I got bored tonight, and took a look at the Apple Trailers page. Here are some of the movies that jumped out at me…
Thank You For Smoking
This looks like it will be a genuinely funny movie, something that has been lacking in recent movies. I will be seeing this, whenever it comes out.
V for Vendetta
With much of the crew from The Matrix onboard (Wachowski Bros writing and producing, Joel Silver producing, James McTeigue directing (was First Assistant Director for The Matrix) and starring Hugo Weaving) this movie could be extremely good. One thing that worries me is I have heard that this movie is extremely anti Bush administration. I’m not a big fan of movies making or trying to make specific political statements when that isn’t the sole goal of the film. I’ll end up seeing this as well, March 17th.
The Da Vinci Code
Tom Hanks looks better than I thought he would in this role. I had to see it to convince me. I just hope people will resist the urge to constantly compare it to the book. I’ll see it, but I’m skeptical. May 19th.
The Pink Panther
I don’t know what happened to Steve Martin (cheaper by the dozen 2? c’mon!), but this movie seems like it could be a comeback for him. The trailer looks good. Really good. Also, if you have never seen the original, see it before this one. Just because its amazing. I’ll be seeing this as well. In fact, assume I’ll be seeing just about every movie I link to on here unless I say otherwise.
Inside Man
This looks great. I have a thing for heist movies, and I think this will suit me just fine. Great actors in it, and Spike Lee directing. I really don’t see how this one can go wrong.
X3
Do I really need to say anything? If you’ve seen the first two, you know the deal. If you haven’t, you’re missing out. May 26th.
Mission Impossible III
I don’t want to see this movie. I really don’t want to see it. The first was ok. The second was god awful. I know I’ll end up seeing this movie. Somebody stop me. May 5th.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s chest
First one was great, I think this one will be as well. Although, watching the trailer, this one gives me the feeling that it is going to be all or nothing. Hit or miss. July 7th.
Apocalypto
I have zero intention of seeing this movie, don’t worry. But I did want to point out one cool little thing about the trailer. Mel Gibson snuck one frame of himself posing next to the dudes covered in white dust into the trailer. You can see it by pausing at the right second (or advancing frame by frame). At the quick montage torwards the end of the trailer, right before you see the people covered in white dust. Props.
Superman Returns
I dunno…I’ve never liked the transition of Superman from comic to live action. It just never works. Maybe this will be different, maybe it won’t. There is a good chance I will never actually see this movie.
So, what do you think? What would you like to see as a SJ Screening?
Without looking into the ones I haven’t heard of, here are my comments: I don’t really want to see V for Vendetta, I feel like it’ll be another Constantine. But on the other hand, I saw Constantine. (Ah, the things I do for love). I’d like a SomJuan Screening of The Pink Panther, and maybe we can even make some kind of get-together to watch the original before it. X3 – of course. I’d also probably submit to Mission Impossible III, hopeless though it is. My sentiments are the same as yours on the new Pirates of the Caribbean, so sure. Why not. As for Superman Returns, I’m hopeful for absolutely no reason. I dunno if you knew this, because I didn’t, but it’s actually a sixth installment in the original movie series. The very first one was good, and now that they have a new actor and new effects… I dunno, I think we should screen that too.