Well, Hello 2017!

Most Anticipated Films of 2017

Well, hello everyone. I know it has been a while since we have spoken, but the truth is I haven’t really had much to say. I was utterly disappointed with the way that 2016 turned out, film-wise, that I had to walk away from this for a bit. I took a look at my much anticipated list and realized that maybe two of those films were worth anyone’s time, those of course being Rogue One and The Nice Guys. So I figured that this being a new year and with that comes new beginnings, I want to look ahead to a year with so many films to look forward to. (P.S. I apologize for leaving you…it wasn’t you, it was me.)

Honorable Mentions:

John Wick—Chapter 2: In late 2014 an action film snuck into theaters and blew everyone’s mind. Now since then we have all been clamoring for a little more John Wick.

Kingsman-The Golden Circle: Kingsman: Secret Service is another film that took people by surprise and intrigued for more snooty British spy antics.

Justice League: Okay so Batman v. Superman or Suicide Squad didn’t go so well, now DC Comics fanboys everywhere are praying that 2017 will be a better year for their beloved characters.

Wonder Woman: Please see comments above. Wonder Woman’s theme from BvS gets me jazzed though!

Blade Runner 2049: Loved Ridley Scott’s sci-fi masterpiece, however I am just a little skeptical trying to do a sequel 35 years later.

8 Most Anticipated fro 2017

(Yes I understand this list gets bigger and bigger each year!)

 #8—Logan

First and foremost, there are very few things in the upcoming cinematic world that is more exciting than seeing a rated R Wolverine movie with Hugh Jackman portraying the titular character. Sprinkle in some Old Man Logan storyline and the “passing of the torch” to X-23 and you have a recipe for a great movie. However, as much as I am excited by this film there are a couple things that worry me about the final product. First is the comparisons to Deadpool and the R rating. Deadpool was a nice addition to the comic book film genre, nevertheless people need to remember the difference in characters and the huge difference in tone Logan will be. Second is the X-Men continuity and where this film will actually fit in the grand scheme of the X-Franchise. If only 20^th Century Fox and the producers of these films can get that under control, I believe that the X-Franchise could be as good, if not better, than the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

#7—Spider-Man: Homecoming

Speaking of the MCU, Spider-Man is finally coming home. Tom Holland was one of many bright spots of Captain America: Civil War and the recent Homecoming trailer just added to the eagerness that I have for this film. I strongly think that introducing new villains and not recycling old rogues that we have already seen on screen was a wise idea, but I’m not so sure about the amount of villains was as smart. Though easing Spider-Man into the already vast MCU is a major plus as well. If Holland can continue with the wit and enthusiasm he had in Civil War, then Spider-Man: Homecoming is going to do just fine.

#6—Alien: Covenant

Ridley Scott + Science Fiction + Alien Franchise = Awesomeness! Dare I say more? Now I think that we can all agree that Prometheus was hit or miss with a lot of film goers, but I dare say that Scott’s official return to the Alien Franchise looks as beautifully gruesome as his 1979 classic. The sense is that Scott is returning to the horror aspect of the franchise, but setting Covenant as a prequel, with hopes of other films to follow. I am hoping that Scott is able to capture the magic of the first film, all the while adding something new and fresh to a franchise that is in need of a jumpstart.

#5—War of the Planet of the Apes

Ironically, here is a threequel to a rebooted franchise that a lot of people didn’t think we needed. Rise and Dawn were films, which I feel, quietly good with a lot of film guru’s waiting for that inevitable bad turn. With the first two films surpassing low expectations, I just hope that this isn’t the film that this groundbreaking franchise falls off the high cliff they put themselves on. I love the technology that goes into these films and still holding on to hope that the Oscars finally come in the times and see that even though Andy Serkis plays CGI characters, he is amazing and deserves a little gold statue. I am also excited to see Woody Harrelson as a villain.

#4—Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

In 1997 a film was released that blew my mind. A great mixture of action, science fiction, and comedy; The Fifth Element was a hidden gem of that year. Ever since then I have been clamoring for the day that director Luc Besson makes a film of that quality and have been slightly disappointed since. But this year, Besson has made his way back to the world of Science Fiction and has brought with him a film that looks to be what I have been waiting for. Valerian, rumored to be a pet project of Besson, is about two operatives that try to keep the peace in the galaxy. Here’s hoping for a Multi-Pass!

3#-- Dunkirk

My favorite director is at it again, but this time he is taking on World War II. Christopher Nolan has taken audiences to vast, multilayered worlds that seem to suck us in and change us. I don’t think that following a group of Allied soldiers surrounded by Germans on the beaches of France during the early stages of the Second World War is going to be as mind blowing as Inception; however I know that Nolan is going to deliver a beautiful film with heart and soul. The trailer looks amazing and I can hold on to hope that my director won’t fail me now.

#2—Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Another surprise of 2014 was the comic book film about a ragtag group of misfits out to save the universe. James Gunn’s take on the Guardians of the Galaxy is probably the single best thing to happen to the MCU, with Civil War coming in a slight second. Guardians wasn’t supposed to do well and was only meant to fill the gap between Avenger films and yet it did much more than that. Now with all of the cast and crew back for another adventure in the cosmos, I am over the moon excited to see what these “Guardians of the Galaxy” are up to now. Crossing my fingers for another Howard the Duck sighting!

#1—Star Wars: Episode VIII 

What did I tell you all last year? Star Wars will be ever in the top spot of these Most Anticipated lists for a long while. Furthering the adventures of Rey, Finn, and the rest of the new characters of this sequel trilogy, Rian Johnson (Looper) is tasked with expanding this franchise and making it good. Being a big fan of his earlier work, I am honestly not worried. Please just don’t copy the formula of Empire Strikes Back like J.J Abrams did with A New Hope.

Alright everyone let us all pray that 2017 will be a better year for movies so that I don’t have to stay away from you good people as long as I did before.