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9, 10, 20, 39, 51 ![]() Why We’re Excited: Cormac McCarthy's novel is a tragic work of genius, a rambling account of a man's journey with his son through a shattered, post-apocalyptic world. But while it's loaded with depressing imagery, we're hopeful it'll be one of the best cinema experiences for next year. ![]() Why We’re Excited: More end-of-the-word drama, but this time framed as an action thriller as Denzel Washington morphs back into his badass self to save humanity with sword-slashing kung-fu. Plus DW vs Gary Oldman? Bring it on! ![]() Why We’re Excited: The man who made LOTR really seems to have connected with Alice Sebold's fantastical novel about a dead girl trying to help with her own murder investigation, and he's got one of the best effects teams in the business helping him bring the afterlife sequences to the screen. Plus with the likes of Rachel Weisz and young Oscar nominee Saiorse Ronan to the screen, it'll be an acting showcase. ![]() Why We’re Excited: Joss Whedon made his name with clever takes on horror movie tropes (that would be Buffy, in case anyone has forgotten), so to see his and Drew Goddard's take on an actual horror is something to be anticipated. We know it'll be funny and smart - we're hoping for terrifying to boot. ![]() Why We’re Excited: It's the return of animation master Hayao Miyazaki... What more do you want? Admittedly, this is him pitching to a slightly younger crowd, but his painterly style and keen eye for characters means we're more than willing to brave a wave of ankle-biters. And the likes of Pixar's John Lasseter are shepherding this to our screens - your 'toon stamp of quality. ![]() Why We’re Excited: While we're seriously worried about all the talk of behind-the-scenes drama and issues, we still want to see Rick Baker's effects work and find out how Benicio Del Toro embodies the hairy anti-hero. Fingers crossed for this one... ![]() Why We’re Excited: Can Martin Campbell wrangle Mel Gibson back into a world where he's known for acting rather than acting stupid/drunk? Given that this is adapted from the '80s BBC miniseries that the director helped make, we'd like to think it'll turn out to be something superb - gritty, brutal and thought-provoking. ![]() Why We’re Excited: It's a whole new direction for the former View-Askewniverse helmer- his second time (after TV pilot Reaper) working from someone else's script and a very different genre. But with Bruce Willis and 30 Rock's Tracy Morgan as cops on a wild mission, all the ingredients are in place for some real laughs. ![]() Why We’re Excited: Tim Burton's knack for the bizarre meshed with Lewis Carroll's trippy world feels like the perfect marriage of filmmaker and subject. Regular collaborator Johnny Depp gets the chance to indulge his inner child again and a host of acting types such as Michael Sheen, Matt Lucas, Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter came to play. ![]() Why We’re Excited: Stallone. Statham. Jet Li. Dolph Lundgren. Mickey Rourke. Terry Crews. Need we say more? Oh, very well - it'll be the cult thesp-fest and action-packed adventure to beat this year. Sly's been promising OTT action, throwback dialogue and one wild time at the cinema. It's not so much a movies as a time travel machine (which can only go to the '80s) / explosion generator. ![]() Why We’re Excited: While it's yet another remake, it has a solid cast that includes Sam Worthington, Ralph Fiennes, Liam Neeson, and Casino Royale's Mads Mikkelsen and it looks to be giving the story a darker, meaner spin. Gods fighting among mortals? Sign us up... ![]() Why We’re Excited: While Ricky Gervais has made strides into both acting and directing on film, we're pumped to see what he and Office/Extras co-creator Stephen Merchant have in store. Plus, the subject matter - young men slaving away in a '70s insurance company, trying to find their way in life - sounds like prime material for the pair. Even if co-star Ralph Fiennes isn't funny... ![]() Why We’re Excited: Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe needed something like this to shake off the disappointment of Body Of Lies: an action adventure that blends the style of Gladiator with more character-based fun. We just hope it gets a title soon... ![]() Why We’re Excited: After watching the collection of scenes Favs showed at Comic-Con (which leaked online a couple of weeks ago), we couldn't be more thrilled to see the further adventures of Tony Stark. It looks like Robert Downey Jr's back in fine form and we finally get to see War Machine in action. Can. Not. Wait. ![]() Why We’re Excited: The videogame is a strong story source and Jake Gyllenhaal has clearly committed to the part - throwing himself into weight and fight training. We want another epic adventure from the Disney team - better than Pirates 3, please... ![]() Why We’re Excited: While there are some nerves about Pixar re-visiting their best-known output yet again (how do you top Toy Story 2?), this is the Emeryville animation wizards we're talking about, so we're not betting against them. Plus, the chance to spend more time with Woody (full name Woody Pride, apparently), Buzz and the rest of the gang is massively appealing. ![]() Why We’re Excited: Nervously anticipating would be more accurate. Can Gondry and Rogen pull off what sounds like a very different superhero movie? Is Nicolas Cage a good choice as villain? Will Jay Chou work as Kato? We want it to be good... And we like the car, which we watched Rogen unveil at Comic-Con. ![]() Why We’re Excited: Joe Carnahan's had a run of bad luck with films in development, so we figure he's due for something good. And with Liam Neeson (above) leading as Hannibal Smith, we want to see a full-on action movie birthed from the concept of the show. ![]() Why We’re Excited: After an enforced sex change following Tom Cruise's departure, the idea of Angelina Jolie as a betrayed CIA Agent actually makes us more excited than having the Cruiser aboard. And with Noyce's deft touch, Salt should be something special. ![]() Why We’re Excited: With Michael Apted at the helm and a much more adventurous setting than the previous Narnia movies, Dawn Treader could sail past Prince Caspian in terms of quality. Список, понятное дело, далеко не исчерпывающий – так что можете поделиться названиями, в ожидании появления которых в расписании кинотеатров вы грызёте по ночам ногти. К тому же весьма субъективный: лично мне непонятно, почему сюда не попали “Legion” Стюарта, “Invictus” Иствуда, “Predators” Антала и Родригеса, “Inception”, в конце концов! Как можно не ждать новый фильм Кристофера Нолана (хотя бы из любопытства) – это ж просто в голове не укладывается. Тем временем уже и первый трейлер подоспел: Ну, и завершается эта экскурсия в будущее напоминанием того, что сегодня Тиму нашему Бёртону исполняется 51 год. В честь этого для тех, кто ещё по каким-то причинам не видел, - короткометражный мультфильм 2005-го года “9”, номинированный на “Оскар”. Увидев его, Бёртон был так впечатлён, что уговорил режиссёра Шейна Эккера на создание полнометражной версии, которая и должна появиться в кинотеатрах через две недели. |
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