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It's that time of the year again; my opportunity to predict which films, whether you know about them already or not, we'll all be flocking into cinemas to watch for 2013... or, more likely, prodding y'all in the direction of my favourite film franchises. Either way, do give the topic of which films you're looking forward to in 2013 some discussion, although frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.
Here's my countdown of most anticipated films for 2013:
Number 10:
17th May / Cert 12A
Following a fantastic reboot of the franchise in 2009; the return of J.J. Abrams combined with the absurdly good casting of Benedict Cumberbatch as Khan in this sequel means that I somewhat doubt it will disappoint. This franchise is persistently good at finding the balance between threat and comedy and if it can maintain that then it will have a very good chance of ousting the numerous superhero-based releases this year at their own game. I mean, have you seen the teaser trailer? <3
Star Trek Into Darkness NEW HD Extended TEASER - Announcement (2013) - JJ Abrams Movie HD
Number 9:
12th July / Cert TBC
Riding in on an utterly insane wave of hype a few months back was the first trailer for a rare Pixar sequel; and to many 90s kids' favourite movie at that; Monsters Inc. Unfortunately, the trailer is absolutely dyer, as much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise... it isn't funny and leads to nightmares of another 'Cars 2' being on our hands. Nonetheless, the characters involved, and names involved in creating this film should mean that it was just a bad excercise in trailer-making, and we'll still get a decent movie.
Monsters University Teaser - Pony
Number 8:
January 25th / Cert TBC
Such large ensembles can be a huge mistake, but based on the trailer (and cast) of this it will probably turn out to be the 'American Pie' of this decade. Besides, the fact that so many well respected actors and actresses have agreed to star in it must surely say something for the quality? I fail to recall the last smoking turd I saw to star Live Schreiber? Or Kate Winslet? Or Emma Stone? ... please be good.
Good comedies are too rare of a thing.
Movie 43 - RED BAND TRAILER HD (2013)
Number 7:
14th June / Cert TBC
Oh? A reboot of a superhero franchise? Didn't see that one coming! Buuut this is being directed by the incredibly talented Jack Snyder who's responsible for the criminally underrated 'Watchmen', possibly my favourite superhero film of recent times. This is a guy who's not whatsoever reluctant to showcase the 'dark side' of films, even 'family' films (see - Sucker Punch) and the involvement of Christopher Nolan, also, leads me to believe that we may have another 'Dark Knight' on our hands here... hope so, anyway!
Man of Steel - Official Trailer #2 [HD]
Number 6:
13th December / Cert 12A
After this year's beginnings of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, the adventure continues in this (*cough* unneeded *cough*) middle chapter. With the first film having received a somewhat lukewarm reception from fans and critics alike, it'll certainly be interesting to see whether the story is improved upon, or whether the focus will be on aesthetics once more.
Trailer Not Yet Released
Number 5:
18th January / Cert TBC
Quentin Tarrantino is as close to a guaranteed piece of entertaining cinema as you're going to get, quite simply put. His take on the slave trade will most likely be a bloodthirsty epic, but it's the quick witty dialogue and set pieces which really set films like this one apart. Besides that, there are some quality actors involved; if you've never seen Christoph Waltz in anything, well, you're missing out.
Django Unchained - Official Trailer (HD)
Number 4:
25th January / Cert 12A
America has already had it for well over a month, but we're still waiting for Spielberg's first film since his double header of War Horse and Tintin back in 2011. It has received overwhelmingly good reviews over in the States, boasting a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Already it has been nominated for 7 Golden Globes and is a tip to win the best picture Oscar. Watch this space... or, eh, just watch the film.
Lincoln Official Trailer #1 (2012) Steven Spielberg Movie HD
Number 3:
February 8th / Cert 12A
A film about the greatest filmmaker of all time, how apt! Not only that; how... overdue, considering the apparent scandal within his life in really is surprising that it has taken so long to produce such a film. Anyhow, this film follows the making of Psycho (<3) and the guy's personal life. Mainly his personal life. Also, Anthony Hopkins. Because this film will be perfect. Yes. It will. Yeah.
Hitchcock - Official Trailer (HD)
Number 2:
21st June / Cert TBC
It's far, far too rare that a decent zombie film comes along, but I think we're looking here at the first since 28 Days Later. There's no reason to doubt the German director; who's credits include The Kite Runner, Machine Gun Preacher and Quantum of Solace nor the cast. This is already the most hyped film of 2013, but not my number one.
World War Z - Official Trailer (HD)
Number 1:
March 8th / Cert TBC
Riding in seemingly without any kind of buzz, any kind of interest whatsoever from anyone... a new 'Wizard of Oz' title? Cooome ooon. Not only is this directed by Sam Raimi (Spiderman trilogy, Evil Dead trilogy) it looks like the best eye candy (no, not Mila Kunis... OK, Mila Kunis) since Avatar with some absolutely glorious CGI based on the trailer, not dissimilar from the recent Alice in Wonderland. and I thoroughly expect this to be a darker, more sinister kind of deal... yay!
Oz the Great and Powerful Trailer [HD]: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz & Mila Kunis
Also take a look at:
Iron Man 3
26th April / Cert TBC / Trailer Available at IMDb
Could go one way or the other, along with Thor 2, following some below-par superhero movies coming from Disney of late. Particularly The Avengers which, despite insane box office figures, was a really disappointing and soulless attempt at cinema in my opinion.
Birdemic 2: Resurrection
Release TBC / Cert N/A / Trailer Available at IMDb
Completely and utterly brilliant. I'm sorry, it's just so... worth it! To call this mindless cinema would be kind, but it'll be a heck of a lot funnier than most of the 'proper' comedies released next year.
After Earth
7th June / cert TBC / Trailer Available at IMDb
M. Night Shyamalan is a hit and miss director; very, very hit and miss. But we should remember that for every 'Last Airbender' there has been a 'Sixth Sense', and this is still a man very capable of producing brilliance. Maybe, just maybe, his time has come again. The trailer is promising, and Will Smith is an actor in whom I have faith (...although so was Zooey Deschanel). Could be very good, could be very bad. We'll see.
3 To avoid:
Paranormal Activity 5
25th October / Cert TBC / Trailer Not Released
Yawn. This franchise still isn't over? Apparently we'll be seeing yet another installment around Halloween time of 2013... surely it can't possibly be worse than this year?
One Direction - The 3D Concert Movie
23rd August / Cert TBC / Trailer Not Released
Every year there's one of these 'modern' music artists making a 3D movie of a concert; Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Glee... it was only a matter of time. Urgh.
Scary Movie 5
12th April / Cert TBC / Trailer Not Released
Starring... erm... Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen (who was killed off in the previous movie, so I have no idea how that will work). Without Anna Faris the film is completely doomed to failure.
That's my take on 2013 releases. There's always a few that I miss, but I've got all the main ones that I'm looking forward to. Like I've said in previous years, too, the best films of the year tend to slip under the radar of 'hype' and we only know about them once they've been released (and even then they're unlikely to be shown in cinemas), but I've done my best. I'll be back.
Here's my countdown of most anticipated films for 2013:
Number 10:
17th May / Cert 12A
Following a fantastic reboot of the franchise in 2009; the return of J.J. Abrams combined with the absurdly good casting of Benedict Cumberbatch as Khan in this sequel means that I somewhat doubt it will disappoint. This franchise is persistently good at finding the balance between threat and comedy and if it can maintain that then it will have a very good chance of ousting the numerous superhero-based releases this year at their own game. I mean, have you seen the teaser trailer? <3
Star Trek Into Darkness NEW HD Extended TEASER - Announcement (2013) - JJ Abrams Movie HD
Number 9:
12th July / Cert TBC
Riding in on an utterly insane wave of hype a few months back was the first trailer for a rare Pixar sequel; and to many 90s kids' favourite movie at that; Monsters Inc. Unfortunately, the trailer is absolutely dyer, as much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise... it isn't funny and leads to nightmares of another 'Cars 2' being on our hands. Nonetheless, the characters involved, and names involved in creating this film should mean that it was just a bad excercise in trailer-making, and we'll still get a decent movie.
Monsters University Teaser - Pony
Number 8:
January 25th / Cert TBC
Such large ensembles can be a huge mistake, but based on the trailer (and cast) of this it will probably turn out to be the 'American Pie' of this decade. Besides, the fact that so many well respected actors and actresses have agreed to star in it must surely say something for the quality? I fail to recall the last smoking turd I saw to star Live Schreiber? Or Kate Winslet? Or Emma Stone? ... please be good.
Good comedies are too rare of a thing. Movie 43 - RED BAND TRAILER HD (2013)
Number 7:
14th June / Cert TBC
Oh? A reboot of a superhero franchise? Didn't see that one coming! Buuut this is being directed by the incredibly talented Jack Snyder who's responsible for the criminally underrated 'Watchmen', possibly my favourite superhero film of recent times. This is a guy who's not whatsoever reluctant to showcase the 'dark side' of films, even 'family' films (see - Sucker Punch) and the involvement of Christopher Nolan, also, leads me to believe that we may have another 'Dark Knight' on our hands here... hope so, anyway!
Man of Steel - Official Trailer #2 [HD]
Number 6:
13th December / Cert 12A
After this year's beginnings of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, the adventure continues in this (*cough* unneeded *cough*) middle chapter. With the first film having received a somewhat lukewarm reception from fans and critics alike, it'll certainly be interesting to see whether the story is improved upon, or whether the focus will be on aesthetics once more.
Trailer Not Yet Released
Number 5:
18th January / Cert TBC
Quentin Tarrantino is as close to a guaranteed piece of entertaining cinema as you're going to get, quite simply put. His take on the slave trade will most likely be a bloodthirsty epic, but it's the quick witty dialogue and set pieces which really set films like this one apart. Besides that, there are some quality actors involved; if you've never seen Christoph Waltz in anything, well, you're missing out.
Django Unchained - Official Trailer (HD)
Number 4:
25th January / Cert 12A
America has already had it for well over a month, but we're still waiting for Spielberg's first film since his double header of War Horse and Tintin back in 2011. It has received overwhelmingly good reviews over in the States, boasting a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Already it has been nominated for 7 Golden Globes and is a tip to win the best picture Oscar. Watch this space... or, eh, just watch the film.
Lincoln Official Trailer #1 (2012) Steven Spielberg Movie HD
Number 3:
February 8th / Cert 12A
A film about the greatest filmmaker of all time, how apt! Not only that; how... overdue, considering the apparent scandal within his life in really is surprising that it has taken so long to produce such a film. Anyhow, this film follows the making of Psycho (<3) and the guy's personal life. Mainly his personal life. Also, Anthony Hopkins. Because this film will be perfect. Yes. It will. Yeah.
Hitchcock - Official Trailer (HD)
Number 2:
21st June / Cert TBC
It's far, far too rare that a decent zombie film comes along, but I think we're looking here at the first since 28 Days Later. There's no reason to doubt the German director; who's credits include The Kite Runner, Machine Gun Preacher and Quantum of Solace nor the cast. This is already the most hyped film of 2013, but not my number one.
World War Z - Official Trailer (HD)
Number 1:
March 8th / Cert TBC
Riding in seemingly without any kind of buzz, any kind of interest whatsoever from anyone... a new 'Wizard of Oz' title? Cooome ooon. Not only is this directed by Sam Raimi (Spiderman trilogy, Evil Dead trilogy) it looks like the best eye candy (no, not Mila Kunis... OK, Mila Kunis) since Avatar with some absolutely glorious CGI based on the trailer, not dissimilar from the recent Alice in Wonderland. and I thoroughly expect this to be a darker, more sinister kind of deal... yay!
Oz the Great and Powerful Trailer [HD]: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz & Mila Kunis
Also take a look at:
Iron Man 3
26th April / Cert TBC / Trailer Available at IMDb
Could go one way or the other, along with Thor 2, following some below-par superhero movies coming from Disney of late. Particularly The Avengers which, despite insane box office figures, was a really disappointing and soulless attempt at cinema in my opinion.
Birdemic 2: Resurrection
Release TBC / Cert N/A / Trailer Available at IMDb
Completely and utterly brilliant. I'm sorry, it's just so... worth it! To call this mindless cinema would be kind, but it'll be a heck of a lot funnier than most of the 'proper' comedies released next year.
After Earth
7th June / cert TBC / Trailer Available at IMDb
M. Night Shyamalan is a hit and miss director; very, very hit and miss. But we should remember that for every 'Last Airbender' there has been a 'Sixth Sense', and this is still a man very capable of producing brilliance. Maybe, just maybe, his time has come again. The trailer is promising, and Will Smith is an actor in whom I have faith (...although so was Zooey Deschanel). Could be very good, could be very bad. We'll see.
3 To avoid:
Paranormal Activity 5
25th October / Cert TBC / Trailer Not Released
Yawn. This franchise still isn't over? Apparently we'll be seeing yet another installment around Halloween time of 2013... surely it can't possibly be worse than this year?
One Direction - The 3D Concert Movie
23rd August / Cert TBC / Trailer Not Released
Every year there's one of these 'modern' music artists making a 3D movie of a concert; Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Glee... it was only a matter of time. Urgh.
Scary Movie 5
12th April / Cert TBC / Trailer Not Released
Starring... erm... Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen (who was killed off in the previous movie, so I have no idea how that will work). Without Anna Faris the film is completely doomed to failure.
That's my take on 2013 releases. There's always a few that I miss, but I've got all the main ones that I'm looking forward to. Like I've said in previous years, too, the best films of the year tend to slip under the radar of 'hype' and we only know about them once they've been released (and even then they're unlikely to be shown in cinemas), but I've done my best.
I'll be back.
