The 2006 Movie Preview - Part II
So, on to the second part of this 2006 filmic preview, where I divulge in-depth details of the remaining five films in my top ten most anticipated movies and list a few others I plan on checking out. Onto the listings then:
For a long time this was simply known as Will Ferrell's untitled NASCAR comedy, and that information alone should allow you to make the decision of whether or not you'll go out and see this film.
As arguably the most talented comedian in the 'Frat Pack' (Ben Stiller is overrated, Owen Wilson is more a straight man, Vince Vaughn is better away from the central role and Steve Carell needs more movies to be fully judged), his performance as Ron Burgundy lead to Anchorman becoming the greatest comedy vehicle starring any of these actors mentioned (cf Dodgeball, The 40 year old virgin, Meet the Fockers), in my humble opinion.
The guy is just superb when allowed to go off the rails (cf Bewitched for what happens when he isn't) and given the starring role (cf Old School when he isn't). This WILL BE the best comedy, and highest grossing comedy of 2006. No question.
Johnny Depp is Captain Jack Sparrow.
Its produced by the hidden king of all action cinema Jerry Bruckheimer.
Keira Knightley is the starring female. These three facts are all I need to know to know I'll be watching this. Actually, I only really needed to know the first one.
The latest movie from another young, up and coming director (cf Richard Kelly), Darren Aronofsky this film has finally been made after a previous aborted attempt due to spiralling budgets (set to star Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett) in 2002.
It centres around a scientist (Hugh Jackman) who is trying to develop a cure for his terminally ill wife's (Rachel Weisz) illness in the present, whilst also covering the 'same' man 500 years in the past and 500 years into the future. So, to sum up, its a romantic science-fiction tragedy. Obviously.
Aronofsky produced the magical Requiem for a dream in 2000 and is likened to Richard Kelly in that they both have outstanding, unconventional potential, and in the case of this film and Kelly's Southland Tales, more to the film than just the film - in this case only one graphic novel though ;). It probably won't make much sense, so we can add it to the confusion genre, alongside Southland, but I bet it will be a highly memorable experience...
The third film in this franchise based on a great 60's TV series. It stars Tom Cruise which is not to everyone's taste but it can't be denied that he a) can act and b) is a star despite personal opinions and equally he owns the rights to M:I and as such would appear to very much love the subject matter and thus wish to make the best film possible.
The first was a terrific mind-bender with a brilliantly choreographed vault breaking scene, the second a little too dumbed down for my tastes but with enough to keep me hoping for a third.
JJ Abrams of Alias/Lost fame is the director this time around, having tried to get the film going with both Joe Carnahan and David Fincher. Whilst this makes me expect an ok film, nothing more, it could well help me enjoy the film more due to my expectations, or JJ could hit it out of the park, who knows. The question is though, if I don't expect much, why is it in this top ten? It is still Mission Impossible, after all.
This is pretty much my wildcard entry to the list. Its nominally a musical biopic of Diana Ross and The Supremes. Not something that would get me going, normally, but its based on the award winning Broadway musical of the same name, stars, amongst others Eddie Murphy and is due out december time in the US, thus indicating the studio expect it to vie for Oscars. Worth keeping your eyes on.
So, that's the top ten done. I hope you find something you didn't know about (unlikely as most are high profile) or something you want to see (highly likely). I'll post a few words later on about other interesting films coming this year.
Thanks for reading,
Godfather.
For a long time this was simply known as Will Ferrell's untitled NASCAR comedy, and that information alone should allow you to make the decision of whether or not you'll go out and see this film.
As arguably the most talented comedian in the 'Frat Pack' (Ben Stiller is overrated, Owen Wilson is more a straight man, Vince Vaughn is better away from the central role and Steve Carell needs more movies to be fully judged), his performance as Ron Burgundy lead to Anchorman becoming the greatest comedy vehicle starring any of these actors mentioned (cf Dodgeball, The 40 year old virgin, Meet the Fockers), in my humble opinion.
The guy is just superb when allowed to go off the rails (cf Bewitched for what happens when he isn't) and given the starring role (cf Old School when he isn't). This WILL BE the best comedy, and highest grossing comedy of 2006. No question.Johnny Depp is Captain Jack Sparrow.
Its produced by the hidden king of all action cinema Jerry Bruckheimer.
Keira Knightley is the starring female. These three facts are all I need to know to know I'll be watching this. Actually, I only really needed to know the first one.The latest movie from another young, up and coming director (cf Richard Kelly), Darren Aronofsky this film has finally been made after a previous aborted attempt due to spiralling budgets (set to star Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett) in 2002.
It centres around a scientist (Hugh Jackman) who is trying to develop a cure for his terminally ill wife's (Rachel Weisz) illness in the present, whilst also covering the 'same' man 500 years in the past and 500 years into the future. So, to sum up, its a romantic science-fiction tragedy. Obviously.
Aronofsky produced the magical Requiem for a dream in 2000 and is likened to Richard Kelly in that they both have outstanding, unconventional potential, and in the case of this film and Kelly's Southland Tales, more to the film than just the film - in this case only one graphic novel though ;). It probably won't make much sense, so we can add it to the confusion genre, alongside Southland, but I bet it will be a highly memorable experience...The third film in this franchise based on a great 60's TV series. It stars Tom Cruise which is not to everyone's taste but it can't be denied that he a) can act and b) is a star despite personal opinions and equally he owns the rights to M:I and as such would appear to very much love the subject matter and thus wish to make the best film possible.
The first was a terrific mind-bender with a brilliantly choreographed vault breaking scene, the second a little too dumbed down for my tastes but with enough to keep me hoping for a third.
JJ Abrams of Alias/Lost fame is the director this time around, having tried to get the film going with both Joe Carnahan and David Fincher. Whilst this makes me expect an ok film, nothing more, it could well help me enjoy the film more due to my expectations, or JJ could hit it out of the park, who knows. The question is though, if I don't expect much, why is it in this top ten? It is still Mission Impossible, after all.This is pretty much my wildcard entry to the list. Its nominally a musical biopic of Diana Ross and The Supremes. Not something that would get me going, normally, but its based on the award winning Broadway musical of the same name, stars, amongst others Eddie Murphy and is due out december time in the US, thus indicating the studio expect it to vie for Oscars. Worth keeping your eyes on.
So, that's the top ten done. I hope you find something you didn't know about (unlikely as most are high profile) or something you want to see (highly likely). I'll post a few words later on about other interesting films coming this year.
Thanks for reading,
Godfather.
