Before it gets any later into the year, I present to you my premiere Top 5 list with my most anticipated movies of 2014! Appropriately enough, as we approach this year’s half-way point, not a single one of my most sought after films has been released yet. These are all films I’m more than eager to see on opening night, and for some of them I’ve been waiting patiently for their release for years. Without further ado, here are my picks for my top 5 most anticipated movies of 2014:
5. sin City: A Dame to Kill For
The long awaited sequel to Sin City is finally almost here. To be honest, I would have expected a whole Sin City trilogy to have been completed years ago, but for whatever reason, it didn’t work out like that. Fortunately, the majority of the cast will still be returning for Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, which will be broken up into four non-consecutive segments. Frank Miller, the creator of the Sin City graphic novel and co-director of the first movie reunites with acclaimed director Robert Rodriguez for this sequel. Miller even created two original stories exclusively for the film.
Admittedly, I was surprised by how much I loved the original Sin City. It certainly didn’t appeal to me at first, but it won me over with its incredible style, its deep world, and its unforgettable characters. It was perfectly dark, grimy, and cool. It also had some great performances from its remarkable cast. Judging from the trailers, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For looks like it’s right on track with the first film. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m itching for the return of Marv and another long night in Basin City.
Release date: August 22
Admittedly, I was surprised by how much I loved the original Sin City. It certainly didn’t appeal to me at first, but it won me over with its incredible style, its deep world, and its unforgettable characters. It was perfectly dark, grimy, and cool. It also had some great performances from its remarkable cast. Judging from the trailers, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For looks like it’s right on track with the first film. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m itching for the return of Marv and another long night in Basin City.
Release date: August 22
4. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Lord of the Rings saga is coming to an end with this final entry in The Hobbit trilogy. Once it’s all over and done with it, I’m sure many people will agree that Peter Jackson has helmed the greatest movie series of all time. It’s a claim that would be hard to argue against considering how well he has managed to command and combine these two incredible trilogies. For this final film, Jackson is drawing from the appendices of The Lord of the Rings trilogy to include The Battle of the Five Armies that occurs after the encounter with Smaug on The Lonely Mountain.
I’m definitely excited to see how it all ends and am glad they’re adding this epic final battle. While the first Hobbit film was met with some mild displeasure, I think both of the films so far have been fantastic. I feel that they've managed to beautifully capture the whimsical and adventurous style of The Hobbit book, which honestly I preferred reading over The Lord of the Rings. I certainly don’t expect this film to disappoint, although I hope it doesn’t have an overly long 30-minute ending like The Return of the King did. It will be a bittersweet day when The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies comes to theaters this winter, but even though the series is ending, I think we can all say we’re more than grateful for the experience.
Look for the first trailer to be released soon!
Release date: December 17
I’m definitely excited to see how it all ends and am glad they’re adding this epic final battle. While the first Hobbit film was met with some mild displeasure, I think both of the films so far have been fantastic. I feel that they've managed to beautifully capture the whimsical and adventurous style of The Hobbit book, which honestly I preferred reading over The Lord of the Rings. I certainly don’t expect this film to disappoint, although I hope it doesn’t have an overly long 30-minute ending like The Return of the King did. It will be a bittersweet day when The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies comes to theaters this winter, but even though the series is ending, I think we can all say we’re more than grateful for the experience.
Look for the first trailer to be released soon!
Release date: December 17
3. The Expendables 3
Stallone’s gang of mercenaries are back for one last ride. In this third and final installment, The Expendables 3 matches up its legendary band of action stars against the craziest star around, Mel Gibson. In the film, Gibson plays Conrad Stonebanks, who co-founded The Expendables with Stallone’s Barney Ross, but the two of them went their separate ways and are now fighting on opposing sides. The film also adds Wesley Snipes, Ronda Rousey, and Stallone's Assassins' co-star Antonio Banderas.
Being the last film in the series, I think it’s safe to assume that the stakes will be higher and the action will be bigger, than ever before. Although it certainly won’t be bloodier than ever, since Stallone opted for a PG-13 rating to help with ticket sales. While some will find that move to be complete sacrilege, I understand the rationale behind the decision. The truth is that R-rated movies just don’t perform well at the box office. Plus you can still have plenty of great action and kills in a PG-13 film, you just can’t be so graphic about it. Though I will admit that considering it’s the last film, I do wish they would have kept it rated R. Especially with Mel Gibson in the picture, since so many of his movies are known for being incredibly violent. Regardless, I’m still totally pumped for this finale, and as a huge Mel Gibson fan, I’m hopeful that it can help get his career back on track.
Release date: August 15
Being the last film in the series, I think it’s safe to assume that the stakes will be higher and the action will be bigger, than ever before. Although it certainly won’t be bloodier than ever, since Stallone opted for a PG-13 rating to help with ticket sales. While some will find that move to be complete sacrilege, I understand the rationale behind the decision. The truth is that R-rated movies just don’t perform well at the box office. Plus you can still have plenty of great action and kills in a PG-13 film, you just can’t be so graphic about it. Though I will admit that considering it’s the last film, I do wish they would have kept it rated R. Especially with Mel Gibson in the picture, since so many of his movies are known for being incredibly violent. Regardless, I’m still totally pumped for this finale, and as a huge Mel Gibson fan, I’m hopeful that it can help get his career back on track.
Release date: August 15
2. Interstellar
Christopher Nolan has a new film? One ticket, please! Interstellar is the latest movie from the guy who brought us The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, Insomnia, Memento, and The Prestige. Is it really even necessary for me to say more? I didn’t think so. I’ll see you at the movies!
Okay, okay, I’ll give a little context for those of you who don’t know what this one’s about. Interstellar is a science-fiction film that features a group of space explorers that attempt to travel through a traversable wormhole which would allow them to reach further into the universe than otherwise possible. It stars Academy Award winners Matthew McConaughey, Michael Caine, and Anne Hathaway, and also includes Academy Award nominees Jessica Chastain and Casey Affleck. Given Nolan’s superb track record, the film is sure to make a big splash at the box office.
I think Christopher Nolan has proven himself to be one of the best writers and directors in the industry. His brother Jonathan helped him write the screenplay for Interstellar, and the two of them are unquestionably an extraordinary writing duo. I expect Interstellar to be captivating, complex, and completely amazing.
Release date: November 7
Okay, okay, I’ll give a little context for those of you who don’t know what this one’s about. Interstellar is a science-fiction film that features a group of space explorers that attempt to travel through a traversable wormhole which would allow them to reach further into the universe than otherwise possible. It stars Academy Award winners Matthew McConaughey, Michael Caine, and Anne Hathaway, and also includes Academy Award nominees Jessica Chastain and Casey Affleck. Given Nolan’s superb track record, the film is sure to make a big splash at the box office.
I think Christopher Nolan has proven himself to be one of the best writers and directors in the industry. His brother Jonathan helped him write the screenplay for Interstellar, and the two of them are unquestionably an extraordinary writing duo. I expect Interstellar to be captivating, complex, and completely amazing.
Release date: November 7
1. Dumb and Dumber To
Harry and Lloyd are back?? Well then! Let's put another ssshhrimp on the barbeey! In Dumb and Dumber To, Harry and Lloyd embark on another journey, but this time they're in search of Harry's daughter, who he never even knew existed until now. Set twenty years after the original, these two lovable boneheads are sure to cause plenty of hijinks and hilarity in their quest for Harry's long lost child.
I have been waiting for this film for TWENTY YEARS! Of course it's #1 on this list! Nothing else even comes close. When I was growing up, Dumb and Dumber was (and still is) one of my all-time favorite movies. I think it's safe to say that I've probably seen it more times than I've seen any other film in my life. I never thought a sequel would become a reality. After that atrocious attempt at a prequel, I'm so glad Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels agreed to saddle up one more time. After seeing the first trailer, I'm feeling really satisfied with the direction of the film. It looks like it's sticking within the same style of humor and still remaining respectful of the original. It has some pretty big, clown-sized shoes to fill, but it looks like it's up for the challenge and will bring a whole lot of laughs this November.
Release date: November 14
I have been waiting for this film for TWENTY YEARS! Of course it's #1 on this list! Nothing else even comes close. When I was growing up, Dumb and Dumber was (and still is) one of my all-time favorite movies. I think it's safe to say that I've probably seen it more times than I've seen any other film in my life. I never thought a sequel would become a reality. After that atrocious attempt at a prequel, I'm so glad Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels agreed to saddle up one more time. After seeing the first trailer, I'm feeling really satisfied with the direction of the film. It looks like it's sticking within the same style of humor and still remaining respectful of the original. It has some pretty big, clown-sized shoes to fill, but it looks like it's up for the challenge and will bring a whole lot of laughs this November.
Release date: November 14
Agree or disagree with my choices? What films are you most anticipating? Share your opinion in the comment section below!
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