50 Most Anticipated 2014
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- DirectorJames BobinStarsRicky GervaisTy BurrellTina FeyWhile on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.The 2011 Muppets reignited my interest in the brand as a whole, proving that there was plenty of life left in the long-running series. While it’s rather unfortunate that part 2 won’t see the return of Jason Segel or Amy Adams, the same creative team is still in place and so is my confidence that there are plenty of great Muppets stories left to tell.
- DirectorFrancis LawrenceStarsJennifer LawrenceJosh HutchersonLiam HemsworthKatniss Everdeen is in District 13 after she shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.The Hunger Games series is probably my favorite book series right next to Harry Potter, so the first part of the final installment is definitely going to be good. I’m not sure at what point they will split the two films, but if anything required two parts to tell, it’s Mockingjay.
- DirectorMarc WebbStarsAndrew GarfieldEmma StoneJamie FoxxWhen New York is put under siege by Oscorp, it is up to Spider-Man to save the city he swore to protect as well as his loved ones.This reboot series of Spider-Man originally seemed like an odd idea, especially when not much time had passed between Spider-Man 3 and The Amazing Spider-Man. The first movie proved to be a huge success and was one of my favorite action films to come out of the Marvel brand. Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone are a dream team. The new additions to the cast will hopefully add to the story, although it’s kind of unfortunate that Shailene Woodley’s Mary Jane Watson was completely excised.
- DirectorNicholas StollerStarsSeth RogenRose ByrneZac EfronAfter they are forced to live next to a fraternity house, a couple with a newborn baby do whatever they can to take them down.Seth Rogen + Zac Efron = an equation I never would have thought of but somehow is totally brilliant. The red band trailer teases just enough to be memorable around every bend. I can’t wait to see what else is in store for my most anticipated comedy of 2014.
- DirectorJosh BooneStarsShailene WoodleyAnsel ElgortNat WolffHazel and Gus are teenagers who meet at a cancer support group and fall in love. They both share the same acerbic wit and a love of books, especially "An Imperial Affliction", so they embark on a journey to visit an author in Amsterdam.Here’s another YA book I’ve never touched, but the presence of Ansel Elgort and Shailene Woodley makes it a must-see. From what I’ve heard, the book is exceptionally well-written, so hopefully it works as a film. Director Josh Boone’s only other credit is the 2012 film Stuck In Love, but he might just be an up-and-comer to keep on your radar.
- DirectorPhil LordChristopher MillerStarsChanning TatumJonah HillIce CubeAfter making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college.21 Jump Street is probably Channing Tatum’s best film, and this sequel will settle the score once and for all in determining whether the concept works as a franchise. The original team is all back in place, and while I doubt there will be anything as epic as the Johnny Depp cameo in the first flick, I’m holding out hope for something memorable.
- DirectorEli RothStarsLorenza IzzoAriel LevyAaron BurnsA group of student activists travels to the Amazon to save the rain forest and soon discover that they are not alone, and that no good deed goes unpunished.A new Eli Roth movie is reason enough to get excited. Hostel, Cabin Fever, and Hostel Part 2 are instant classics as far as I’m concerned. I’m also kind of loving the fact that Green Inferno draws major inspiration from Cannibal Holocaust.
- DirectorBryan SingerStarsPatrick StewartIan McKellenHugh JackmanThe X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.The best cast of any X-Men movie means it will be pretty much impossible to mess this one up. The trailer is one of the best I’ve seen anytime, ever, so as long as this follows First Class in terms of quality, then I’ll be content.
- DirectorLars von TrierStarsCharlotte GainsbourgStellan SkarsgårdStacy MartinA self-diagnosed nymphomaniac recounts her erotic experiences to the man who saved her after a beating.Lars von Trier is a special kind of crazy director that does things his way, no matter what. Nymphomaniac looks to be no different – it’s a film completely centered around one woman’s sexual experiences throughout her life. Also the movie has been described as a “sex epic.” If that’s not intriguing, then I don’t know what is.
- DirectorKevin SmithStarsJustin LongMichael ParksHaley Joel OsmentA brash and arrogant podcaster gets more than he bargained for when he travels to Canada to interview a mysterious recluse... who has a rather disturbing fondness for walruses.Kevin Smith’s other horror film, Red State, managed to completely divert expectations around every bend, so I expect no different from Tusk. Justin Long does horror better than any other genre (see: Jeepers Creepers) but on the other hand Haley Joel Osment hasn’t had any major film roles recently as of late. This could easily be terrible, but using Human Centipede as an inspiration can’t be a bad thing, right?
- DirectorJonathan MilottCary MurnionStarsElijah WoodRainn WilsonAlison PillA mysterious virus hits an isolated elementary school, transforming the kids into a feral swarm of mass savages. An unlikely hero must lead a motley band of teachers in the fight of their lives.Ian Brennan and Leigh Whannell are two of the best writers working in Hollywood, so knowing Cooties is hatched from the mind of these two geniuses doesn’t make it hard to get excited for this. Throw in Elijah Wood and Rainn Wilson and Cooties is immediately one of the must-see horror films coming out in 2014.
- DirectorNeil BurgerStarsShailene WoodleyTheo JamesKate WinsletIn a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she's Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late.I haven’t read the YA book the film is based on (that’s next on my list after Warm Bodies), but Divergent looks like a solid film. The cast was what immediately caught my eye, and the production quality from the trailer indicates we might be in for a real treat.
- DirectorRob MarshallStarsAnna KendrickMeryl StreepChris PineA witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree.A musical about fairy tale characters? Count me in.
- DirectorSean AndersStarsJason BatemanJason SudeikisCharlie DayDale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme.The sequel to one of the best comedies of the decade has a lot riding on it, and a new director can often spell trouble. Thankfully, the cast is all back but that doesn’t necessarily indicate the type of quality we can expect. As long as we don’t get a complete rehash of the same plot, I don’t see this not being a great film.
- DirectorJames GunnStarsChris PrattVin DieselBradley CooperA group of intergalactic criminals must pull together to stop a fanatical warrior with plans to purge the universe.Chris Pratt leads an all-star cast in one of Marvel’s most peculiar films to date. James Gunn is a fun and smart director, so hopefully he can provide another worthy entry into the Marvel cannon and not follow the footsteps of Iron Man 2 (the worst Marvel film in my opinion).
- DirectorWes BallStarsDylan O'BrienKaya ScodelarioWill PoulterThomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they're all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow "runners" for a shot at escape.The release was pushed back, but that doesn’t necessarily reflect the quality of this young adult adaption. What I’m most interested in seeing is how well Dylan O’Brien will carry a film as the lead and if it will see similar success to The Hunger Games.
- DirectorSam Taylor-JohnsonStarsDakota JohnsonJamie DornanJennifer EhleLiterature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.Like pretty much everyone else, I read (and loved) the book. Sure, they weren’t about to cast Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart even though the book was originally a Twilight fan fiction, but I was really digging the choice of Charlie Hunnam. Jamie Dornan is very in line with what I imagined for Christian Grey, though Dakota Johnson is another story. Hopefully director Sam Taylor-Johnson can deliver something more substantially interesting than the mostly eventless book.
- DirectorFrank MillerRobert RodriguezStarsMickey RourkeJessica AlbaJosh BrolinSome of Sin City's most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with a few of its more reviled inhabitants.It feels like I’ve been waiting a millennium to see a proper follow-up to Sin City. If this sequel is more Sin City and less The Spirit, I think everyone will love it. Plus, more Lady Gaga? After Machete Kills, I’m anxious to see her doing more film projects.
- DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsChris EvansSamuel L. JacksonScarlett JohanssonAs Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat from history: an assassin known as the Winter Soldier.Another Marvel movie! The follow-up to 2011′s Chris Evans vehicle has pretty much everything going for it. Check out the trailer and see all you need to know about The Winter Soldier.
- DirectorRobert StrombergStarsAngelina JolieElle FanningSharlto CopleyA vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child could be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land.The concept of Maleficent definitely interested me, but it wasn’t until I saw the stunning teaser trailer that it really solidified its spot on here. Angelina Jolie is looking quite flawless as the evil Maleficent, and the look of the movie is just in line with the animated Sleeping Beauty. The summer release is odd, but Disney must have a lot of confidence in this one.
- DirectorDarren AronofskyStarsRussell CroweJennifer ConnellyAnthony HopkinsNoah is chosen by God to undertake a momentous mission before an apocalyptic flood cleanses the world.I’m far from being a hugely religious person, but it’s hard not to get excited for Noah. Aronofsky is one of the best directors working in film today. Plus, a Perks reunion via Emma Watson and Logan Lerman sounds kind of perfect.
- DirectorTakashi ShimizuStarsLeslie BibbRyan KwantenAmy SmartFlight 7500 departs Los Angeles International Airport bound for Tokyo. As the overnight flight makes its way over the Pacific Ocean during its ten-hour course, the passengers encounter what appears to be a supernatural force in the cabin.Another year, another unknown release date for Shimizu’s 7500. Will this ever see the light of day? The trailer is still available to watch, and it’s a fantastic moody one at that. Give this an October release date and call it a day.
- DirectorAlexandre AjaStarsDaniel RadcliffeJuno TempleMax MinghellaIn the aftermath of his girlfriend's mysterious death, a young man awakens to find strange horns sprouting from his forehead.Danielle Radclife has already proven that horror is a great look for him (see: The Woman in Black), and Alexandre Aja is one of the best horror directors around. I’ve never read the Horns novel, but I’m pretty confident that this is going to be a great one.
- DirectorPaul W.S. AndersonStarsKit HaringtonEmily BrowningKiefer SutherlandA slave-turned-gladiator finds himself in a race against time to save his true love, who has been betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts, he must fight to save his beloved as Pompeii crumbles around him.The director of the Resident Evil series + Kit Harington + Emily Browing = a recipe for success.
- DirectorWes AndersonStarsRalph FiennesF. Murray AbrahamMathieu AmalricA writer encounters the owner of an aging high-class hotel, who tells him of his early years serving as a lobby boy in the hotel's glorious years under an exceptional concierge.A new Wes Anderson movie sounds good on basically every level, especially with a cast like this. If the trailer is an indication of the style, this one feels more Royal Tenenbaums than Moonrise Kingdom.