#12 The Social Network (October 15)
Plot: A story about the founders of the social-networking website, Facebook.
Personal opinion: There is little known about this film and I'll admit simply reading the plot above probably isn't going to generate much interest in this film. However, there are three words that make this an instant draw for me: director David Fincher. Zodiac was one of my favorite films of the past decade, so I'm very interested in seeing what he does for a follow up. This could easily turn out to be an utter bore, but I'm betting otherwise.
#11 Green Zone (March 12)
Plot: Discovering covert and faulty intelligence causes a U.S. Army officer (Damon) to go rogue as he hunts for Weapons on Mass Destruction in an unstable region.
Personal opinion: Seeing Matt Damon team up again with his Bourne director, Paul Greengrass makes this a must see. I know Iraq War films are exactly popular right now, but if anyone will draw them in, I think it'll be Damon. Based on the trailer, it appears as if this might be Jason Bourne in Iraq. Depending on who you are, that may or may not sweeten the deal. At the very least, we should get a decent action flick at a time of the year when there typically aren't many.
#10 Despicable Me (July 8)
Plot: A trio of orphan girls cause the normally deplorable Gru to rethink his plan to steal the moon.
Personal opinion: It may not be clear by the plot listed above, but this seems similar to another computer animated film I covered already, MegaMind. Both seem to be focused on superhero villains trying to change their ways. This one also boasts some decent voices, with Steve Carell playing the lead character, Gru. I've ranked this one higher simply for the fact that I've already seen trailers for it and have been amused with what I've seen. We shall see if the final product matches the quality of these early teases.
#9 Due Date (November 5)
Plot: A high-strung father-to-be is forced to hitch a ride with a college slacker on a road trip in order to make it to his child's birth on time.
Personal Opinion: Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifinakis star in this comedy by director Todd Phillips (The Hangover). Looking at those three names could this film have three more popular people than these guys attached to it. The sheer star power associated with this film is going to make this huge. Yes, the plot doesn't sound like it would appeal to young men that much, but I have to believe they'll find a way to make this road trip just as enjoyable as Phillips' other films.
#8 Shutter Island (February 19)
Plot: Drama is set in 1954, U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels is investigating the disappearance of a murderess who escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane and is presumed to be hiding on the remote Shutter Island.
Personal opinion: I feel like this is the twentieth time I've previewed this movie. If you've read this blog before you no doubt know why this film is worth checking out. Let's just hope for all of our sakes, it actually gets released on its scheduled date this time.
#7 Hot Tub Time Machine (March 19)
Plot: After a night of drinking Red Bull and vodkas, a group of guys travel back in time to when they were younger cads.
Personal opinion: If you saw my post a few weeks ago with the trailer for this film, then you saw why I find it so appealing. This seems bizarre, outrageous and downright hilarious. This film could potentially make stars out of Craig Robinson and Rob Corddry. Let's just hope this doesn't turn out to be a Snakes on a Plane where the hype is better than the actual film.
Only six slots left...what will make the top of the list?!?
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