2016 Movie Preview

Here’s what looks interesting at a glance for the new year. Again, I am basing a lot of my picks on the people involved, familiarity, or an interesting plot description. Keep in mind that most these dates are flexible (some might get pushed into 2017). Here they are in release date order:

1. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (Feb.5)

Based on the book that mixes Jane Austen with zombie killing. Sounds fun.

2. Deadpool (Feb.12)

A potty-mouthed violent superhero. The trailers are pretty funny.

3. Zoolander 2 (Feb.12)

I loved the first one, so I’ll give this one a shot.

4. Zootopia (Mar.4)

Would have probably ignored the film but the sloths clip is awesome.

5. Allegiant (Mar.18)

I followed Tris and Four this far, might as well go the distance.

6. Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice (Mar.25)

Let’s see if it is able to live up to the all the hype.

7. Captain America: Civil War (May.6)

Never thought the Captain America series would be the best one. Wow.

8. Alice Through the Looking Glass (May.27)

I’ll join Depp’s Mad Hatter for another round. Sad Tim Burton’s not directing.

9. Finding Dory (Jun.17)

Apparently Ellen can wish movies into existence. Can’t go wrong with Pixar.

10. Ghostbusters (Jul.15)

Let’s see if the female version works. I do like the comediennes involved.

11. Star Trek Beyond (Jul.22)

No JJ Abrams, but Simon Pegg helped write it so it should be awesome.

12. Bourne 5 (Jul.29)

Don’t know the official name but Matt Damon & Paul Greengrass are back.

13. Suicide Squad (Aug.5)

The bad guys take charge, including Jared Leto’s Joker. Looks dark.

14. Gambit (Oct.7)

More interested in Doug Liman’s directing than Channing Tatum starring.

15. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (Oct.21)

I always like a good Tom Cruise flick. Thought the first one was decent.

16. Doctor Strange (Nov.4)

Marvel and Benedict Cumberbatch, together at last.

17. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Nov.18)

I’m down for a Harry Potter prequel. I like Eddie Redmayne.

18. Star Wars: Rogue One (Dec.16)

A one-off Star Wars prequel. Sounds interesting enough.

19. Assassin’s Creed (Dec.21)

It’s one of the only video games I play. Hope it’s not Prince of Persia-like.

20. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Dec.25)

Tim Burton’s directing this. Sure.

For those who like to plan ahead

Upcoming in 2017: Star Wars VIII; Guardians of the Galaxy 2; Justice League: Part 1; Despicable Me 3; Pirates of the Caribbean 5; Thor 3; Avatar 2, Lego Batman, Bad Boys III, Cars 3