This week I thought it would be a good idea to look forward to the movies that are coming to the big screen over the winter months. There are some releases that I am really excited about seeing and some that I 'm not sure that I will venture outside in the cold weather for.
Let's start with the big hitters that should be definitely worth seeing.
Interstellar: Why? Two reasons, the first being this is the first film from director Christopher Nolan since the completion of the Dark Knight trilogy, and secondly the lead actor is the one and only Matthew McConaughey, who is by far the biggest movie star around at the moment, especially after his excellent performance in Dallas Buyers Club. This sci-fi and human adventure has a supporting cast that Christopher Nolan relies on in most of his films including Anne Hathaway and Michael Caine. It seems from the initial trailers that this film will be better than alright, alright, alright!
Exodus: Gods and Kings: Retelling the Biblical story of Moses and his life beginning as an Egyptian general to becoming the salvation of the Jews leading them out of slavery. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Christian Bale means that this has the look of being as big as Scott's other historical epic Gladiator. I'm expecting a film to be heavy on action and effects, especially the parting of the Red Sea. I sincerely hope that Exodus will be as grand in scope as the classics Ben Hur and The Ten Commandments.
The Hobbit:The Battle of the Five Armies: This will be the final part of The Hobbit trilogy that has kept director Peter Jackson and the cast busy over the last few years. The title has been changed, but that should not take away anything from the spectacle that the genius of Jackson produces film in film out. If you haven't read the books and have no idea who wins the final battle I won't spoil it for you but I will tell you it will be epic, especially in 3-D. The only good news about the end of the trilogy will be that Jackson should now be free to concentrate on future projects Tintin, The Dam Busters and Temeraire.
Gone Girl: Since Seven I, like many others, have been excited by new releases from director David Fincher, and never felt let down. Fight Club, Zodiac, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Social Network to give just a selection of his immense talent. Now that talent has teamed up Ben Affleck in this new drama that sees Affleck as the prime suspect in the possible murder of his wife. Don't be surprised if this is a front runner for the Oscars.
There are other films coming that I hope will be well received but I'm not holding out much hope for based on the trailers that have been put out there on-line. They are Kingsman: The Secret Service, Birdman, The Man From Uncle and Fury. I hope I'm proved wrong as all these films are being made by and with people I respect in movies.
Expect big things from Disney with the release of their latest computer animated movie Big Hero Six in November. Based on Marvel characters I can see that this has success written all over it, Frozen was their biggest hit so far and I can't see this film being as profitable but expect another Wall-E.
My prediction of box office flops will be Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, Paddington and Dumb and Dumber To. They should be popular with the kids but that won't be enough to generate enough interest elsewhere.
But as usual don't take my word for it.
Until next time enjoy the movies.
Miles Dunton.
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