Major Theatrical Releases October 2017

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Major Theatrical Releases October 2017
October brings some long-awaited horror movies, as well as some very dramatic period pieces, apocalyptic events, and the return of everyone's lovable Madea.

Here are the major theatrical releases for October 2017.

**THERE WILL BE NO SPOILERS, 
since the films aren't released yet.
Also, dates are subject to change**


The Mountain Between Us
October 6

Oscar winner Kate Winslet and Golden Globe winner Idris Elba star as strangers who charter a private flight home, only to have the plane crash land on top of a mountain.  No one knows where they're at, and they only have each other to rely on.  It looks to be an exciting film about the power of perseverance and the indelibly of the human spirit, plus it features two top-notch actors at the helm. 










Blade Runner 2049
October 6

The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved classic, "Blade Runner 2049" reunites Harrison Ford with one of his most well-known roles, and also welcomes Ryan Gosling and Jared Leto to the cast.  In this futuristic action-adventure epic by director Denis Villeneuve ("Arrival"), we find a new blade runner who is search of hidden secrets, and having to find Harrison Ford's Rick Deckard, who's been missing for thirty years.  It looks like another Villeneuve classic, with stylish visuals, exciting action and a compelling story.










My Little Pony: The Movie
October 6

Little girls and Bronies alike will flock to see this animated film, starring the voice talents of Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Liev Schreiber and Sia, but that'll pretty much be the only audience this will get.  Only fans of the cartoon series even know what's happening, and as someone who's not a fan, I have no clue what's going on.  According to imdb, the movie centers around a dark force that threatens Ponyville (guessing that's where they live), and the Mane 6 (thinking Seal Team Six but lamer) embark on a journey where they use the magic of friendship to save their home.  So, that's a movie coming out.










Happy Death Day
October 13

So basically think "Groundhog Day" but in a horror format.  A girl celebrates her birthday, only to be attacked and killed by a masked killer.  She then wakes up and re-lives the day again, and again, and again.  She has to find out the mystery behind her own murder if she hopes to see tomorrow. I'm giving this film a chance.  If anything, it'll get 50 Cent's song "In Da Club" in my head.










The Foreigner
October 13

I've loved Jackie Chan in his Asian films, but when it comes to his American ones, I'm not a big fan, mostly because they're cheesy family-friendly affairs.  However, with "The Foreigner," he looks to be expressing his dramatic acting chops as well as showcasing his amazing natural karate moves in a thriller also starring Pierce Brosnan as a government official who could be hiding a deadly secret.  After his daughter is killed by a terrorist attack, mild-mannered Quan (Chan) seeks answers from Liam Hennessy (Brosnan), but instead finds only more questions, so he must rely on his old training to find the truth.  I'm pretty excited for this film, which is a rarity for an American Jackie Chan movie.










Marshall
October 13

Chadwick Boseman stars as Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice and his younger days as an attorney, and the struggles he faced.  This looks to be an Oscar-bait film with standout performances by Boseman, as well as supporting actors Sterling K. Brown, Sophia Bush, Dan Stevens and Kate Hudson.










Geostorm
October 20

In the future, a network of satellites control the worldwide weather, eliminating hurricanes and other natural disasters from striking.  However, when someone gains control of the satellites to unleash hell on earth, it's up to a few people to find the culprit and stop him before he brings about the end of the world.  This disaster-porn movie stars Gerard Butler, Abbie Cornish, Jim Sturgess, Ed Harris and Andy Garcia, and looks to be a CGI-laden apocalyptic film, so it'll be pretty cool to see.










The Snowman
October 20

Michael Fassbender stars as a detective on the hunt for a serial killer known as The Snowman, who kills his victims and makes them look like snowmen.  As he taunts the detective, he must set an elaborate trap to catch him, using Rebecca Ferguson's character as bait.  Co-starring Oscar winner J.K. Simmons, Val Kilmer and Toby Jones, this looks to be a thrilling whodunit mystery mixed with a gruesome premise and excellent actors.










Only the Brave
October 20

This true-life film tells the story of a group of firefighters who battle the famed Yarnell Hill Fire, which is one of the deadliest wildfires in American history.  It's a timely story with the current wildfires running amok in the west, and features a standout cast including Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Taylor Kitsch, James Badge Dale and Jeff Bridges.










Boo! 2: A Madea Halloween
October 20
The first "Boo!" was a surprise box-office success, earning over $73 million dollars.  Tyler Perry's character of Madea has been well-known for a long time, and now she gets her horror sequel with "Boo! 2."  It looks to be another laugh riot from the very capable hands of Tyler Perry, and look for horror spoofs to abound. 










Same Kind of Different as Me
October 20

The feel-good film of October, "Same Kind of Different as Me" features Greg Kinnear, Renee Zellweger (in her now almost unrecognizable face), Djimon Honsou and Jon Voigt.  The film centers on the rocky marriage between Kinnear and Zellweger, and how a homeless man (Honsou) could change all their futures.  While it looks to be a decent film, I remember seeing a trailer for this well over a year ago, which means it sat in limbo hell for a reason.  So I'm not too optimistic for its chances.










Jigsaw
October 27

Years after "The Final Chapter," the "Saw" franchise has been re-booted (or basically just another sequel) with "Jigsaw," where we once again wonder how the franchise can continue after its main villain died many sequels ago.  Basically it's just another excuse for brutal murders to be shown on screen for Halloween, and is an obvious cash grab film in hopes of bringing the franchise back from the dead.










Thank You for Your Service
October 27

Miles Teller stars as Adam Schumann, a soldier who returns from Iraq suffering from severe PTSD.  He relies on his wife, his fellow soldiers and doctors to help him through it, but finds it's more difficult to be back home than on the battle front.  Teller looks to give a great performance, and the film itself seems to strike a cord with people who suffer from PTSD, especially after coming back from war.










Suburbicon
October 27

Directed by George Clooney and written by Joel and Ethan Coen, "Suburbicon" stars Matt Damon, Julianne Moore and Oscar Isaac in a crime mystery that takes place in the picturesque small town.  It looks to be a dark comedy mixed with deeply dramatic overtones, and with such a stellar cast at the helm, no doubt it'll be a hit.



So there are the major theatrical releases for October 2017.

Here's the order as to how excited I am to see them:
1. Blade Runner 2049
2. The Snowman
3. The Foreigner
4. The Mountain Between Us
5. Geostorm
6. Suburbicon
7. Happy Death Day
8. Boo! 2: A Madea Halloween
9. Only the Brave
10.Marshall
11. Thank You for Your Service
12. Jigsaw
13. Same Kind of Different as Me
14. My Little Pony: The Movie

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