Ok. Ok. You got me. This is list is starting out with six and not the common five or ten. I like to mix it up, ok??
#6-
This is going to be quite the gamble. You have the unproven likes of Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. You have a relatively unknown who blew us away with his multi-layered transformation in District 9, in Sharlto Copely. Was it a fluke performance? I don't know. Then you have Liam Neeson who is a great actor, but the furthest from my mind when considering the casting as Hannibal Smith. My guess is, he threw himself into work after tragedy had befallen him early last year.
I give you...The A Team:
I am betting on it satisfying certain nostalgic cravings (love the intro and theme song by Mike Post)within me.
#5-
After an onslaught of underserved sequel-spankings that started with Predator 2 starring Danny Glover and ending with AVP: Requiem, I suppose I am officially recognized as glutton for more punishment! I will see the movie...
Predators!
#4
Now, I like Joe Johnston. He's a solid director. Not proven as the best, but solid nonetheless. Despite the production troubles on the outset, I'm sure he'll pull this movie into one well-oiled machine that promises great performances from the actors and satisfying werewolf action.
The Wolfman:
#3
When hearing about Letterier (A French native) my biased red flags were waving furiously when I learned of him handling the Incredible Hulk reboot. Boy, I love it when I'm wrong! He has proven himself competent to handle popcorn action flicks with ease. And after seeing the trailer, photos, and actors from the likes of Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes, I am certain Clash of Titans will deliver the goods with great beheading fun that would make any native Greek cheer for more!
#2
Producers have been tight lipped on this movie. But the teaser trailer alone sold me! This is going to further push the FX envelope. Too bad I have to wait almost a full year to see it!!!
Tron: Legacy
#1
OH COME ON!!!
Iron Man 2
Honorable mentions and nods that may even surpass my selection include, but not limited too:
Robin Hood -Its been done a million times, what do they have to offer? But then its Ridley Scott and Russell Crow...
Inception -Looks like it will be a great flick! I just hate Dicrapio. I may force myself to see it despite him.
Kick Ass -An antihero movie that may deliver a surprisingly good sleeper-hit despite its name. A salute to DogsOfWar for noting this little gem's absence from my "nods" list.
Alice In Wonderland -Tim Burton's work can be too abstract to where you can't relate, or too commercialized and rehashed themes from his own earlier work. I was hesistant to be "anxious" to see this after "Charlie and the Choclate Factory" proved itself to be no "Beetlejuice".
Toy Story 3 -Now, for whatever reason, Hollywood feels that franchises that spontaneously spawn sequels must be ruined with a third installment to cap the story. Is Pixar/Disney just trying to strain a gnat for every drop of blood that they can suckle from it? I'm wary of this one. The second really didn't blow my hair back.
Ok guys and gals, discuss!