Worst2First: My Most Anticipated Films of Winter 2018-2019
Worst2First:
My Most Anticipated Films of Winter 2018-2019
Here are my most anticipated films for winter (December, January, February), worst2first...
**THERE WILL BE NO SPOILERS**
Also, dates are subject to change
#10
Aquaman
December 21
To say the DCEU is failing is an understatement, as only "Wonder Woman" so far has lived up to the hype. With turmoil occurring behind the scenes (such as Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill leaving the franchise), it looks that the DCEU will always be the underling to the more successful Marvel Cinematic Universe. While "Justice League" was a huge letdown, Jason Momoa's Aquaman was one of the small highlights, and now he gets to shine in his own origin film. While many people make reference to the fact that the trailer greatly resembles Marvel's "Black Panther" - and the overall theme does as well - I am cautiously optimistic that this will be good, as we find Aquaman returning to Atlantis to stop his brother from waging war on humanity.
#9
Mary Poppins Returns
December 19
It's been 54 years since Mary Poppins graced the big screen, so it's more than time for her to make a return, and just in time for the family-friendly Christmas season. Emily Blunt plays Mary Poppins, who returns to help the Banks children once again after a family tragedy, and shows them how they can be happy in the midst of sorrow and turmoil. Blunt looks made for the role, and with a strong supporting cast including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Colin Firth, Meryl Streep, Angela Lansbury, and Dick Van Dyke (who's the only actor from the original to return), this looks to be a fantastic, fun film the whole family can enjoy.
#8
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
December 14
Until now, the general superhero film has been rather linear - not really exploring the concept of multiple dimensions. "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" explores the concept of several universes, each one having their own Spider-Man (or Spider-Woman, or Spider-Pig, and so on). In the main universe, we meet Miles Morales, who is Spider-Man in his universe - until a wormhole opens and several other Spider-Men enter his world. Together they must find a way to set everything right so they can all get to their respective worlds. This animated movie looks fantastic, with top-notch animations and a talented voice cast.
#7
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
February 18
The first "LEGO Movie" was a surprise hit, one that both old and young enjoyed tremendously. The vocal talents of Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Will Ferrell, and Morgan Freeman - combined with stunning animations and a hilarious, razor-sharp script - made for a easily re-watchable film. Now most of the cast is back for the sequel, where Chris Pratt's Emmet must save his friends from an intergalactic invader named Sweet Mayhem after his world is turned into a vast wasteland where everyone is hardened - except for him. This looks to be another action-packed, hilarious thrill ride and I can't wait to see it.
#6
Happy Death Day 2U
February 14
"Happy Death Day" was a surprise hit two years ago, a re-vitalization of the slasher genre, and making a star out of Jessica Rothe. Rothe played Tree, a sorority girl who got caught in a time loop on her birthday where she gets murdered every day until she could solve her own murder. Having accomplished that, she thought the terror was over, but now she finds herself again stuck in a time loop, but this time the killer isn't just targeting her, but her friends as well - and she has to die every day to save their lives. The first blended horror with dark humor beautifully, and this looks more of the same - which is just fine by me.
#5
Vice
December 25
Last year, Gary Oldman totally transformed himself into Winston Churchill in "Darkest Hour," and it earned him an Academy Award. This year, Christian Bale totally transforms himself into Dick Cheney in "Vice," and it looks like he'll be a strong contender for an Oscar. The film follows Cheney's rise to power as George W. Bush's Vice-President, and looks to be filled with powerful performances not just from Bale, but from supporting cast members Sam Rockwell, Amy Adams, and Steve Carell.
#4
Welcome to Marwen
December 21
Steve Carell has had a stellar year in cinema, first with his tremendous tour-de-force performance in "Beautiful Boy," and now in "Welcome to Marwen," the Robert Zemeckis-directed film that finds Mark, a former artist, the victim of a vicious beating. To cope with the trauma, he creates a miniature World War II village and places himself in it, along with a gang of tough women who serve as his support. These women parallel the real women Mark knows who's been helping him through his tough time, and they serve as the butt-kicking action heroes in his story. With a strong supporting cast, dazzling animations, and an emotional story at its core, this looks to be an emotional thrill-ride that I'm very excited to see.
#3
The Mule
December 14
Clint Eastwood returns to the screen (as well as behind the screen) in "The Mule," the true story of Leo Sharp, who, at age 80, became a drug courier for the Sinaloa Cartel. Having not served as the best father and husband, Sharp puts his job in front of everything in his life, and faces the consequences as he's hunted by officer Colin Bates, played by Bradley Cooper. Eastwood looks to deliver another powerful performance, just one more added to his unparalleled career.
#2
Mary Queen of Scots
December 7
"Mary Queen of Scots" tells the story of distant cousins Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I, and the rivalry they faced when one became pregnant and threatened to rule both England and Scotland. While I'm not expecting an entirely accurate history lesson, what I am expecting is a tremendous, powerful film featuring two stellar actresses - Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, both Academy Award nominees - as they face off against each other.
#1
Glass
January 18
M. Night Shyamalan exploded on the scene with "The Sixth Sense" and "Unbreakable," but soon fell from grace with a string of disastrous misses including "The Last Airbender" and "The Happening," but then found a rejuvenation with "The Visit" and especially "Split," a film about a man who has 25 multiple personalities, including the Beast. Now, Shyalaman brings together "Unbreakable" and "Split" with "Glass," centering on the three main characters from those two films - Mr. Glass, David Dunn, and Kevin Wendell Crumb - as they come into contact with one another and face off in a true hero versus villain showdown. Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis and James McAvoy return to their roles, along with several supporting cast members from the previous films, along with Sarah Paulson as a psychiatrist who doesn't believe in superpowers, and this looks to be a massive hit for Shyamalan.
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