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10.) The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug--Even though The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey wasn't flawless, it ended on a satisfactory note, and made me curious as to how it would continue on as a trilogy. I can't wait to see Smaug. Bring him/it on.
9.) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire--I found The Hunger Games to be one of the better films of 2012, and even though it's Francis Lawrence directing this time--the director of I Am Legend...oh joy--I'm remaining positive that this will be a satisfactory sequel to what is already becoming a very successful franchise, and rightfully so.
8.) Only God Forgives--Nicolas Winding Refn was responsible for directing Drive, which was one of my favorite films of 2011. This film looks to be something special as well. Hopefully it comes out in the U.S. real soon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THhRSJC5FX8
7.) Monsters University--Even though Cars 2 and Brave were underwhelming by PIXAR's standards, I've got a feeling that this will be a step back in the right direction (if that makes sense) thanks to unsurprisingly brilliant animation and a fun concept that will certainly appeal to the College folk.
6.) Ender's Game--Hugo Cabret and George Meiles teaming up to stop an alien invasion? Shouldn't that question stop an alien invasion all by itself?
^^Don't be fooled. Those cards are part of the master-plan.
5.) Frozen--After seeing Wreck-It Ralph, I can safely say that Disney is back with an appropriate vengeance! I mean, my lord, Idina Menzel as the Snow Queen? This shall be something for my Mickey-Mouse ears! Still, I'll wait for more pictures and advertisements to show up for me to confirm that this will be my most anticipated animated film of the year. In the meantime, that honor belongs to #4.
4.) The Croods--Chris Sanders is one of the directors. John Cleese is one of the writers (MONTY PYTHON/SHREK 2 REPRESENT!). The animation looks unbelievably beautiful. The concept seems wonderfully imaginative. I cannot believe that a Dreamworks animated film would be placed in my most anticipated list above a Disney and/or PIXAR animated film instead. This is one that I will certainly not miss in theaters.
3.) OZ: The Great and Powerful--One word: goregous. The change of aspect ratios and color schemes from one world to the next is a brilliant homage to the 1939 classic. If the story and its characters can live up to the wonderful visuals, we could have a classic on our hands, folks. A different classic from The Wizard of Oz, yes, but a classic regardless.
2.) Star Trek Into Darkness--Leaving aside the terrific act of kindness J.J. Abrams performed a few days ago, this sequel looks to be as ridiculously exhilarating as the first one was back in 2009. And from the way it is obviously titled, it seems to be heading in a darker direction this time around. Who knows? We may have another Dark Knight on our hands.
^^....oh my god.
1.) Pacific Rim--There's something about this concept that tickles my inner-movie-geek. Guillermo Del Toro being involved in an original concept, monsters and robots fighting against each other, those trying to cancel the apoclaypse for good...yeah, I don't know if skipping this one is an option, in my opinion. This seems to be a moviegoing experience for the ages--one that is also going to be in IMAX 3D. Must. Resist. Inner-Nerd to flee.
Well, that's my list. Let me know what you're excited about the most this year, if you want.
Until next time,
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