Alright, I know it's only February, but the Oscars are over
and the films coming out before the summer look routine and forgettable (Few
exceptions: Stop-Loss, Shine a Light: The IMAX Experience, and 21). So why not
do what I love the most? Make a top ten list: The most anticipated films of the
summer of 2008. These are the big names of the summer including Harrison Ford,
Mark Wahlberg, Will Smith, Christian Bale, and the late Heath Ledger. If new
trailers come out, the list is subject to change.
1. The Happening: After the disappointing Lady
in the Water (although it wasn't as bad as people said it was), this is M.
Night Shyamalan's first R-rated feature. The trailer looks absolutely
old-school, combining themes of Roswell
and Mass-Hysteria. Check out the trailer. You will be sucked in. 2. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the
Crystal Skull:I...AM...PUMPED...PERIOD. Everyone is back. Harrison Ford,
Karen Allen, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg. 3. The Dark Knight:The film
looks much more menacing this time. I may be the only person I know that didn't
love Batman Begins, but I'm not the biggest Batman fan. Still, Christian
Bale is one of my favorite actors and with the return of the Joker, I am very
excited. I just hope that Heath Ledger's death isn't exploited to sell tickets. 4. Pineapple Express:From the
guys who brought you Superbad (my favorite comedy of the decade), this is a new
generation of comedy. With Judd Apatow producing, Seth Rogan starring, and
James Franco as his sidekick, this looks like another stoner-classic. The trailer
is quite hilarious. 5. Iron Man:The trailer is
very promising. Robert Downey Jr. seems like a top-notch choice as the lead
hero. This is the film to start of the summer. Let's kick off with a bang. 6. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince
Caspian:The first one was solid entertainment. It was light, fun, and
a nice holiday treat. The sequel is going for a big summer release that looks
darker and more action packed. However, it looks very similar to some of Lord
of the Ring's action sequences. See the trailer for the proof. Don't worry,
I'm still optimistic. 7. Get Smart: Steve
Carell and Ann Hathaway team up for the remake of the TV series. It looks like
a much more successful Johnny English. 8. Hancock:Will Smith returns
to comedy as a washed-up superhero. The premise looked lame, but the trailer is
actually pretty damn funny. 9. The Incredible Hulk:The only
reason why I am putting this up here is because of Edward Norton. I trust him
that he wouldn't take a project unless he knew the script was solid. Let's hope
this is a huge improvement over Ang Lee's lackluster Hulk. 10. Speed Racer: The trailer looks really out there and it could be a
bit much, but I will never underestimate the Wachowski Brother's who created
the world of the Matrix. The third installment was a disappointment, but I will
keep my head held high for this one.
Runner-Up: -MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN: Ok,
there is a story behind this. I saw the trailer with some friends and it looked
absolutely terrible. But when this title appeared at the end of it, it could
quite possibly the most ridiculous and hilarious trailer I have ever seen
(because of that title). Doesn't it sound like a rejected title for a porno? WATCH
THE TRAILER.
