10. The happening
Director: M.Night shyamalan
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel
When The Village was released, many people thought that it was the sign that Shyamalan's career was going downwards. And after Lady in the Water, the movie no one saw, everyone thought that there was no more hope for Shyamalan. As far as I am concerned, I think there is still hope with The Happening. Although I would agree that if this movie fails too, Shyamalan might have to go to low-budget movies.
The story, once again written by Shyamalan himself, is that in their last ditch effort, plants release chemicals in air which start killing humans-their worst enemies. The premise may or may not be interesting for some people, but I think if Shyamalan can keep the movie dark enough, depressing enough and post apocalyptic enough, it will do just fine. What I am afraid of more is that this movie is going toe to toe with The Incredible Hulk, which will hurt it.
Release date- 13th June.
9. Iron man-
Director- Jon Favreau
Cast- Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Leslie Bibb, Gwyneth Paltrow.
After 15+ years in development, the comic hero first based on Howard Hughes is refashioned as a contemporary industrialist whose technology is being used in the Middle Eastern war effort. Director Jon Favreau was the first name talent associated with project, and any doubt as to his ability to bring in a polished, smart-looking film should have been erased by not only the principal cast he got to sign on, but also his plan for the first film of a proposed trilogy.
Here's what we know: Stark is taken prisoner is Afghanistan, and that's where he builds the suit; both the grey suit and the red and gold suit will appear; Stark's alcoholism won't be addressed during the first go-round.
Release date- 2nd May
Update- Saw it today (May 6th) in Fame Adlabs and I must say that I put it lower in this list. It was such a good movie! Just like any ideal Superhero movie should be- a perfect blend of comedy, action and fun! I was tad a bit disappointed that Gwyneth didn't get that much of an importance in movie or screen time, but Superhero movies are always about the hero so I can't complain. All in all, a must watch!
8. Tropic Thunder
Director- Ben Stiller
Cast- Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr.
Want to get people to forget about Owen Wilson dropping out of this project? Easy, just put the formerly troubled Robert Downey Jr. in some potentially controversial make up and litter the Net with your kinda-awesome-but-not-quite-there-yet trailer. And then? Sprinkle a Tom Cruise cameo on top and you have some late-summer hotness kicking up. It's great to see Stiller back behind the cameras, gunning for a hard R rating, and assembling an epic cast of characters (and production budget) that few actor-directors can fetch. We wish those Epic Movie dudes would aim this high.
The Plot: Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors (Stiller, Black, Downey Jr., and others) shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying in a real-life battle.Release date- August 15th
7. Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian-
Director- Andrew Adamson
Cast- Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley
I wont say that I didnt like The Chronicles of Narnia: The lion, the witch and the wardrobe, but I didnt like it to death either. It was a decent movie, with really good special effects and family watching values. But why I am all in this the sequel is because of Walden media, cause they gave one of my favorite movies of all time, Bridge to Terabithia.
The plot goes like this- With an evil king ruling over Narnia, the Pevensie children are summoned to help restore the throne to its rightful heir, Prince Caspian.
If for nothing else, this movie can be watched because of mythological setting, picturesque sceneries and breath taking special effects.
Release date- May 16th.
6. Hellboy II- The Golden Army
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Stars: Ron Perlman, Doug Jones
Let me confess one thing- I didn't like the original Hellboy movie. I haven't read the comics so I wont say how close that movie was towards the comics, but even if seen on 'just movie' scale, it was a half hearted attempt. But this movie makes in my list because it comes from the very talented director of Laberinto del fauno, El (Pan's Labyrinth).
The trailer was a bit generic, same like all the superhero movies, reminding us that 'our last hope' is this or that. But then again, marketing are decisions of studios and not of the director (and I dont think they would have learned a lesson from marketing Bridge to Terabithia in totally wrong way), so I am still all for it.
Release date- July 11th.
5. The Incredible Hulk-
Director: Louis Leterrier
Stars: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth
I liked the Original Hulk, although many people didn't. It wasn't really great, but it wasn't bad either. Now they are rebooting the franchise, with Edward Norton, who almost won the role in the first one too. I don't know if Liv tyler is a good choice here, but she sure will add star power to the movie.
The trailer, in my opinion, was good enough. It was only after the trailer that this movie climbed a place or two in this list.
Release date- June 13th.
4. Wanted-
Director: Timur Bekmambetov
Stars: Morgan Freeman, James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie
Its a strange feeling. When I first saw the cast of the movie, I was like...wow. Then I read the plot and was like...meh! Then when I saw the trailer for the first time, I thought that this was going to be a B-grade movie with stellar cast. But then, when I saw the trailer again after a few days, I liked it. And after a few days, this movie stands at a place in this list worthy of its cast.
The plot- Wesley Gibson (McAvoy) discovers his recently murdered father was an elite assassin, the young man is recruited into his father's old organization and trained by a man named Sloan (Freeman) to follow in his dad's footsteps.
Release date- June 27th.
3. Indiana Jones and the kingdom of Crystal skull
Director: Steven Spielberg
Stars: Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Shia LaBeouf
If Steven Spielberg is the director of a movie, I am in, without an if or a but. After all, he has given three of my all time favorites- Artificial Intelligence: AI , Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan and almost all others of his movies rank high. So, without any second thought, I put this movie so high.
The plot- Indiana himself looks up to the stunts and challenges of his fourth adventure; he'll adventure with his son -- a greaser-fied Shia LaBeouf -- at side (but at what point does he realize they're related?) and have some sort of reunion with Marion Ravenwood; his dad will be MIA, too. Most tellingly, early odds are on the storyline coming full circle, meaning the archaeologist and his progeny are rumored to be on the hunt for the Ark of the Covenant.
Release date- May 22nd.
2. Hancock-
Director: Peter Berg
Stars: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman
I can't believe Aishwarya rai opted out of this movie!
Apart from sporting the biggest star, Will smith, this movie is as cool of a superhero movie as they come. The trailer was too awesome and the special effects and action are going to be in plenty. Anything else missing, Will smith's comedy will do for it.
The Plot: An apathetic, hard-living superhero (Smith) who has fallen out of favor with the public is approached by a public relations professional (Bateman) who has ideas as to how he can repair his client's image.
Release date- 4th July
1. The Dark knight-
Director: Christopher Nolan
Stars: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart
Batman Begins is not only the best superhero movie I have ever seen, but it is also one of the favorites for me. The sequel of that gem of a movie, with the same stellar cast and great director, tops the list. Christian bale is slowly and steadily becoming my favorite actor and even only after the trailer, I can say that he is going to be super great in this one.
The Plot: The Caped Crusader (Bale) teams ups with Gotham's Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Eckhart) to take on the city's newest villain -- The Joker (Ledger).
Release date- July 18th.
So folks, here ends my long list. As a sequel and couterpart to it, I am planning to put 'Top 10 most awaited games' list too! Stay tuned.
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