Most Anticipated Summer Flicks

 

The summer movie season is almost here, and while you probably have read a few of these lists, I want to invite you to read ours. Why? Because we will offer our opinion of why you should see this or that movie. Until we actually see these films, here’s what we feel might be worth your money to see on the big screen. Just keep it here for our reviews!

Jon’s Picks:

5 – H2 (August 28th): Why? I really want to give this film the benefit of the doubt for two reasons: 1) Rob Zombie’s last sequel, The Devil’s Rejects blew House of 1000 Corpses out of the water, by being gritty, real, well-acted and directed, all things H1kC was not, and 2) it has to be better than the slew of remakes we got this year in horror. If you still don’t believe me, at least there’s interesting ideas he explored in the first film than could be exploited here for a much, much better film. 

4 – Away We Go (June 5^th): Why? Some people were put off by Revolutionary Road, and this film looks to be a 180 degrees away from that film, while still exploring the American family Sam Mendes likes to explore. The trailer offers us a quirky look at two lovers finding themselves during a pregnancy. This film is going to be the adult comedy pick of the summer, and an intelligent alternate choice for people soon-to-be bummed by mindless entertainment. 

3 – The Brothers Bloom (May 15^th): Why? Because Brick was amazing. A great cast, Johnson’s unique dialogue, and a con men storyline, so what’s not to love? Outside the studios constant shifting of release dates, which I feel is all for the better of the film, meaning they are looking for a good time for it, I can’t see a sophomore slump here. C’mon, Rachel Weisz is endlessly adorable too.

2 – Public Enemies (July 1^st): Why? If Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, and a ’30s styled gangster film directed by Michael Mann doesn’t get you into the cool theater, then you deserve to get sun burned. Depp’s known for his roles of quirky characters, so here’s a nice departure as the notorious John Dillinger. I get a Heat vibe from this film, and I love those Warner gangster films from the 1930s and ’40s, so this has got my blood pumping to watch two of our better thespians, Bale and Depp, go head-to-head. A preview to a Batman/Riddler fight in Nolan’s third Batman film? Maybe, either way this is going to be one great flick.

1 – Terminator Salvation (May 21^st): Why? Let’s throw McG out of this equation here. What’s got me super-excited for this, outside of being a Terminator fan already, is the fact that it looks to be just as good as a drama set in a dystopia future, than an action film. Jonathan Nolan (The Dark Knight, Memento) gave the script a second look and rewrites on Bale’s request to enhance the drama and tension, but the film just looks incredibly epic. Cameron’s films only hinted at this war, and (gasp!) McG is bringing it to us. What sweetens the deal is Linda Hamilton is back as Sarah in a voice-over cameo, Arnold is cameoing as well, and face it: you want to see how bad the lighting is! This could be one of 2009′s biggest summer films.

**Jon’s Wild Card Pick** 

Moon (June 12^th, limited release)

Donny’s Picks:

5 – X-Men Origins: Wolverine (May 1st): Why? Because Wolverine kicks ass, that’s why.  Come on, even if this flick doesn’t measure up to the ass kickery that was X2 it is still going to rock hard.  How do I know this?  Because it’s Wolverine!  With Jackman sporting the claws and Liev Schreiber lending his talents to Sabertooth, at the very least it’ll be entertaining. Bottom line, I’m there on opening night. 

4 -  G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (August 7th): Why? The cartoons were awesome and I’m a nostalgic bastard.  The trailer looks pretty darn cool, and Sienna Miller looks stupid hot as the Baroness.  In my opinion this flick is going to be a lot of fun even if it is cheesy as hell.  It’s based on a cartoon for God’s sake.  Plus, Sienna Miller is stupid hot (had to slip it in there again).  

 

 

 

 

 

3 -  Inglorious Basterds (August 21st): Why? Because Quentin Tarantino is f**king bad ass.  I’m a sucker for Tarantino’s flicks.  I like all of them, and seriously, a Tarantino flick with Brad Pitt, Eli Roth, Sam Jackson, and Mike Myers in the cast sounds priceless.  Also, I really dug the original flick that this one is loosely based on. 

2 -  Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (June 24th): Why? Mainly because I have a healthy obsession with Megan Fox (I think she’s yummy), but also because I really dig giant robots.  Add Michael Bay to the equation and I’m amped up like a hooker at a SciFi convention.  

1 – Funny People (July 31st): Why? I love almost everything Jud Apatow works on, and when he directs a flick it’s usually comedy gold.  Sandler, Rogen, and hottie Leslie Man in the same flick make this one my most anticipated of the summer.  Also, early talk of possible Oscar buzz make this one to watch for even the most uptight movie snob (I’m not referring to you Jon).

**Donny’s Wild Card Pick** 

Moon (June 12^th, limited release)

 Agree or disagree? Email us at jon@killerfilm.com or donny@killerfilm.com or simply leave a comment below! See you at the movies!