After a summer of some very solid movies and some disappointments, I was looking at the slate of fall movies and I concluded that there are very few standout movies that I am anticipating. Now, as you read this article, you may think that it is a bad thing but I think it is a good thing. It is because as I was looking at this slate of movies during these last four months of the year, there is a variety of movies from almost every other genre that I am looking forward to, both big-budgeted blockbusters and indie movies. I would not say, in comparison to last year, that many people will be excited but you glance at some of these trailers here with an open mind, then your curiosity will turn into attentiveness.
Now, #1 is pretty easy to figure out which movie is actually my most anticipated. So, rather than addressing that as my number one. I will put out my most anticipated 10 movies list following that particular and predictable choice. Like I said, this is such a variety of genres on this list that looks rather interesting, entertaining and/or original. I have to admit choosing both my most anticipated movies was rather difficult.
So, here are my most anticipated movies following The Last Jedi.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Dec. 15)
It is because you want to know what happens next after Rey meets Luke Skywalker and also the story itself.
10. mother! (Sept. 15)
I am crazy at putting this movie at #10 because 1) Jennifer Lawrence is one of the most talented actresses right now and 2) it is directed by Darren Aronofsky, who made the masterful yet disturbing Requiem for a Dream and hauntingly suspenseful Black Swan with a great Oscar-winning performance from Natalie Portman. So, there is a potential that he can provide Lawrence a fantastic performance along with Javier Bardem, Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer. However, based on the trailer, even though it looks weird and scary, I am afraid that I might predicted the movie. But, Aronofsky can direct weird, scary and also unique.
9. Coco (Nov. 22)
The Day of the Dead or Dia De Los Muertos is tradition for Mexico and for its heritage to celebrate, pray and remember the friends and family they have lost in the past. I know it has been done before with The Book of Life, a different but solid animated movie. Now, it has been a crummy year for animated films and I do believe that Pixar's latest will be a breath of fresh air for the genre and maybe garner the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. If it is not good or underwhelming, what movie will get it? Despicable Me 3? I hope not. Maybe, The LEGO Batman Movie? Possibly. Well, we will see. I mean this movie looks beautiful.
8. Justice League (Nov. 17)
Batman. Wonder Woman. Flash. Cyborg. Aquaman. Yep, it is the Justice League, with one short. If you have seen BvS: Dawn of Justice. You'll probably know who it is. It is this Comic-Con trailer that made me a bit excited. If it were not for this, it could've easily made my honorable mentions. But, I still make it low because of Zack Snyder. I'm sorry. I am not huge fan of his and because of the big disappointment of BvS, I am going into this movie skeptical and not as excited. So, I am going to be very careful on my level of excitement because I am hoping that this is fun.
7. Molly's Game (Nov. 22)
A true story about Molly Bloom who was in charge of a high-class, underground poker game that caught the FBI's attention. Two factors that sell this movie based on the trailer: 1) Jessica Chastain, who disappears into a powerful, sexy boss who takes risks on her own behalf. And, 2) this is Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's debut as a director. He is best know for writing screenplays for A Few Good Men, The American President, The Social Network and Steve Jobs. If you can catch how the actors recite his dialogue, it will snap you into attention with the suspense. It has a great cast with Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Giovanni Ribisi and of course, Michael Cera.
6. IT (Sept. 8)
Yeah...no. No. Clowns. No. Ok, I'm not THAT scared of clowns but it is understandable as to other people overreacting to them. But, based on the Stephen King adaptation, this is a movie that many people are looking forward to because of the clown itself and how the story will improve upon the TV version starring Tim Curry that was released around 1990. The movie stars Jaeden Lieberher from Stranger Things and Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise. I thought it would make sense to release it on Halloween but there are a few others already inserted for that season. Let's hope that director Andres Muschietti can do fantastic job with this movie. We do not want another Dark Tower flop.
5. Wonder (Nov. 17)
My level of anticipation for this movie is starting to grow on me a bit because of Jacob Tremblay, who was the standout in the 2015 movie, Room. It is his presence and also his narration in the trailer to would basically be the person's psyche of how a person with facial disfigurement thinks, especially when he is bullied. Because of his parent's help who are played by Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson, Auggie (who is played by Tremblay) wants to teach others that beauty is not only what is on the outside. Also, director Stephen Chbosky is at the helm and he made The Perks of Being a Wallflower, so I have confidence for him.
4. The Shape of Water (Dec. 8)
This trailer actually fascinated me when I first saw it in the theaters in preparation for War for the Planet of the Apes. Visionary director Guillermo Del Toro melded horror/sci-fi with romance but the bright spot is that a mute woman is befriending a creature from a lab experiment and the trailer transcended from a generic horror movie into something better. It has a great cast with Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Octavia Spencer, Richard Jenkins, Michael Stuhlbarg and Doug Jones as the creature. I am crossing my fingers that this is good because his last movie, Crimson Peak, was visually stunning but a colossal disappointment from a narrative standpoint.
3. The Disaster Artist (Dec. 1)
Oh my God! I howled at the teaser trailer and it is only one scene of the movie. I am usually fascinated by biographies but I am also a bit excited about movies about the industry business and filmmaking in general. The Room is considered as the "worst movie ever made" so I am actually hoping to witness some of the creative artistry. Also, I hope that this movie is in the tradition of Ed Wood, which he also made some of the worst movies ever made. I may need to see The Room in preparation for this movie. But, it stars James Franco as Tommy Wiseau, the star, and he also directed it. Along with Franco, it stars Dave Franco, Seth Rogen, Josh Hutcherson, Zac Efron, Hannibal Burress, Melanie Griffith, Sharon Stone and Jacki Weaver.
2. Thor: Ragnarok (Nov. 3)
Director Taika Waititi, who made the humorous What We Do in the Shadows?, is in the ring to make this latest Thor installment. I like the first movie but not the second movie and I am hoping that this third movie is the best because this looks like a fun ride based on the trailer's tone. It is great to bring Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk in the ring to combat against Cate Blanchett, who could potentially become one of Marvel's best villains. It also stars Karl Urban, Tessa Thompson, Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba and Jeff Goldblum. There is another character coming into spotlight that I will not spoil unless you watch the international trailer so I will wonder how it will tie those two characters together.
1. Blade Runner 2049 (Oct. 6)
I am choosing this as my most anticipated movie after The Last Jedi because it has the biggest challenge and risk to be on par with the original Blade Runner. The 1982 film is a cult following and now is established as a science fiction classic so director Denis Villeneuve is going for the gold. However, I have the uttermost respect and confidence for him because he has made two strong movies with Sicario and last year's Arrival. He can combine science fiction and drama well. So, I want this to be adult, intelligent and tense and Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana De Armas, Robin Wright, David Bautista and Jared Leto can ascend this movie to the top with Villeneuve's direction and Roger Deakins' fantastic cinematography that sets to the tone to the sequel.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Kingsman: The Golden Circle (Sept. 22)
Battle of the Sexes (Sept. 22)
The Florida Project (Oct. 6)
The Foreigner (Oct. 13)
The Snowman (Oct. 20)
A Bad Moms Christmas (Nov. 3)
Murder on the Orient Express (Nov. 10)
Darkest Hour (Nov. 22)
Downsizing (Dec. 22)
The Greatest Showman (Dec. 25)
No trailers shown but also these look good:
Roman Israel, Esq. (Nov. 3)
The Papers (Dec. 22)
Phantom Thread (Dec. 25)
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