Face it: if you like films, you usually have a list as long as your arm of all the ones you can’t wait to see. We here at MovieBuzzers aren’t any different, so I’ve put together my own list of my most anticipated films of 2011. So without further ado, hit “more” to check out my list, which is in the order of the films’ release dates.
THOR (May 6)
The Mighty Thor can’t be the easiest comic book character to translate to the screen, and the fact that it’s being directed by Kenneth Branagh — not known for directing blockbusters, to say the least — has me thinking that Branagh might do for Thor what Jon Favreau did for Iron Man — make a superhero film that’s a lot more than a smash ’em up flick.
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES (May 20)
Pirates 4 didn’t seem like it was happening, yet now we’re contemplating films beyond that. I thought the Pirates series lost a lot of steam with the last film, but perhaps all Jack Sparrow needs is a cast of mostly new faces. Plus, as a Stones fan, I’d pay anything to see more of Keith Richards in a pirate costume.
THE HANGOVER: PART II (May 26)
The Hangover was one of the best comedies of 2009, and there’s a huge amount of buzz around this one. The real question is — can the cast and crew pull it off, or will it receive the most dreaded stigma a sequel can get — “it’s not as good as the original”?
THE TREE OF LIFE (May 27)
I am interested in this film because a) it’s directed by the incomparable Terrence Malick and b) He is not revealing anything about it. Both are good reasons to see the film.
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS (June 3)
Why not? I swore that X-Men 3 was a franchise killer, so I’m happy to see that I’m wrong. I can’t say the mutants that have been announced so far have done much to get me interested, but the 1960s setting definitely has.
GREEN LANTERN (June 17)
With the exception of the always-popular Batman, Marvel has ruled the box office since the turn of the century. Green Lantern is DC’s chance to strike back. And while the effects in the first trailer seemed rough, I’m assuming there’s more work to be done to make the film look good in IMAX.
CARS 2 (June 24)
If you asked me what Pixar movie most needed a sequel I wouldn’t know what I’d pick — but it definitely wouldn’t have been Cars, especially since the deaths of Paul Newman and George Carlin. But Michael Caine? I can’t say no to that!
RISE OF THE APES (June 24)
Star Wars is mercifully over, Star Trek has just become hot again… why not a revival of the other classic Sci-Fi franchise, Planet of the Apes? Tim Burton‘s version was regrettable, so perhaps there will be more success here. Something tells me that it’ll all come down to how good the CG apes look, but with The Lord of the Rings studio WETA behind it, I think the film’s in good hands.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER (July 22)
I think I’ve just about waited my whole life for a Captain America movie. I’m happy that I won’t have to wait anymore, especially since the first images have looked like everything I’ve wanted out of a Cap film.
COWBOYS & ALIENS (July 29)
Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford are usually worth seeing a movie for on their own. But together? And directed by Iron Man‘s Jon Favreau? And you’re saying I have to wait until July?
CONAN THE BARBARIAN (August 19)
It’s been nearly three decades since the last Conan film, and I for one think that’s too long. If 300 could be a box office hit, there’s no reason the original bloodthirsty barbarian couldn’t hack it too… pun definitely intended.
THE MUPPETS (November 23)
Name something as consistently funny as the Muppets. Actually, don’t bother trying — it’s not possible. It’s been too long since the Muppets had a film on the big screen, and this one will be great if their YouTube channel, which has been nothing but gold over the last year, is any indication.
HUGO CABRET (December 9)
Scorsese in 3-D? I don’t care what it’s about, it’s going to be a work of art.
SHERLOCK HOLMES 2 (December 16)
Robert Downey Jr. kickstarted another franchise with his brilliant portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in 2009, so a sequel is a must — and with Holmes’ nemesis Moriarty in the mix, there’s plenty of potential for this film to eclipse the wonderful original.
THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN (December 23)
Let me get this straight… a script co-written by Edgar Wright, directed by Steven Spielberg, produced by Peter Jackson, and scored by John Williams? I’d even watch the Icecapades if it had that level of talent behind it!
Let us know what films you might be anticipating in 2011 in the comments section below! And Happy New Year to you all!
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