Most Anticipated of 2013

Here is my most anticipated movies of 2013. There are a bunch more movies I am excited about but these 15 definitely top the list. I had to control myself here. I could go on for days and days talking about upcoming movies but, they would just turn into crazy rants. So here are the 15 with nice and short write ups, other than #1. Enjoy.

15. The Great And Powerful Oz
When I first heard they were doing another Oz, I almost lost it. I guess it's not really that surprising but, you hope somethings are sacred. My interest perked up hearing that this more a prequel about where the great wizard came from. I could get into this. Trying not to forget: This is Sam Rami. A man that has made intriguing films(Darkman, Army Of Darkness, Evil Dead). Some great ones too(The Quick And The Dead, For Love Of The Game, all 3 Spiderman movies). I was surely on board learning that a lot of this film was made with physical props and not the usual amount of over done CGI.



14. 42
I thrilled at that idea of another great baseball movie. Especially one that is a very important part of history. This trailer gives me the damn chills every time I watch it.



13. Kick-Ass 2
I loved the first movie. Full cast has returned, minus Nic Cage. I'm all in for another with that crazy Hit Girl. No trailer yet for this one.

12. Anchorman: The Legend Continues
They have always teased another part to the Ron Burgundy saga. We are finally getting one. Can't wait.




11. Evil Dead
A reboot of the aforementioned Sam Rami's Evil Dead. Sighed at the sound of yet ANOTHER reboot. Then the trailer dropped. Then the news that there is absolutely NO CGI in this film. As a film fan, that automatically gets me to buy a ticket. As a horror fan, this movie looks pretty damn scary.



 10. A Good Day To Die Hard 
My favorite action star playing my favorite action hero: John McClane aka Bruce Willis. Dumb fun? Probably. I'm still crazy excited for it. See for yourself:



 9. Iceman
Those of you who don't who Michael Shannon is, will know soon enough. He is a fantastic character actor that has been up-and-coming for a while now, most of them supporting roles. He had a great lead performance in Take Shelter last year. Hopefully this is year when everyone will know who he is. Between this film and playing General Zod in Man Of Steel, it should be a great year for him. This film is a true story about Richard "Iceman" Kuklinski, contract killer, and one of the most ruthless criminals in history. Shannon looks as to be creepy and spectacular, as ever before. 



8. The Wolverine
I wasn't very excited about a Wolverine sequel, seeing as how the first one is an abomination to film making. Then they hired Darren Aronofsky (Requiem For A Dream, The Wrestler, Black Swan) to direct. "Holy shit??? Is this serious?" Yes then No. He quit before he started. I went back to not caring. Then we got James Mangold (Identity, Walk The Line, 3:10 To Yuma). I'm back on board and excited. Hugh Jackman is back. Let's hope they do better with this story. No Trailer yet.

7. Elysium
This is the District 9 writer/directors follow-up. I may or may not have already seen a test screen. It also might not have been finished. So I may still be excited to watch it in all it's finished glory. I have always been a Matt Damon fan. This movie changes things. You might be able to add Damon a list of Sci-Fi badasses. Still no trailer released. Should be soon.

6. The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug
Ir's Peter Jackson and Middle Earth. I will always be down. Still hesitant on how this all will play out. 3 movies out of 300 page kids book keeps me skeptical. The Lord Of The Rings trilogy is 1200 pages of content. Big difference. No trailer yet.
 
5. Iron Man 3
The role RDJ was born to play. Apparently this is the last time in his own film but, he will still be an Avenger. I am always down with Marvel.




4. Thor: The Dark World
We also get another round with Thor. After how much fun the first was, I can't wait for Hemsworth to reprise his godly role. Just getting ready for The Avengers 2 in 2015. No trailer yet.

3. Pacific Rim
Guillermo Del Toro. Monsters. Robots. Robots designed and built to fight the MASSIVE monsters. This is a nerd dream come true.



2. Star Trek Into Darkness
After having JJ Abrams blow my mind with the first one, I am so ready for him to do it again. One can hope. Looks incredible to me....



1. Man Of Steel
My favorite character of all time brought back to life in an all new telling. With Zack Snyder directing, we know it will look amazing. His ability to write a story has always been his flaw. This is where MOS gets exciting. Christopher Nolan and David Goyer are writing the story. After what these 2 did to Batman, It chills me to bone thinking about this movies potential to be great. The cast they put together is absolutely stellar. Kevin Costner as Pa Kent, Diane Lane as Ma Kent, Russel Crowe as Jor El, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, and Michael Shannon as General Zod. Supes is a fairly new actor, Henry Cavill. By the all the pics I have scene, he looks to be a perfect fit. And it only took 50 years but, Superman will now be wearing his red underwear on the inside instead of over the blue tights. It's about time.
I have been following this closely since it was announced 3 years ago. I'm almost there. For now, I'll watch the trailer another 763 times before June. The moment when Costner is speaking to Superman as he puts his fists into the snow, is probably the greatest moment I have ever seen in a trailer. I sincerely hope the movie matches the trailers greatness.