on a vendetta and a MI-6 agent, respectively) as well as Mathieu Amalric who portrays the villain. The producers promise twice the action as well as a villain who is Bond's physical and intellectual equal.Most people are upset at the naming of this film, but those who have read the books understand why this title was chosen. Quantum of Solace is a short story in the Ian Fleming book For Your Eyes Only. The short story itself will not be used as a plot device in the movie, but it's the meaning of the story that connects with Bond as a character. After he is betrayed by his love in the last film Bond is no longer a man capable of emotion. He feels isolated from the world and no longer trusts anyone. In the short story Bond learns of a man who feels the same way after he leaves his wife due to her affair. Fleming calls a ll of this a "Quantum of Solace". Thus the title, though it still may sound dumb, is very meaningful to the plot and character development in the film. If you need more clarification read the books and watch the films. This film would have been my most anticipated film for 2008 if it wasn't for the amazing trailer and marketing of...
1) The Dark Knight- If trailers are an indicator of a movie then this may be the greatest film ever. Of course trailers are never indicative of how good a movie really would be, though this should be an exception. Add in a very deep viral marketing campaign and this movie is buzzing. Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker will continue the dark edge that Batman Begins started (hopefully his tragic death will not change the way the movie is edited and marketed too much; it would be a greater disservice to his memory to ruin a role he worked so hard at). This is great for the franchise as it returns the series to the comics darker roots. Look for this to get great reviews from critics and fans alike. With the best cast ever assembled for a comic-based movie and a plot that is sure to be full of twists, action, and intrigue this is the movie I'm most looking forward to in 2008.
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