Opens: 2011
I love Samurai movies - Yojimbo, Sanjiro, Seven Samurai, hey wait these are all directed by the same dude. No one makes them better then Kurosawa did but I have high hopes for this new movie directed by cult fave Takashi Miike (Ichi The Killer, Audition). I've also read that this movie has a 45 minute dual/showdown at the end that is being called the best ever filmed. Can't wait to judge for myself.
The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn
Opens: December 23rd 2011
Hmmm, is this the first cartoon directed by Steven Spielberg? I think it is. Even though it's based on an obscure foreign comic book, this project has the right names attached to it: Spielberg and Peter Jackson. The computer animation is using that "rotoscope" technique for realistic movement, which can be either a good or bad thing. I do think this cartoon will be a hit with the masses.
Apollo 18
Opens: March 4th 2011
Here's the skinny: This movie is about recently “found footage” shot by the crew of an abandoned moon mission that NASA claims never took place in the early 1970s. The footage reveals the existence of alien life and explains why the agency has hidden the evidence for all of these years. Could be cool. Pseudo-Doc's seem to be the cash cow these days (Paranormal Activity, The Last Exorcism).
Battle: Los Angeles
Opens: March 11th 2011
What? No Will Smith in this movie? I thought it was in his contract to be in any movies about Aliens attacking the Earth and having Los Angeles be the "Last Stand" for all mankind?! Maybe he'll make a cameo. But he do have awesome actor Arron Eckard (Two Face!) in the film, so it can't be all that bad.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Opens: July 22nd 2011
as you well know I love comic books. And even though I don't collect Marvel Comics, I am still a fan of their movies (Iron Man, Spider-Man). I do know enough to know that this new Captain America movie takes place mostly around World War II, before Cap gets frozen and then thawed out in 2011 to end up joining the Avengers (another Marvel movie coming out soon). Marvel is on a roll, let's hope this movie keeps things moving along.
Contagion
Opens: October 21st 2011
One of Stephen Kings best novels, The Stand, told the story of a virus that wipes out 95% of the Earths population. It was the first in a long line of similar story's and films. The latest, Contagion, looks promising with its all-star cast and director. I hope it captures the Stands awesomeness and none of Outbreaks lameness.
Cowboys and Aliens
Opens: July 29th 2011
I contemplated whether or not to put this on the list of Rad 2011 movies. I mean the title along reeks of lameness, but again, the right names are attached to it: Spielberg and Jon Favreau. Favreau of course has proven himself a genre pro with his Iron Man films, so I know the dude can direct a cool action scene and get great performances out of the actors. Speaking of actors and great performances, I've read that Harrison Ford is in rare Han Solo form here and knocks it out of the park. I sure hope so.
Fright Night
Opens: August 19th 2011
I love the original 1980's film Fright Night. Great story and special effects. The remake looks like it could be cool. Collin Ferrel as the Vampire, Christopher Mintz-Plasse from Superbad and Kick-Ass as Charlie Brewster, plus I've read that the vampire effects are totally old-school and horrific. Good.
Green Lantern
Opens: June 17th 2011
I love Green Lantern comics. The last couple of years I got into the DC series big time and I have to say I'm geeking out about the movie - even though watching the trailer I cringed a little when the ALL CGI SUIT showed up. Ugh. But the scenes on Oa (the planet where they train the Green Lanterns) looks pretty f'ing great. I hope things go well in the writing and acting dept and a new franchise in born.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two
Opens: July 15th 2011
I'm not a Harry Potter fan, but I may just go see this movie at midnight July 14th 2011 with my Sister (the biggest Harry Potter fan I know) for the fun of it.
The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence
Opens: 2011
Ahhh, The Human Centipede - three people attached "ASS TO MOUTH". Sick man, sick. Part 2 up's the ante with 12 people attached ass to mouth. I bet you can't wait for this one, right?
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