2014 was a fantastic years for movies. The types of successful movies varied, with big, successful blockbusters and low budget indie flicks captivating audiences around the world. Now that 2014 is over, here are my top five most anticipated movies for 2015.
5. Chappie: “Chappie” will mark director Neil Blomkamp’s third sc-fi installment, following the very successful “District 9” and the solid “Elysium.” Blomkamp’s visual style is what I like most about his films, as both “District 9” and “Elysium” both had some of the best visuals I have seen in any movie. “Chappie” will follow a robot who has become the adopted son in a “dysfunctional” family. I anticipate a heartfelt tale of a robot trying to find it’s niche in a human society, and I will not be surprised if Blomkamp is able to suck a couple of tears from audiences’ eyes.
4. The Hateful Eight: Quentin Tarantino directing this film is more than enough to land this movie on my list. I was a huge fan of “Django Unchained,” and I’m hopeful that we will get more of the same from Tarantino’s latest installment. Samuel L. Jackson and Tim Roth, both favorites of Tarantino’s will star in the movie, but so will Channing Tatum. As a fan of Tatum, I am very excited to see how he will perform under Tarantino’s direction.
3. Jurassic World: The original Jurassic Park trilogy consists of one classic movie, one solid movie, and one disaster. “Jurassic Park 3” left a bad taste in the franchise’s fan’s mouths, and I’m hopeful that Jurassic World will get the Jurassic Park franchise back on the right track. Chris Pratt will be starring in the film as a man who is tasked to hunt down a new, genetically enhanced dinosaur that is loose in the film’s newest dinosaur amusement park. My biggest concern with the film is Pratt’s character; will he be able to pull off a more serious character like the trailers are portraying him as? He was able to pull off a somewhat serious, but more goofy role in “Guardians of the Galaxy,” but it looks as if this role will require a more serious performance from Pratt. Anyway, I am cautiously optimistic, but extremely excited for this film to hit theaters.
2. Star Wars: Episode VII-The Force Awakens: The last time the “Star Wars” franchise was in theaters, it was wrapping up one of the most disappointing trilogies of all time. This time around, JJ Abrams is at the helm as director, and I am very confident that he will breathe life back into this cherished franchise. He has proven that he is fully capable of pulling off a great sci-fi movie with his “Star Trek” movies, and as a big fan of the “Star Wars” franchise, I’m sure he will do everything he can to make this movie the best it can be.
1. Avengers: Age of Ultron: Seeing “The Avengers” in Theaters back in 2012 was, and still is the best time I have ever had at the movies. The film had everything a good movie, let alone a comic book movie, should have; epic action, drama, comedy, and compelling characters. With the all-star cast from the first film returning, and new additions such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen, Marvel’s newest addition to The Avenger’s saga is shaping up to be as good, if not better than the first film.
Of course, there are plenty of other potentially great movies coming out in 2015. These, however, are my most anticipated movies of the year. Do yourselves a favor and go see each of these films. This is shaping up to be another great year for movies.
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