Major Theatrical Releases March 2018
Major Theatrical Releases March 2018
Here are the major theatrical releases for March 2018.
**THERE WILL BE NO SPOILERS,
since the films aren't released yet.
Also, dates are subject to change**
Death Wish
March 2
Better known for directing horror classics like "Hostel" and "Cabin Fever," Eli Roth turns to action in this modernized remake of the classic Charles Bronson revenge thriller. Bruce Willis stars as a man who looses his family, and sets to the streets of Chicago for vigilante justice. It looks to be a non-stop thrill ride, which is no surprise considering Willis is at the helm.
Red Sparrow
March 2
Jennifer Lawrence once again showcases her action prowess with "Red Sparrow," where she plays a Russian woman turned into a spy - known as a Sparrow - after witnessing a murder. She rises the ranks and becomes one of their best operatives, until she falls for an American CIA agent, and threatens everything she worked to build. The film was directed by Francis Lawrence (no relation), who also directed Lawrence in three out of the four "Hunger Games" films, and looks to be an exciting action thriller.
A Wrinkle in Time
March 9
Based off the beloved children's book by Madeleine L'Engle, "A Wrinkle in Time" centers on a young girl who sets out to free her father from an evil force on a new planet, guided by three astral travelers played by Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling. The film looks to be a dazzling visual spectacle with a hopeful message and one that families can watch together.
The Strangers: Prey at Night
March 9
In 2008, "The Strangers" sent chills through moviegoers, telling the story of a young couple tortured by three people wearing masks, who invaded their home because "they were home." Now, ten years later, the masked bandits return, this time torturing a family in an abandoned trailer park. While it still looks terrifying and frightening, I feel it could be a little too much - the first one was a classic, and trying to make it happen again in typical horror sequel fashion (ramping up the victim list for example) could prove to be detrimental. But I'm still very excited to see it.
Gringo
March 9
Boasting a great ensemble cast including Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton, David Oyelowo, Amanda Seyfried, Thandie Newton and Sharlto Copley, "Gringo" centers on a man who travels to Mexico in business and gets caught up in the local gangs, while dealing with his own shady dealings. This comedy looks to be filled with laughs and action, and is directed by Nash Edgerton - Joel Edgerton's brother.
The Hurricane Heist
March 9
This looks like something that should've been a SyFy Channel Original, after the awful "Sharknado" series. Bank robbers decide to use a Category 5 hurricane to hide their crime, and the effects look absolutely atrocious. I'm curious how big name stars like Melissa George and Toby Kebbell decided to star in a film that will be an unmitigated disaster.
Tomb Raider
March 16
I'm still waiting for a decent movie taken from a video game, and I actually have high hopes for this one. Starring Oscar winner Alicia Vikander, "Tomb Raider" focuses on Lara Croft's beginnings, like how the game has gone back to its roots as well. Vikander looks every part Lara Croft, and she seems to be able to hold her own in an action blockbuster. Hopefully she can pull off the impossible and make a great movie-from-video-game adaptation.
Love, Simon
March 16
Nick Robinson stars as Simon, a closeted gay teen who's tired of hiding in the shadows and feels like he deserves his own love story. Unlike most romantic dramas, I'm really excited to see this film and see how it all works out, because it's something unique and also an issue that millions of teenagers suffer through everyday - how will the world accept them because they're different? Looks great all around.
7 Days in Entebbe
March 16
Daniel Bruhl and Rosamund Pike star in this true-life story of the most daring hostage rescue operation in history. When Palestinian and German terrorists take an airplane hostage, the Israeli government approves a daring rescue operation that could end very badly. As with most films of this genre, it looks to be exciting and dramatic, with two great actors at the helm.
I Can Only Imagine
March 16
The Christian band MercyMe released a song called "I Can Only Imagine," and it became one of Christian music's biggest hits, and was the most played contemporary Christian song of all time. This is how band leader Bart Millard came up with the song, remembering growing up with his abusive father (played by Randy Quaid). This will surely hit well with Christian audiences, but won't be interesting at all for anyone else.
Pacific Rim: Uprising
March 23
Visionary director Guillermo del Toro introduced the world to "Pacific Rim" in 2013, starring Charlie Hunnam and Idris Elba, and it was a tremendous success. Now, "Uprising" will be released without del Toro, but still looks as action packed as the original. The sequel finds the world again under attack by creatures known as Kaiju, and humanity again turns to soldiers who operate gigantic robots called Jaegers to combat them. Only this time, there seems to be an enemy within that wants the Kaiju to succeed. This is my most anticipated film for spring, and looks to be every part as exciting and action-packed as the original.
Sherlock Gnomes
March 23
When their gnome friends go missing, Gnomeo and Juliet turn to famed gnome sleuth Sherlock Gnomes and his trusty assistant Watson to find them. The film "Gnomeo & Juliet" was a modest hit back in 2011, and even though no one asked for a sequel, this one looks somewhat funny and fun for the entire family. Plus the film boasts a strong vocal cast, including James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mary J. Blige and Johnny Depp as the titular hero. 
Isle of Dogs
March 23
Director Wes Anderson has released some of the most unique visionary films in recent memory, including "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "The Fantastic Mr. Fox." With "Isle of Dogs," he once again returns to stop motion to tell the story of a young boy who travels to an island occupied by exiled dogs to find his missing pooch. The animation looks absolutely stunning, the concept unique and even parallel to the world today, and the voice cast is a venerable who's who for modern day actors (including Bryan Cranston, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Scarlett Johansson, Greta Gerwig, Frances McDormand, Ken Watanbe, Jeff Goldblum and Courtney B. Vance).
Unsane
March 23
Starring "The Crown" star Claire Foy, "Unsane" centers around a woman who is being stalked by an ex, who finds herself committed to a mental institution against her will. She thinks she sees her stalker everywhere, and begins to wonder if she really is insane. Directed by Steven Soderbergh ("Erin Brockovich," "Ocean's Eleven"), this looks to be an interesting psychological thriller with many twists and turns along the way.
Paul, Apostle of Christ
March 28
Jim Caviezel returns to the Christian cinema world as Luke, the author of the gospel bearing his name, who finds the apostle Paul and chronicles his journey, from his conversion as a former Christian killer to the author of over 90% of the New Testament. James Faulkner stars as Paul, and the film looks to be a great addition to the Easter holiday, with great actors and an interesting story.
Ready Player One
March 29
Every time they release a new trailer, my mind goes into psychedelic overload. Steven Spielberg directs this film adapted from a novel by Ernest Cline that takes place in the future, where overpopulation has resulted in a stagnant world: no one can go anywhere anymore. Then there's the Oasis, a virtual reality world where you can be anyone you want. When the real world and gaming world collide, it's up to one kid to save both worlds. Featuring an eye-boggling amount of references to classic video games, films, and everything else in between (Freddy Krueger, Chucky, the "Jurassic Park" T-Rex, King Kong, The Iron Giant, "Halo," the DeLorean, and so on), this looks like a film totally geared for me, and I am beyond excited to see how it all plays out.
Acrimony
March 30
Directed, written, and produced by Tyler Perry, "Acrimony" stars Taraji P. Henson as a woman scored by her husband, who will stop at nothing to get revenge. Henson is at the top of her game, a fierce actress who throws herself entirely into her roles, and once again it looks like she'll be playing a fierce femme fatale who will always gain the upper hand. 
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
March 30
Just in time for Easter, Pure Flix will release the third film in the "God's Not Dead" franchise - I wonder how many of these films they'll have to make in order to convince people God's not dead...you'd think they would've gotten their point across after the first film, or at least the sequel "God's Not Dead 2: God's Not Deader." Much like "I Can Only Imagine," this looks like it will be a hit for Christian audiences, but not so much for the mainstream movie goers.
So there are the major theatrical releases for March 2018.
Here's the order as to how excited I am to see them:
1. Pacific Rim: Uprising
2. Ready Player One
3.Tomb Raider
4. A Wrinkle in Time
5. Red Sparrow
6. Love, Simon
7. Isle of Dogs
8. The Strangers: Prey at Night
9. Acrimony
10. Death Wish
11. Paul, Apostle of Christ
12. 7 Days in Entebbe
13. Gringo
14. Unsane
15. Sherlock Gnomes
16. God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
17. The Hurricane Heist
18. I Can Only Imagine
2. Ready Player One
3.Tomb Raider
4. A Wrinkle in Time
5. Red Sparrow
6. Love, Simon
7. Isle of Dogs
8. The Strangers: Prey at Night
9. Acrimony
10. Death Wish
11. Paul, Apostle of Christ
12. 7 Days in Entebbe
13. Gringo
14. Unsane
15. Sherlock Gnomes
16. God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
17. The Hurricane Heist
18. I Can Only Imagine
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