2010 Film Guide – Pt. I
2009 is winding down to a close – and believe me we’ve got some ‘Best Of’ lists coming your way – but for now, here’s a guide to some of the big flicks you’ll want to be ready for next year. Though maybe not as good as this year, 2010 has a ton of highly anticipated movies, so we’ve broken it into two parts. Here’s part I, stay tuned for part II real soon.
Daybreakers
Who directs: Peter and Michael Spierig (who also wrote it).
Who’s in it: Ethan Hawke, Willam Dafoe, Sam Neill
What’s it about: In the year 2019, vampires are the majority. As the human race nears extinction, one vampire risks everything to save them. Check out my review for the film – this is not a prissy Twilight flick.
When is it: January 8.
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Book of Eli
Who directs: The Hughes Brothers.
Who’s in it: Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis.
What’s it about: A post-apocalyptic thriller with Denzel guarding the ‘book of eli’, a source of knowledge that could save the society. Denzel fight scenes? Sold.
When is it: January 15.
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The Lovely Bones
Who directs: Peter Jackson (who also co-wrote the screenplay adaptation).
Who’s in it: Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci.
What’s it about: Based on the popular novel by Alice Sebold, the film follows a young girl, murdered and in purgatory, trying to stop her killer from striking again.
When is it: January 15.
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Shutter Island
Who directs: Martin Scorcese.
Who’s in it: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Jackie Earle Haley.
What’s it about: A Scorcese horror film? Yes, please. Shutter Island has two investigators solving the case of the missing nutjob in a mental institution for the criminally insane.
When is it: February 19.
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Wolfman
Who directs: Joe Johnston.
Who’s in it: Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving.
What’s it about: It’s a fairly straight-forward remake of the 1941 classic.
When is it: February 12.
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A Couple of Dicks (actual title TBA)
Who directs: Kevin Smith.
Who’s in it: Bruce Willis, Tracey Morgan.
What’s it about: A buddy cop flick in the vein of Beverly Hills Cop, about two police officers on the hunt for a stolen baseball card.
When is it: February 26.
The Crazies
Who directs: Breck Eisner.
Who’s in it: Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell.
What’s it about: A remake of George Romero’s 1973 flick in which the people of a small town begin to go violently insane.
When is it: February 26.
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Alice In Wonderland
Who directs: Tim Burton.
Who’s in it: Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Crispin Glover (and a slew of high-profile voices).
What’s it about: A continuation of Lewis Carroll’s original story finds Alice older, and back in Wonderland. The film will mix live-action and motion-capture in 3D.
When is it: March 5.
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Hot Tub Time Machine
Who directs: Steve Pink.
Who’s in it: John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke.
What’s it about: A time machine, that doubles as a hot tub, sends 4 friends back in time to 1986.
When is it: March 19.
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Clash of the Titans
Who directs: Louis Leterrier.
Who’s in it: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes.
What’s it about: An action-packed fantasy film about the war between men, kings and gods. A remake of the 1981 film of the same name.
When is it: March 26.
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Kick-Ass
Who directs: Matthew Vaughn.
Who’s in it: Aaron Johnson, Nicholas Cage, Christopher Mintz-Plasse.
What’s it about: A timid fanboy becomes a real-life superhero and discovers he’s not alone in the quest for justice. Based on the violent and funny comic series from acclaimed writer Mark Millar.
When is it: April 16.
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A Nightmare on Elm Street
Who directs: Samuel Bayer.
Who’s in it: Jackie Earle Haley, Clancy Brown, Kyle Gallner.
What’s it about: A remake of the 1984 classic that spawned a legendary character and franchise. This version is taking a darker approach to the story of Freddy Krueger, the horrific figure that haunts the dreams of the the children of Springwood.
When is it: April 30.
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Piranha 3D
Who directs: Alexandre Aja.
Who’s in it: Elisabeth Shue, Ving Rhames, Christopher Llyod, Jerry O’Connell, Richard Dreyfuss.
What’s it about: This remake of the 1978 film, now in 3D, can only be about killer piranhas. Prehistoric piranhas, actually.
When is it: April 16.
Iron Man 2
Who directs: Jon Favreau.
Who’s in it: Robert Downey, Jr., Gwenyth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, Sam Jackson.
What’s it about: In the anticipated sequel to the applauded Iron Man, Tony Stark now faces off against ruthless weapons dealer Justin Hammer and Russian whip-wielding villain Whiplash. The film will also introduce Marvel characters War Machine and Black Widow.
When is it: May 7.
Robin Hood
Who directs: Ridley Scott.
Who’s in it: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, William Hurt.
What’s it about: A new version of the legendary tale of Robin of Locksley, a crusader who returns to his homeland only to find it under the ruthless tyranny of the Sherrif of Nottingham.
When is it: May 14.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Who directs: Mike Newell.
Who’s in it: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina.
What’s it about: The team that brought you the Pirates of the Caribbean series adapts the popular video-games. It appears to be uninspired crap akin to the Scorpion King, but with more caucasian actors.
When is it: May 26.
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That does it for part I of our 2010 preview; stay tuned for part II which will feature some horror, some comic book adaptations, some sequels and the inevitable remakes.
4 Comments
hmmm. I had no idea they were remaking Pirahna. How pointless is that?
That is a pretty awesome list of upcoming movies for the most part. Lots to be excited for!
John Cusack used be entertaining to watch, What the Hell Happened??? Hot Tub time Machine??? sounds almost as lame as Dude Wheres My Car, For Shame Cusack, For Shame.