Note: These are some movies that may be on the down low but have a lot of potential.
Honorable Mention: Evil Dead
5. Kick-Ass 2
Back
in 2010, every moviegoer who went to see Kick-Ass was surprised that they
didn't have to sit through a terrible movie. From the trailers it looked really
stupid, but what we got was a funny and surprisingly heartfelt action
movie. The story is simple, a nerdy kid wants to make a difference so he puts
on a costume and fights crime. Along the way he meets some people like him, and
people who would like to kill him. It's a fun movie that everyone loved, but we
weren't sure if we were going to see a sequel. Fortunately the movie has been
confirmed for release later this year, it has a lot to live up to but it can be
done.
4. Elysium
There
are a dozen or two sci-fi movies slated for release the rest of 2013, Elysium
is one of the most entreating. Other than the basic plot, not a lot is
known about this movie. Little press coverage, no trailer, the official poster
hasn't even been released yet; in a world where every detail about a movie
comes out before it's released, we don't often see movies stay
so inconspicuous. It's direct by the guy who made "District 9,"
which gives this movie some serious credibility right there. Add what's shaping
up to be a pretty impressive cast and we got a recipe for a movie that could be
great.
3. Oldboy
This is not a poster for
Oldboy (2013); it's the poster for Oldboy (2003). The original Oldboy was
praised by critics and was mentioned on several best of the decade lists. And
it has become a cult classic with the help Netflix. I was rather
shocked once the American remake was announced; I wouldn't touch the project
with a ten foot poll. The problem is there is no way it can live up to the original;
many believe Oldboy is the best movie that South Korea has ever produced. Spike
Lee will be directing the remake and this worries me. As good as he is he wouldn't have been my first choice to make it. I'll keep an open mind about
this movie, but I'm very skeptical.
2. 42
42
is the story of the legendary Jackie Robinson. Robinson is known for being the
player that broke the collar barrier. He's not just one of the greatest
athletes to compete in American sports, but maybe the most important. Like
Oldboy this is a risky movie, they need to make sure that they do Robinson
justice. But after seeing the trailer, I got chills. It looks like a powerful
and emotional film of a man’s struggle not just for his own acceptance but the
acceptance for his people. I am a little skeptical because the
director is more known for his writing than his directing, but he also wrote the
movie so I'll give it a chance. I'm not really a baseball fan, I'm not really a
fan of baseball movies, but this looks good.
1. The Place Beyond the Pines
The
Place Beyond the Pines first debuted last year at the Toronto International
Film Festival; the reception was nothing short amazing. The movie is set to be
released later this month and I couldn't be more excited. It looks like it's
going to be the first real good movie released this year. The movie gained a lot
of attention through the popular YouTube movie reviewer Chris Stuckmann who saw
the original screening, he raved about the movie giving it his highest score
an A+. The movie stars Ryan Gosling who has quickly become one of the most
respected actors in Hollywood, he reminds me of a young Marlon Brando. I
believe that The Place Beyond the Pines won't just be a great movie, but one of
the best of the year.
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