Wow, has it really being a year since I wrote the summer blockbuster preview for 2008? Unbelievable how time flies
So, summer is here and that means a load of kickass movies, right? Um... well... sorta. Maybe it's because we were spoiled for choice last summer where practically every week, we got a new treat. I mean there was practically something worth seein every week. This year looks kind of bare by comparison. Lsst year we had the return of Indy, more superhero films than you could shake a stick at, and of course, the phenomeon that was The Dark Knight. This year, the one summer blockbuster superhero movie can't be ranked due to its leaked nature meaning I can't actually anticipate it. And the other one people are so excited about (Transformers 2) just leaves me cold. That being said, after scrapping the barrell, I have come across five films that may well be worth the price of admission. Unlike last summer, where I pretty much picked 5 winners, as all were critically well recieved by both the professional critics and the masses, it's a bit more speculative this year as I don't know how most of the films on my list will be recieved. Judging by their trailers, they'll be a fun night at the cinema at least.
5. Star Trek
Don't deny the genius of The Next Generation! The film probably won't be a patch on the adventures of Picard and company, but it looks like an entertaining, action flick that should be elevated from the mundane dephts by Zachary Quinto as Spock (loved him in the first series of Heroes) and the always watchable Simon Pegg (Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz, Spaced- if you haven't seen it look it up). Has made even a non-trekkie like me interested (I mean in relation to the campy original season, TNG was gold)
4. Angels And Demons
Once bitten twice shy? While DaVinci Code was a big disappointment, this looks a cut above it and what I'm seen so far has gotten me pretty pumped despite initial specticism. It was always pretty clear that Angels And Demons would make the better film, so I look forward to how it'll turn out. One of two book adaptations on my list. Seems 2009 will be remembered as the year of the book movie. That or the robot movie....
3. Public Enemies
Michael Mann? The two best actors of their generation in Christian Bale and Johnny Depp on screen for the first time? Why aren't more people excited about this. The pedigree behind this film is too good for it not to turn out excellent. Could well prove to be the best film of the Summer. Doesn't make it my most anticipated though...
2. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Yeah, I'm a Potter geek, so what? Actually quite a few people are excited for this one. Has the best trailer for any film this summer helps. It looks dark, exciting and magical. For once, it looks like the world of the book I've imagined in my head has been perfectly recreated. And did I mention the trailer? Man, it's won me over and this is the first time I'm excited for a Harry Potter film. Is almost guaranteed to be the best in the series.
1. Terminator Salvation
I'd like to remain spectical and I was vehemently against this film at first. But all the footage I've seen so far suggests nothing other than the fact they've actually pulled it off and that this will be the film event of the summer. Although the director (the aptly named McG) is a worrisome choice, the ace up the sleeve is of course, Christian Bale as John Connor. A kickass trailer. My favourite actor. One of my favourite franchises. All these combine to make it BY FAR my most anticipated film this summer. The only problem? I have to wait til June. You lucky Yanks get it in a matter of weeks
Well, there you go. All I say is roll on 2010. And by that I mean, roll on 2011, by which stage a third Nolan Batman should be on the way.
Peace