As I begin to type this blog we're just under 2 hours into 2018 and while others are finishing that last drink or preparing to negotiate the hangover they'll wake up with in the morning, I'm already focused on what a great cinematic year I expect it to be.
With some true Hollywood blockbusters on the horizon, I wanted to share twelve films that I just can't wait for this year.
1. Black Panther:
While I have heard some say that Marvels decision to bring Black Panther to the big screen was politically or racially motivated, I for one say this character was long overdue for his feature film debut!
Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, in which T'Challa witnessed the death of his father, T'Challa has now assumed the role of both the ruler of the advanced nation of Wakanda and that of The Black Panther - the protector of his nations people.
T'Challa must now do battle with those who would threaten his nation, both from outside his borders and withing.
Black Panther releases on February 16th, and if you haven't seen the trailer yet then check it out!t
2. Ready Player One:
Based on the novel by Ernest Cline and directed by Oscar winner Steven Spielberg, Ready Player One promises to be a fantastic treasure hunt ripe with music and pop culture references from the 1980's!
When the creator of a virtual reality world known as the OASIS dies, a video is release which challenges all of OASIS users to find a hidden Easter Egg. With the understanding that whoever finds the egg will inherit a vast fortune, Wade Watts joins countless other players in a race to gain the ultimate price.
Ready Player One releases on March 30th, and if you haven't seen the trailer yet than what are you waiting for?
3. RAMPAGE!
It's no secret that movies based on video games are cursed, that is to say that they usually turn out to be slightly on the awful side.
However having said that, when a movie is released based on one of my favorite games I'll still find myself lining up at the theater box office to throw my money away.
Such will be the case with RAMPAGE!
I can remember many a day spent pumping quarters into the local arcade machine as me and my childhood friends sought to level virtual cities with our monstrous avatars, and that is why I will go out and see this film.
The trailer for this film more or less says it all, animals infected with some sort of growth serum will turn violent on unsuspecting cities, more then likely seeking revenge for the wrong doings of mankind.
This will be a disaster film, the only question is will it be a disaster on the big screen or a disaster at the box office? Will find out when RAMPAGE releases on April 20th.
4. Avengers: Infinity War
Lets be honest here - before Marvel brought us Iron Man in 2008 superhero movies just weren't that good. Now that isn't to say that there weren't some decent superhero films, more to say that these films just can't compare to what Marvel has done thus far.
Marvel Studios has done a fantastic job of developing both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and creating stories that have kept audiences coming back for more with each new film.
The next film in the Marvel saga, after Black Panther, will be the highly anticipated Avengers: Infinity War Part One. In this film, which will begin to close out phase four of Marvels story arc, we will see allies both old and new unite against the mad titan Thanos who is intent on bringing an end to the universe.
The trailer leaves you with the since that this movie will in fact represent a real shift in the MCU once the phase four story has come to an end, and we won't have long to wait before we find out with Avengers: Infinity War Part One releasing on May the 4th!
5. SOLO: A Star Wars Story
5. SOLO: A Star Wars Story
I'm actually not sure how I feel about this movie yet, not after seeing The Last Jedi, Yes I'm one of THOSE people who didn't enjoy The Last Jedi. I honestly believe that Disney purchased the intellectual property that is Star Wars for the money they knew they'd make in market saturation, but now that they have it they don't know what to do with it.
Having said that as Jyn Erso pointed out "Rebellions are built on hope" so I HOPE that SOLO: A Star Wars story won't be the let down that both The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi have been.
However as a fan there is reason to be concerned.
From Lucasfilms decision to trade in directors from the team of Phil Lord and Chris Miller to Ron Howard (which isn't a bad thing) to recent rumors that the Mouse House is advising its shareholders that they expect this film to bomb at the box office, one has to wonder why Disney doesn't delay this films May 25th release date until they are absolutely confident in releasing a finished and finely polished piece of work. After all Disney, this film might be set in a galaxy far, far away but Star Wars fans much closer to home are watching to see what happens next......
6. Deadpool 2:
It's hard to believe that there was ever a time when the success of an "R" rated superhero film was in question - they were dark times indeed!
Fortunately a savior who personified the very hero he longed to play came along and opened the foolish eyes of studio executives - the Deadpool movie was finally going to happen!
Thank You Ryan Reynolds!
Following up on the unquestionable success of Fox's 2016 hit, Deadpool is back with all the supporting faces who helped to make his first film so much fun to watch! Adding to the hype of the new film is Josh Brolins casting as Cable along with some fantastic marketing including the no good deed trailer and the Wet on Wet teaser.
Although no official story has been released for this film ahead of its June 1st release date, Deadpool 2 promises to be one of the biggest hits of the 2018 summer movie season.
Who said "R" rated superhero films wouldn't be acceptable to the moving going public?
Check back soon for for Keeping It In Focus Part Two, until then thanks for reading and remember to follow us at cangeek.com.
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