Now that Summer Movie Season is over, its time to turn to the upcoming Fall-Winter movies. This is the time usually when the "important" movies come out. The reason being that studios want Academy and other awards groups to have their movies fresh in voters minds.
Lately, however, some studios realized that this is a good time to release a big blockbuster because there is less competition, even though more people are home watching television.
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!”).
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.
Lately, however, some studios realized that this is a good time to release a big blockbuster because there is less competition, even though more people are home watching television.
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!”).
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.
September 9th ( I know this date is past, but I wanted to include these)
Sully
American Sniper was the best directed movie that I think Clint Eastwood has done. Even in his 70's he's pushing himself as a storyteller. With Tom Hanks, this looks very interesting (***)
The Disappointments Room - I know nothing about this movie other than it has the worst title of the season (*)
The Disappointments Room - I know nothing about this movie other than it has the worst title of the season (*)
September 16th
Snowden
Oliver Stone is very much hit or miss, and there isn't enough in the trailers to grab me, even though I am a huge fan of JGL. (**)
Oliver Stone is very much hit or miss, and there isn't enough in the trailers to grab me, even though I am a huge fan of JGL. (**)
Hillsong - Let Hope Rise
-As concert movies go, it looks pretty good, but I think I'll wait for video (**)
-As concert movies go, it looks pretty good, but I think I'll wait for video (**)
Bridget Jones's Baby
Didn't see the second, so I won't see the third (*)
Didn't see the second, so I won't see the third (*)
Blair Witch
I have very little desire to see this sequel, as I wasn't a fan of the first in any way (*)
I have very little desire to see this sequel, as I wasn't a fan of the first in any way (*)
Mr. Church
The story looks a little convoluted, but I love seeing Eddie Murphy in a dramatic role, where he seems to excel.
September 23
The Magnificent Seven
It has been a long time since I've seen a Western that I can really get behind. I love the cast and I think this could be excellent (****)
It has been a long time since I've seen a Western that I can really get behind. I love the cast and I think this could be excellent (****)
Storks
This movie looks too cutsie for its own good (**)
Queen of Katwe
This reminds me of Searching for Bobby Fischer, and that is a good thing (***)
The Dressmaker
Something about the trailers is warning me off of this movie. I get the feeling that it is ultimately about something distasteful, but I could be wrong (**)
Goat
I loathe hazing in all its forms, so I don't think I'll see this one at all (*)
September 30th
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Friends of mine highly recommend the books on which this movie is based and I would love to see Tim Burton return to his better days. (***)
Friends of mine highly recommend the books on which this movie is based and I would love to see Tim Burton return to his better days. (***)
Deepwater Horizon
As much as I like Mark Wahlberg, the subject just doesn't interest me. (**)
As much as I like Mark Wahlberg, the subject just doesn't interest me. (**)
Masterminds
This movie looks horrid. Pure putridness. It doesn't help that 75% of the most recent Ghostbusters are in it. (*)
October 7th
The Girl on the Train
The trailer just didn't grab me and I'm getting a very Gone Girl vibe (that's not a good thing) (**)
The trailer just didn't grab me and I'm getting a very Gone Girl vibe (that's not a good thing) (**)
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
This looks awful. I don't think a little school rebellion is bad, but this looks like it goes too far for a kid's movie (**)
October 11
Shin Godzilla
Whether I want to or not, I made a promise to a friend that I would see this in the theater (***)
Whether I want to or not, I made a promise to a friend that I would see this in the theater (***)
October 14
Underworld: Blood Wars
It amazes me that this mediocre series is still pushing on. Good for them, but it's not my taste (**)
Underworld: Blood Wars
It amazes me that this mediocre series is still pushing on. Good for them, but it's not my taste (**)
Max Steel
This movie looks like generic superhero tropes mixed up in a blender (*)
This movie looks like generic superhero tropes mixed up in a blender (*)
The Accountant
The trailers for this have been outstanding and the cast is excellent. Lately I've loved everything Ben Affleck as done (even when in bad movies like Gone Girl) (****)
The trailers for this have been outstanding and the cast is excellent. Lately I've loved everything Ben Affleck as done (even when in bad movies like Gone Girl) (****)
Kevin Hart: What Now?
I like Kevin Hart, but I'll wait for video (**)
I like Kevin Hart, but I'll wait for video (**)
October 21st
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
The first one was surprisingly good and the trailers for this make it look better than the first (****)
The first one was surprisingly good and the trailers for this make it look better than the first (****)
Keeping Up with the Joneses
If this was only a Zach Galifinakas vehicle, I would say that I'd have no interest. But the rest of the cast looks like this could be some fun (***)
If this was only a Zach Galifinakas vehicle, I would say that I'd have no interest. But the rest of the cast looks like this could be some fun (***)
I'm Not Ashamed
The trailers moved me, but I'm scared that this will end up like most Christian films: all preaching and no story.
October 28th
Inferno
This might be the only Robert Langdon movie I would consider seeing since it doesn't seem to directly target my faith. But the series has built up so much ill-will that I think I'll pass (**)
The trailers moved me, but I'm scared that this will end up like most Christian films: all preaching and no story.
October 28th
Inferno
This might be the only Robert Langdon movie I would consider seeing since it doesn't seem to directly target my faith. But the series has built up so much ill-will that I think I'll pass (**)
November 4th
Doctor Strange
Benedict Cumberbatch is the perfect choice and I can't wait to see this! (*****)
Benedict Cumberbatch is the perfect choice and I can't wait to see this! (*****)
Trolls
This looks absolutely forgettable in every way.
This looks absolutely forgettable in every way.
Hacksaw Ridge
I think Mel Gibson could knock this out of the park. And it's a unique story that I am very interested in seeing. Plus I love Randall Wallace's writing.
Loving
This might be good, but everything tells me that this movie is a metaphor for same-sex marriage. (**)
November 11th
Arrival
I hope this movie is good, but it could be more like Contact than I would like (***)
I hope this movie is good, but it could be more like Contact than I would like (***)
November 18th
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Don't get me wrong, I'm so excited to jump back into the world of Harry Potter, but I am a bit skeptical, particularly because I've developed a strange disdain for Eddie Redmayne. And setting in the past makes me worried about very clunky metaphors about tolerance. (***)
Don't get me wrong, I'm so excited to jump back into the world of Harry Potter, but I am a bit skeptical, particularly because I've developed a strange disdain for Eddie Redmayne. And setting in the past makes me worried about very clunky metaphors about tolerance. (***)
The Edge of Seventeen
This would look more intersting to me if it also didn't look so raunchy. (**)
This would look more intersting to me if it also didn't look so raunchy. (**)
Nocturnal Animals
I can't make sense of this story from the trailers, although it has a good cast. (**)
I can't make sense of this story from the trailers, although it has a good cast. (**)
Manchester by the Sea
This movie is getting so much awards buzz, but it doesn't seem like there is anything there. The acting seems fine, but the critics are too hyperbolic (**)
November 23
Bad Santa 2
Didn't see the first. I have no desire to see the second. (*)
Didn't see the first. I have no desire to see the second. (*)
Moana
Disney has built up a track record comparable to PIXAR, so I think I will give this a try (****)
Allied
I think Robert Zemeckis is one of the best directors around but he doesn't make enough movies. I want to be excited about this, but the trailer didn't do much for me (***)
December 2
La La Land
Whiplash was surprisingly good. But this film seems very strange. It will either be magical and charming or pretentious and off-putting. I'm hoping for the former because Gosling and Stone have great chemistry. (***)
Whiplash was surprisingly good. But this film seems very strange. It will either be magical and charming or pretentious and off-putting. I'm hoping for the former because Gosling and Stone have great chemistry. (***)
December 9th
Office Christmas Party
There is nothing about this that makes it stand out (**)
There is nothing about this that makes it stand out (**)
Miss Sloane
Looks like a vehicle to get Jessica Chastain an Oscar. It looks okay but predictable (**)
Looks like a vehicle to get Jessica Chastain an Oscar. It looks okay but predictable (**)
December 16th
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Cannot wait! This has the potential to change how we look at Star Wars movies. Opening night! (*****)
Cannot wait! This has the potential to change how we look at Star Wars movies. Opening night! (*****)
The Space Between Us
This looks like a sweet and creative romantic drama. Good cast too (***)
This looks like a sweet and creative romantic drama. Good cast too (***)
Collateral Beauty
This will either be an incredibly touching movie or it will be a piece of crap. It all depends on how they play they characters of Death, Time, and Love and if they are real or not. (**)
This will either be an incredibly touching movie or it will be a piece of crap. It all depends on how they play they characters of Death, Time, and Love and if they are real or not. (**)
The Founder
This looks fascinating, but a bit cold. Michael Keaton REALLY wants an Oscar (and quite frankly he deserves one). (**)
This looks fascinating, but a bit cold. Michael Keaton REALLY wants an Oscar (and quite frankly he deserves one). (**)
December 21
Assassin's Creed
I'm ignorant of this game's main story, but it is very popular. I'd need to see more in order to be convinced. (**)
I'm ignorant of this game's main story, but it is very popular. I'd need to see more in order to be convinced. (**)
Passengers
Even without seeing a trailer, the plot is intriguing enough with two great stars. I'm in. (****)
Even without seeing a trailer, the plot is intriguing enough with two great stars. I'm in. (****)
Sing
I don't know... there's something about this that seems like corporate cynicism masking as big-dream idealism. (**)
I don't know... there's something about this that seems like corporate cynicism masking as big-dream idealism. (**)
December 23
A Monster Calls
The trailers hit the metaphor to hard on the head for my taste, but I'm open-minded (**)
Patriots Day
This could be interesting and exciting, but I don't think Christmas is a good time to release a movie about the Boston Bombing (***)
The trailers hit the metaphor to hard on the head for my taste, but I'm open-minded (**)
Patriots Day
This could be interesting and exciting, but I don't think Christmas is a good time to release a movie about the Boston Bombing (***)
December 25th
Why Him?
This would have more appeal to me if the obvious response of the father wasn't complete and utter revulsion at James Franco.
Thoughts?
This would have more appeal to me if the obvious response of the father wasn't complete and utter revulsion at James Franco.
Thoughts?
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