2018 Film 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. My opinions may change closer to the release dates (I missed two films from last year). Keep in mind that most these dates are flexible (some might get pushed into 2019). Here they are in release date order:

1. Black Panther (Feb.16)

Marvel has been on a roll lately. Bring on Black Panther.

2. Game Night (Feb.23)

Ultra-competitive gamers in ‘fake’ murder mystery. Could be interesting.

3. Isle of Dogs (Mar.23)

It’s Wes Anderson. And if you can read the names on the poster. Wow.

4. Ready Player One (Mar.30)

Spielberg is bringing some nostalgia and a fun treasure hunt to theatres.

5. Avengers: Infinity War (May.4)

The gang’s all here, including Guardians of the Galaxy. I’m all in.

6. Solo: A Star Wars Story (May.25)

Despite change in directors, looking forward to Han Solo’s backstory.

7. Deadpool 2 (Jun.1)

Enjoyed the first one immensely. Love seeing Ryan Reynolds have fun.

8. Ocean’s 8 (Jun.8)

Like the cast. Hope it’s not another Ghostbusters debacle. Crossing fingers.

9. The Incredibles 2 (Jun.15)

One of my favourite Pixar films. And Brad Bird is back directing. Score.

10. Tag (Jun.15)

No-holds-barred game of tag goes extreme. Sounds stupidly funny.

11. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (Jun.22)

The early trailers have me interested. And who doesn’t like Chris Pratt.

12. Ant-Man and the Wasp (Jul.6)

Like Ant-Man, hate the Wasp. But I’ll watch it anyway cause it’s Marvel.

13. Mission: Impossible 6 (Jul.27)

One of my favourite ongoing franchises. What stunt will Cruise do next?

14. First Man (Oct.12)

Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon. Sure.

15. Holmes & Watson (Nov.9)

Will Ferrell and John C Reilly as the sleuthing duo. Could be fun.

16. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (Nov.16)

Enjoyed the first film more than I thought I would. Bring on the sequel.

17. Creed 2 (Nov.21)

Stallone is back writing/directing. Hope he follows Ryan Coogler’s lead.

18. Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet (Nov.21)

Thought the first one was pretty entertaining. I’ll watch more Ralph.

19. Mary Poppins Returns (Dec.25)

Lin Manuel Miranda is in it. It should be some whimsical fun in the theatre.

20. Bohemian Rhapsody (Dec.25)

A bio-pic of Freddie Mercury starting the Mr. Robot guy. Could be good.

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