We are in the odd time for theatrical movies. Summer is when a number of the big blockbusters are released. Fall and Winter are when we see more of the prestige pictures. But the spring season is strange. Yes, there are some bigger movies coming out, but it always feels like this is the time when studios keep their powder dry and get ready to fire their big guns later.
That isn't always the case. Deadpool, I believe, was a February release. And that film went on to do some amazing business.
So here are some of the movies that are coming out along with my level of excitement. My ability to get out to the theater may be limited this time around. But I will try to get to the ones that really excite me.
Here is a list, with a few brief thoughts of my own, including on a scale of 1-5 stars my likelihood of seeing it in theaters (1 being “Not at all” 5 being “Cannot wait!”).
February 7th
Love Hurts (*****)
This movie seems like it is hitting on all cylanders. It feels like an American Jackie Chan movie in the best possible way. And I have such a sense of good will towards Ke Huy Kwan. It looks like a great date movie: action and romance.
February 14
Captain America: Brave New World (****)
There has been a lot online hate for this movie and I know that it has been plagued by a lot of expensive reshoots. Despite that, I am rooting for this movie to do well. I like Anthony Mackie and I am hopeful that this will be a fun thriller like The Winter Soldier.
Paddington in Peru (*)
I haven't seen any of the other ones, though I heard good things about them.
February 21st
The Unbreakable Boy (***)
This could be a sweet family film about autism. I don't know if it will be good, but I think I might take a chance on it.
The Monkey (*)
Nothing about this seems appealing to me.
Febrary 28th
Last Breath (**)
This looks like ti could be a fun thriller, but I think I will wait for streaming.
March 7
Micke 17 (*)
This movie looks truly awful. I don't why people keep saying that this director is good or interesting. I am going to go out on a limb and say that this is going to bomb big time.
March 14
Novocaine (****)
This movie looks odd and violent in the best possible way. It feels like a comedic John Wick. And I find Jack Quaid quite charming.
March 21
Snow White (**)
Like the new Captain America, this movie has been getting a lot of online hate. Except in this case, I tend to lean with those who are skeptical.
The Alto Knights (**)
This seems like an interesting story, but I don't know that I want to pay theater prices to see it.
April 4
A Minecraft Movie (*)
Not only is this movie not for me, it also looks really, really stupid
April 18
Sinners (*)
This could be a strong, stylized vampire thriller, but it does not seem to be my taste
April 25
The Accountant 2 (****)
I really liked the original and I always watch it when it comes on TV. I'm also a big Affleck fan, so I am hopeful this will be part of a second Ben-aissance
Thoughts?
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