quiksilver022
01-02-2006, 02:33 PM
Haven't seen anything like this kicking around here yet, and since we're only two days into the new year and no 2006 films have been released yet, let's give it a go! List off your 10 must-see films of the year, and if you're up to it, tell us why. I'll start it off.
10. Poseidon - The obligatory natural disaster/storm film of the year is here, and it looks to be a thrill ride, to say the least. And I mean, come on! Have you seen the trailer? Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas is gonna die on that ship! No more humps for her... Perhaps a new disaster classic, right up there next to 'The Perfect Storm' and 'Titanic'.
9. Over The Hedge - Though the whole "family film with lots of cute animals but with adult undertones" formula is becoming a bit tiresome, this one looks worthy of a matinee. A very talented voice-over cast, great CGI, and an interesting premise make Over The Hedge look to be fun family fare, if not much else.
8. The Santa Clause 3 - I know, I know, cheesy novelty holiday fare, trust me! I know. As a big fan of the original, and a so-so fan of the sequel, Santa Clause 3 sounds like the over-the-top novelty Christmas fruitcake I ever so crave. Perhaps this is due to the lack of Holiday movies this year and my bizarre liking for the season.
7. The Lady in the Water - As a HUGE 'The Village' hater, I'm hesitant to even include this one in my top ten, but the premise seems interesting enough, and it at least won't make me dumber like The Santa Clause 3 probably will. M. Night has one more chance to impress me, and I think he'll pull it off. A modern bedtime story directed by a master of suspense sounds like fun to me!
6. Grindhouse - Tarantino + Rodriguez = Cinematic gold. The team that brought us 'Sin City' reunites to bring us gory zombie flicks done the old-fashioned way. Can't wait for a trailer or production stills!
5. Miami Vice - Unless it's just a well-crafted movie trailer, Miami Vice is going to be a hit this summer. Two well-respected actors team up with one kick-ass director and bring us back in time to the 80s. Because it aint summer without that one ass-kicking action flick, and with Fox and Farrell on board, and Mann directing, chances are we're all gonna be in for a ride!
4. The Da Vinci Code - The big-screen adaptation of the book that everyone has, but nobody has read is here! And we're all excited... But we don't know why. Ron Howard directs, and Tom Hanks stars in what should be an instant classic. After pissing off Catholics, and capturing readers' interest nationwide, Da Vinci Code will without a doubt he a huge box-office success.
3. Superman Returns - While this is the only comic book film I'm really looking forward to this year, it still doesn't even look that great. I was less than impressed with the trailer as well as the Halloween-esque Superman costume, but you never know, this could be the reinvention of the man of steel that we've all been waiting for. Cross your fingers!
2. Scary Movie 4 - As one of the few who nearly peed themselves laughing at Scary Movie 3, I am on the edge of my seat waiting for Scary Movie 4! From the bizarre set visits in which there will be an alleged scene featuring Dr. Phil and Shaq spoofing 'Saw' to Carmen Electra returning to mock Bryce Dallas Howard in 'The Village', or the fact that Regina Hall has died TWICE in the past Scary Movies, but returns yet again, 'SM4' looks to be the hilarious comedy we've all been waiting for. I'm a huge fan of Anna Faris, and after watching 'Just Friends', I was reassured that Anna Faris is a comedic prodigy, and is capable of holding a movie on her own. It's going to be the funniest thing we ever sawed!
1. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest - The sequel we've all been waiting for, whether you'd like to admit it or not is Dead Mans Chest. The actor of our time, Depp, returns as the drunken pirate Jack Sparrow, along with the beautiful Keira Knightley and talented Orlando Bloom. The trailer seemed to be all we expected; more fun, more action, and more laughs! Davey Jones, the cannibalistic octopus-man, looks to be the perfect pick for some summer movie fare.
OTHER HONORABLE MENTIONS:
*Cars - Though it doesn't look too appealing, and it will probably do mediocre like Robots on the count of it lacking human emotions and feelings, Disney/Pixar are yet to disappoint.
*X3 - Never been a big fan of this franchise, but it's good fun. The third installment should be worthy of admission costs, and I look foward to seeing it.. Just not that much.
*Hostel - Could be the next 'Saw', could be the next 'Wolf Creek'. While it looks to be decent gory fare, I haven't seen or read enough about it to place it in the top ten.
*Happy Feet - After March of the Penguins popularized the critters, it's going to be a hit no doubt. Throw in Robin Williams and cute CGI, you got yourself a winner.
*Date Movie (and I'm leery on this one...)
*Saw III - It definitely didn't even come close to making my top ten, but I'm anxious to see how they manage to put this franchise to sleep. It's gonna blow, and it'll be the last nail in its coffin.
10. Poseidon - The obligatory natural disaster/storm film of the year is here, and it looks to be a thrill ride, to say the least. And I mean, come on! Have you seen the trailer? Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas is gonna die on that ship! No more humps for her... Perhaps a new disaster classic, right up there next to 'The Perfect Storm' and 'Titanic'.
9. Over The Hedge - Though the whole "family film with lots of cute animals but with adult undertones" formula is becoming a bit tiresome, this one looks worthy of a matinee. A very talented voice-over cast, great CGI, and an interesting premise make Over The Hedge look to be fun family fare, if not much else.
8. The Santa Clause 3 - I know, I know, cheesy novelty holiday fare, trust me! I know. As a big fan of the original, and a so-so fan of the sequel, Santa Clause 3 sounds like the over-the-top novelty Christmas fruitcake I ever so crave. Perhaps this is due to the lack of Holiday movies this year and my bizarre liking for the season.
7. The Lady in the Water - As a HUGE 'The Village' hater, I'm hesitant to even include this one in my top ten, but the premise seems interesting enough, and it at least won't make me dumber like The Santa Clause 3 probably will. M. Night has one more chance to impress me, and I think he'll pull it off. A modern bedtime story directed by a master of suspense sounds like fun to me!
6. Grindhouse - Tarantino + Rodriguez = Cinematic gold. The team that brought us 'Sin City' reunites to bring us gory zombie flicks done the old-fashioned way. Can't wait for a trailer or production stills!
5. Miami Vice - Unless it's just a well-crafted movie trailer, Miami Vice is going to be a hit this summer. Two well-respected actors team up with one kick-ass director and bring us back in time to the 80s. Because it aint summer without that one ass-kicking action flick, and with Fox and Farrell on board, and Mann directing, chances are we're all gonna be in for a ride!
4. The Da Vinci Code - The big-screen adaptation of the book that everyone has, but nobody has read is here! And we're all excited... But we don't know why. Ron Howard directs, and Tom Hanks stars in what should be an instant classic. After pissing off Catholics, and capturing readers' interest nationwide, Da Vinci Code will without a doubt he a huge box-office success.
3. Superman Returns - While this is the only comic book film I'm really looking forward to this year, it still doesn't even look that great. I was less than impressed with the trailer as well as the Halloween-esque Superman costume, but you never know, this could be the reinvention of the man of steel that we've all been waiting for. Cross your fingers!
2. Scary Movie 4 - As one of the few who nearly peed themselves laughing at Scary Movie 3, I am on the edge of my seat waiting for Scary Movie 4! From the bizarre set visits in which there will be an alleged scene featuring Dr. Phil and Shaq spoofing 'Saw' to Carmen Electra returning to mock Bryce Dallas Howard in 'The Village', or the fact that Regina Hall has died TWICE in the past Scary Movies, but returns yet again, 'SM4' looks to be the hilarious comedy we've all been waiting for. I'm a huge fan of Anna Faris, and after watching 'Just Friends', I was reassured that Anna Faris is a comedic prodigy, and is capable of holding a movie on her own. It's going to be the funniest thing we ever sawed!
1. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest - The sequel we've all been waiting for, whether you'd like to admit it or not is Dead Mans Chest. The actor of our time, Depp, returns as the drunken pirate Jack Sparrow, along with the beautiful Keira Knightley and talented Orlando Bloom. The trailer seemed to be all we expected; more fun, more action, and more laughs! Davey Jones, the cannibalistic octopus-man, looks to be the perfect pick for some summer movie fare.
OTHER HONORABLE MENTIONS:
*Cars - Though it doesn't look too appealing, and it will probably do mediocre like Robots on the count of it lacking human emotions and feelings, Disney/Pixar are yet to disappoint.
*X3 - Never been a big fan of this franchise, but it's good fun. The third installment should be worthy of admission costs, and I look foward to seeing it.. Just not that much.
*Hostel - Could be the next 'Saw', could be the next 'Wolf Creek'. While it looks to be decent gory fare, I haven't seen or read enough about it to place it in the top ten.
*Happy Feet - After March of the Penguins popularized the critters, it's going to be a hit no doubt. Throw in Robin Williams and cute CGI, you got yourself a winner.
*Date Movie (and I'm leery on this one...)
*Saw III - It definitely didn't even come close to making my top ten, but I'm anxious to see how they manage to put this franchise to sleep. It's gonna blow, and it'll be the last nail in its coffin.