There are a ton of cool-looking movies coming out in 2010. So you can bypass the chaff and go right to the sweet, delicious wheat, here are the films I’m most looking forward to this year:
Youth In Revolt
In theaters: 1/8
Let’s see — this movie features Michael Cera, Michael Cera’s stellar mustache, an alter ego named Francois, Zach Galifianakis, and Steve Buscemi. It’s like they made it especially for me. Throw in a few zombies and Magnum, PI, and I would see this 100 times in the theater.
The Book of Eli
In theaters: 1/15
This looks like a movie version of the game Fallout 3, one of my favorites from last year. Plus it stars Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman, two fantastic actors.
Cop Out
In theaters: 2/26
I love Kevin Smith, and I’m interested to see what he does with a buddy cop story he didn’t write. I predict awesomeness, especially since Tracy Morgan and John “Yipee-Kay-Ay, Mister Falcon” McClane are the leads.
Alice in Wonderland
In theaters: 3/5
Tim Burton is one of the most imaginative/weirdest dudes in filmmaking. And now he’s taking on the work of Lewis Carroll, one of the most imaginative/weirdest dudes in literature. I can’t wait. Next, I hope Burton does a reimagining of Jabberwocky. That will truly be a frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!
Hot Tub Time Machine
In theaters: 3/19
Not only is this a great name, but it’s a very descriptive one: a time machine that acts as a hot tub is exactly what this movie is about. So you know what you’re getting right away, which I like. I also like the cast: Chevy Chase, John Cusack, Rob Corddry, and Craig Robinson.
Cemetery Junction
In theaters: 4/7
The hilarious Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, creators of The Office (the original, British version) team up again to write and direct this comedy that Gervais describes as “The Office meets Mad Men.” Sold.
Iron Man 2
In Theaters 4/30
While I thought it was weird that Mikey from Swingers was directing the first Iron Man movie, I can’t argue with the results. This one might be even better.
Robin Hood
In theaters: 5/14
I enjoyed the Kevin Costner version of Robin Hood, but I’m hoping Russell Crowe can manage at least a halfway decent British accent since he’s Australian (and everyone knows they’re just criminal Brits, anyway). If he can just maintain the same accent throughout, though, that will be an improvement over Costner.
Predators
In theaters: 7/9
This is billed as a sequel to Predator, produced by Robert Rodriguez and starring Danny Trejo, among others. Instead of a group of soldiers, it’s a group of criminals that has to fight the predator alien hunter things. Everything I just wrote is awesome, so I’m pretty sure this will be sweet.
Tron Legacy
In theaters: 12/17
Tron with better graphics in IMAX 3D? Yes, please.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
Release date currently shrouded in mystery
I’ve never read the comic book, but everything I’ve heard about the movie leads me to believe it will be a good one, including that it’s directed by Edgar Wright, of Spaced/Shaun of the Dead/Hot Fuzz fame. The US release date hasn’t been announced yet, but the all-knowing internet tells me it should be some time in August.
Paul
Release date currently shrouded in mystery
Speaking of Spaced/Shaun of the Dead, the other creators of those fine works (Simon Pegg and Nick Frost) are starring in Paul, a geeky sci-fi buddy road trip movie directed by Greg Mottola. Glad to see the Spaced gang is doing well — they’re all extremely talented.
Is there a way to specify (or search) for 3D recorded movies. If you use 3D in the search category you get any/all references to anything related to 3D
Hi Ron,
Are you talking about 3D movies on Blu-ray? We currently don’t carry any of those due to the low demand.