March Movie Preview

March brings a lot; for many across the country, the glimmer of Spring is a sight to behold, since most have been blanketed in snow all Winter long. But March also brings the first real month of the year with some high-profiled films to the theaters. Big budgeted remakes, hot comedies, solid dramas, as studios try to heat up the box office. With so many to see, let us here on Killer Film tell you what to see or skip, with are March Movie Preview. Ready? Good.

(March 5th)

Alice in Wonderland

Jon: On paper, this film seems like a perfect storm. You got Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, Tim Burton directing, and if anyone is perfect with his style and sensibilities to direct this movie, it is Tim Burton. It’s almost too perfect, yet I can’t wait for the film just for that reason. Should be the trippy, stoner movie of the year! See it.

Donny: I’m not a fan of Tim Burton, even when Johnny Depp is involved (I do love Beetlejuice though), so I’m not really looking forward to this one. I’m gonna let Jon have fun with this one and wait for the Blu-ray. Skip It.

Brooklyn’s Finest

Jon: Yes, it’s another cop drama, but it’s from Antoine Fuqua (Training Day). It features a great cast: Ethan Hawke, Richard Gere, and Don Cheadle, but this could be the type of film everyone sleeps walks through. Point of interest? Wesley Snipes and Don Cheadle. Hopefully, Fuqua will add something new to this played out genre, as the trailer looked interesting. See It

Donny: I love all of the actors involved in this picture, and the director as well. I’m thinking it’s gonna be a solid flick. See It.

(March 12th)

Green Zone

Jon: The much delayed release of this Paul Greengrass/Matt Damon reunion looks amazing. Plus, I’m a sucker for political thrillers, and this looks like Greengrass’s Bourne films, but what’s wrong with that? Apparently, Universal was touting this as an Oscar film, but pulled it out of the 2009 race. Hmm. While the trailer gives a little too much away, let’s hope this is a furious political thriller in line with Bourne Supremacy rather than Bourne Ultimatum. See It

Donny: Maybe it’s just me, but something about this movies seems familiar. Eh…who cares, Matt Damon and Greengrass are a kick ass combination. See It.

Remember Me

Jon: Before we get all crazy about this new non-Twilight film staring Robert Pattinson, the film is the second script from Jenny Lumet (Rachel Geting Married), features a solid cast-Chris Cooper and Pierce Bronson, and with the Twilight fans eager for their RP fix before Eclipse, I fully expect this to be a hit. But for us non-Twi-hards, is it worth seeing? I think it looks decent, and the Lumet script has me curious. See It

Donny: What Jon said. See It.

She’s Out of My League

Jon: Here’s the next film from the Sex Drive guys, and it might be me, in my older age, but these sex comedies are getting tiresome and the trailer did nothing to prove me wrong. Skip It

Donny: I dug Sex Drive and still enjoy sex comedies, so I’m gonna be there on opening night. See It.

(March 19th)

The Bounty Hunter

Jon: While this could be just Gerald Butler and Jennifer Aniston in some average mainstream comedy, it looks like it could be a blast. Think of it as a perfect date movie, since young love is in the Spring air. It has the sex appeal for the ladies and the action for the guys, and while Hitch was okay, director Andy Tennent might have another big hit. See It.

Donny: I’m gonna have to see this one with the wife so I might as well try to enjoy it. At least Aniston is fun to look at! See It.

Repo Men

Jon: Okay, okay. Let me state that I’m friends with Repo: A Genetic Opera‘s Terrance Zdunich and Killer Film was one of the first sites to immediately support Repo. I stood behind his decision to seek a lawsuit for plagiarism against this film, which features plenty of similar themes and ideas, minus the singing. As a critic, I must be objective. So with that all being said, Universal’s Repo Men looks to be a slick, sci-fi film. I just can’t get over the similarity, and I’m sure the Repo Army will do everything to tank this film. Sadly, I must support them. I say sadly, because the film looks decent. Skip It

Donny: I’m going to agree with Jon on this one. I’m not extremely excited to see this flick since I’ve already seen it with a rocking cast and soundtrack behind it. Skip It.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (limited)

Jon: Having seen little on this film, but based on what I’ve seen it looks pretty good. It was a huge hit in its native Sweden, but I suppose many will see this either On-Demand or on DVD. See It.

Donny: I know nothing about this flick, but I have a weakness for hot goth chicks. See It.

(March 26th)

How to Train Your Dragon

Jon: DreamWorks has been becoming better in recent outings, and I’ll be that guy: I’m more excited to see this, than Pixar’s Toy story 3. Why? I think this looks like a blast based on the idea, the originality, and (yes) the 3-D. See It.

Donny: The trailer for this sold me. I’m really looking forward to seeing DreamWorks kick some 3-D ass! See It.

Greenberg

Jon: Noah Baumbach and Wes Anderson might be cut from the same cloth, but I’m so excited to see this. Maybe because the Ben Stiller’s character might be me in a few years or something, but I think this might be a huge hit for Baumbach as it has been advertised in front of a lot of big films lately. Quirky, good humor. See It.

Donny: I’m one of the few people that like Baumbach but doesn’t care for Anderson. I also really like it when Stiller takes chances on indie flicks. See It.

Hot Tub Time Machine

Jon: Ugh. Donny is all about this, ain’t you? I’m sick of these adults-missing-their-youth comedies, and I know everybody is raving about the Red Band trailer, but these aren’t my comedies. I’ll see Greenberg twice. Skip It.

Donny: Don’t listen to Jon, he hates everything. I, on the other hand, can spot a killer comedy like a lonely nymphomaniac in a see of goody-goodys. This flick looks like a great time at the movies and that’s enough for me. See It.

Outside of some indie films being released, that does it for this month. Look for all of these to be reviewed and other surprises all month long, only on Killer Film! But be advised, release dates are subject to change.  So what are you seeing and skipping this month? Comment below!