Movies I can't wait to see

1295   6.9   6.8 

Release date (U.S.) : 27 May 2011

directed by : Terrence Malick

with : Brad Pitt, Sean Penn

plot : Tree of Life is a period piece centered around three boys in the 1950s. The eldest son of two characters (Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain) witnesses the loss of innocence....

Why do I want to see this ?
I'm a big fan of Terrence Malick, especially "The New world" and this movie has just won the Golden Palm at Cannes.

My verdict :
Many people won't get this movie and will loathe it. It is definitely the least accessible movie directed by Mallick and I'm not sure I did get half of it but it doesn't matter. It touched me very deeply.

johanlefourbe's rating:

1396   7.8   7.9 

Release date (U.S.) : 21 December 2011

directed by : David Fincher

with : Daniel Craig, Robin Wright

plot : A journalist is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing -- or dead -- for forty years by a young female hacker.

Why do I want to see this ?
I have finally seen the original movie and it was just great. Honestly, I don't think Rooney Mara has the acting chops to pull this off. However, Daniel Craig is a great choice and as said before, Fincher is a very interesting director and I try to watch anything he directs.

My verdict :
First of all, congrats for Rooney Mara. I was really sceptical when I heard she would portray Lisbeth Salander but her performance was more than convincing. So, even though it is a completely unnecessary remake, even though it is not better than the first version, Lisbeth Salander remains one of the most fascinating characters in a motion picture and the story was still really spellbinding.

johanlefourbe's rating:

693   7.1   7.1 

Release date (U.S.) : 16 December 2011

directed by : Roman Polanski

with : Kate Winslet, Jodie Foster, Christoph Waltz, John C. Reilly

plot : Tells the story of two sets of parents who decide to have a cordial meeting after their sons are involved in a schoolyard brawl.

Why do I want to see this ?
Roman Polanski + Kate Winslet + Jodie Foster!!!! Do I have to say more ?!? One of my favorite directors with 2 of the best actresses around, that's enough to make me anticipate this movie. And Waltz and Reilly are both usually very good as well.

My verdict :
Eventually, I wasn't disappointed. Indeed, I thought the whole thing was just hilarious and it has been a while since I laughed so much at the movie theater. Roman Polanski always impressed me in the past but I didn't expect him to make such a funny dark comedy. And the cast was just awesome!

johanlefourbe's rating:

1388   7.5   7.6 

Release date (U.S.) : 9 December 2011

directed by : Martin Scorsese

with : Jude Law, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen

plot : Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and a robot.

Why do I want to see this ?
Martin Scorsese is a great director and everything he directs is worth a look. And finally, a movie without DiCaprio, how will it turn out ?

My verdict :
Even though I enjoyed it, in my opinion, it remains a minor effort in Scorsese's career but still a minor Scorsese is always better than all the garbage you can see nowadays.

johanlefourbe's rating:

1373   6.9   7.3 

Release date (U.S.) : 4 March 2011

directed by : Gore Verbinski

with : Johnny Depp

plot : A chameleon that aspires to be a swashbuckling hero finds himself in a Western town plagued by bandits and is forced to literally play the role in order to protect it

Why do I want to see this ?
I just love the poster ! The story sounds nice aswell.

My verdict :
Wow ! This was a really gorgeous animated picture ! Only for this, it is worth watching it. It's too bad the story is not that great but I still laughed a couple of times.

johanlefourbe's rating:

635   5.7   6 

Release date (U.S.) : 11 November 2011

directed by : Tarsem Singh

with : Mickey Rourke, Freida Pinto, John Hurt

plot : Greek warrior Theseus battles against imprisoned titans.

Why do I want to see this ?
I have seen both flicks directed by Tarsem Singh and they were both visually striking. I'm really curious to see what he is gonna do this time.

My verdict :
Indeed, what a gorgeous flick! But also, unfortunately, what a boring story... I mean, it wasn't really bad but it was just so pedestrian (after '300', 'Clash of The Titans', I need more than this to entertain me). Still, some really impressive visuals here.

johanlefourbe's rating:

968   6.3   6.7 

Release date (U.S.) : 21 October 2011

directed by : Steven Soderbergh

with : Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Marion Cotillard, Jude Law, Laurence Fishburne

plot : An action-thriller centered on the threat posed by a deadly disease and an international team of doctors contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak.

Why do I want to see this ?
Steven Soderbergh is a great director, the casting is very exciting (see above) and the story seems very interesting

My verdict :
They chose a more realistic and scientifical approach so there are no shootings, chases, explosions and it was much appreciated. So, the whole thing was interesting and entertaining and I liked it but I can't say it was really mindblowing. Still, I thought it was a decent virus thriller and it is definitely worth a look.

johanlefourbe's rating:

386   5.5   5.9 

Release date (U.S.) : 20 January 2012

directed by : Steven Soderbergh

with : Michael Douglas, Ewan McGregor, Michael Fassbender, Antonio Banderas, Bill Paxton, Mathieu Kassovitz,...

plot : A black ops super soldier seeks payback after she is betrayed and set up during a mission.

Why do I want to see this ?
Steven Soderbergh is an amazing director, the cast is really impressive and the story sounds pretty cool.

812   6.4   6.5 

Release date (U.S.) : 23 November 2011

directed by : David Cronenberg

with : Viggo Mortensen, Keira Knightley, Michael Fassbender, Vincent Cassel

plot : A look at how the intense relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud gives birth to psychoanalysis.

Why do I want to see this ?
This is already the third time Cronenberg and Mortensen are working together and since I enjoyed their previous two movies, I should definitely check this one out as well. The story seems quite intriguing as well.

796   6.9   7.2 

Release date (U.S.) : 7 October 2011

directed by : George Clooney

with : George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Paul Giamatti, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright

plot : An idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail.

Why do I want to see this ?
Honestly, at first, I wasn't really interested (maybe it was because of this very lame title). But then, there is a very impressive cast and George Clooney really needs to redeem himself after the lackluster "Leatherheads". Eventually, it deals with politics and I'm a sucker for this kind of flicks.

1026   6.5   6.6 

Release date (U.S.) : 28 October 2011

directed by : Andrew Niccol

with : Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, Olivia Wilde, Alex Pettyfer, Cillian Murphy

plot : In the future people stop aging at 25 and must work to buy themselves more time, but when a young man finds himself with more time than he can imagine he must run from the corrupt police force to save his life.

Why do I want to see this ?
Honestly, except for Cillian Murphy, the rest of the cast doesn't interest me at all. But the story seems interesting enough and I just loved everything where Andrew Niccol was involved ('Lord of War', 'S1m0ne', 'The Truman Show', 'Gattaca').

612   6.4   6.6 

Release date (U.S.) : 14 December 2011

directed by : Clint Eastwood

with : Leonardo diCaprio, Naomi Watts

plot : Biopic on FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, focusing on his scandalous career and controversial private life as a homosexual and rumored cross dresser.

Why do I want to see this ?
It reminds me of The Aviator which I consider the best of Scorsese/DiCaprio flicks. And Clint Eastwood + Leonardo DiCaprio + Naomi Watts, it sounds like a good combo to me!

My verdict :
The whole thing sounded great on paper: one of the best directors and one of the best actors working together on a biopic on one of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. Unfortunately, the whole thing was indeed rather disappointing. I mean, if we follow the story line, Hoover not only created the FBI, but was also a repressed homosexual, allegedly a cross dresser, a socially impaired borderline autistic fellow and his mother was apparently a b*tch as well. That was frankly a little too much too swallow as a viewer and a little too difficult to handle for the makers.

johanlefourbe's rating:

705   6   6.2 

Release date (U.S.) : 28 October 2011

directed by : Bruce Robinson

with : Johnny Depp, Aaron Eckhart, Amber Heard, Richard Jenkins, Giovanni Ribisi

plot : American journalist Paul Kemp takes on a freelance job in Puerto Rico for a local newspaper during the 1950s and struggles to find a balance between island culture and the ex-patriots who live there.

Why do I want to see this ?
I don't know why but until now, I wasn't really enthousiast about this flick. I guess I'm getting a little bit fed up about the whole Johnny Depp mania... Still, he remains one of my favorite actors and all his new movies are an event not to be missed.

My verdict :
Even though it was not bad at all, it was still rather disappointing. I mean, for a movie dealing with alcoholists, I thought it was terribly sober. Just like the directing, it was just way too clean and neat. Basically, it is yet another disappointing feature for Johnny Depp who slowly but surely is becoming one of the most overrated actors at work nowadays.

johanlefourbe's rating:

125   4.9   5 

Release date (U.S.) : ??? 2011

directed by : Francis Ford Coppola

with : Val Kilmer, Ben Chaplin, Elle Fanning

plot : A writer with a declining career arrives in a small town as part of his book tour and gets caught up in a murder mystery involving a young girl. That night in a dream, he is approached by a mysterious young ghost named V. He's unsure of her connection to the murder in the town, but is grateful for the story being handed to him. Ultimately he is led to the truth of the story, surprised to find that the ending has more to do with his own life than he could ever have anticipated.

Why do I want to see this ?
Actually, I have never seen a movie by Coppola in the movie theater and honestly, he hasn´t directed any masterpieces since the last 30 years but still when one of his movies is coming out, it is always an event.

127   6.6   5.9 

Release date (U.S.) : ???

directed by : Fernando Meirelles

with : Rachel Weisz, Jude Law, Anthony Hopkins, Ben Foster, Eminem, Moritz Bleibtreu, Jamel Debbouze

plot : A look at what happens when partners from different social backgrounds engage in in physical relationships.

Why do I want to see this ?
Meirelles has directed the amazing 'City of God' and his other movies were quite interesting, there is an impressive cast (Eminem!) and the story is intriguing.

441   7.1   6.6 

Release date (U.S.) : 16 September 2011

directed by : Gus Van Sant

with : Mia Wasikowska, Henry Hopper

plot : The story of a terminally ill teenage girl who falls for a boy who likes to attend funerals and their encounters with the ghost of a Japanese kamikaze pilot from WWII.

Why do I want to see this ?
Honestly, for a long time, I wasn't really attracted by this flick but since it is directed by Gus Van Sant, one of my favorite directors, I eventually want to check this out as well.

2262   8   8.6 

Release date (U.S.) : 20 July 2012

directed by : Christopher Nolan

with : Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman

plot : Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, the terrorist leader Bane arrives in Gotham City, pushing it and its police force to their limits, forcing its former hero Batman to resurface after taking the fall for Harvey Dent's crimes.

Why do I want to see this ?
Nolan last 4 movies were Inception, The Dark knight, The Prestige and Batman Begins !!! He sounds like the new Stanley Kubrick. I wonder how long he is going to keep such a high quality in his movies. On the other hand, how could he do better than The Dark Knight ?? Maybe 2 movies were enough... Anyway, I won't miss this one, that's for sure.

My verdict :
What is it any good? Yes, it was pretty awesome. Was it better than 'The Dark Knight'? No way... I'm not sure if it was actually even better than 'Batman Begins'. Still, this farewell to the Batman remains a very good flick and it is absolutely and definitely worth a look.

johanlefourbe's rating:

1703   7.9   8.1 

Release date (U.S.) : 14 December 2012

directed by : Peter Jackson

with : Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Stephen Fry, Lee Pace, Andy Serkis, Ian Holm

plot : Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit, journeys to the Lonely Mountain accompanied by a group of dwarves to reclaim a treasure taken from them by the dragon Smaug.

Why do I want to see this ?
The Lord of the Rings trilogy was like the Star Wars trilogy for the year 2000's. It was huge. I don't think Peter Jackson is going to mess up his legacy like George Lucas. It should be great ...

My verdict :
Finally... I was rather disappointed by 'Prometheus' and 'The Dark Knight Rises' but I finally saw something that lived up to my expectations. It was just grand to get back to Middle Earth, to hear the music, to see the Shire and Bilbo's house and to go once again in another adventure with Gandalf the Grey.

johanlefourbe's rating:

526   7.4   7.2 

Release date (U.S.) : ?? 2012 (6 December 2012 in The Netherlands!!!)

directed by : Paul Thomas Anderson

with : Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman

plot : A 1950s-set drama centered on the relationship between a charismatic intellectual known as "the Master" whose faith-based organization begins to catch on in America, and a young drifter who becomes his right-hand man.

Why do I want to see this ?
Any movie directed by PT Anderson is a must see and look! Joaquin Phoenix is back aswell!! Count me in...

My verdict :
I had some huge expectations concerningt this flick. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. I mean, it was really good, there were even some really brilliant moments but it was never truelly amazing. In my opinion, the main issue was with the writing. Still, there was some great stuff here.

johanlefourbe's rating:

1341   6.9   7.2 

Release date (U.S.) : 8 June 2012

directed by : Ridley Scott

with : Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron

plot : A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Why do I want to see this ?
I always follow Ridley Scott's work. He is a very good director and he hasn't done any SF since Blade Runner in 1982 so I wonder what he will do with this.

My verdict :
Visually, it was really awesome. Storywise, it was allright and entertaining but nothing groundbreaking like I was hoping for. Still, it remains a solid SF flick.

johanlefourbe's rating:

176   7.3   6.4 

Release date (U.S.) : 12 April 2013

directed by : Terrence Malick

with : Rachel McAdams, Ben Affleck, Javier Bardem, Rachel Weisz, Amanda Peet, Olga Kurylenko

plot : To likely go by another title, set over a period of several years, Neil (Ben Affleck), is a failed writer stuck in a loveless marriage with Marina (Kurylenko), whose expiring visa put pressure on Neil to propose. Neil and Marina have a daughter (Tatiana Chilin) together, but both of them are looking outside the marriage. Neil is drawn to Jane (McAdams) and Marina betrays her husband by having an affair with Charlie (Charles Baker).

Why do I want to see this ?
I'm a big fan of Terrence Malick and the cast seems rather interesting.

1456   8.2   8.5 

Release date (U.S.) : 25 December 2012

directed by : Quentin Tarantino

with : Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L. Jackson, Christoph Waltz, Jamie Foxx, Kurt Russell, Don Johnson

plot : A slave-turned-bounty hunter sets out to rescue his wife from the brutal Calvin Candie, a Mississippi plantation owner.

Why do I want to see this ?
Honestly, I think that Kill Bill 1 & 2 and Inglourious Basterds are really overrated and Tarantino must stop believing he is the greatest director on Earth. But still, all his movies are worth a look and the cast is pretty cool (even though I wish Will Smith was still on board).

My verdict :
Pretty much like 'Inglourious Basterds', there were many things I really enjoyed and admired but there were also many things that just puzzled me. At least, the story was a little bit more focus than with his previous movie.

johanlefourbe's rating:

757   7.2   7.5 

Release date (U.S.) : 16 November 2012

directed by : Steven Spielberg

with : Daniel Day-Lewis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tommy Lee Jones

plot : The sixteenth President of the United States guides the North to victory during the Civil War.

Why do I want to see this ?
For years, Liam Neeson was supposed to have the lead on this project. Finally, it will be made but without him! I guess it must be frustrating for Liam Neeson but even though he is pretty good, Day-Lewis is even better. I'm really curious to see him working with Spielberg.

My verdict :
It is one of the (very) few movies which managed to exceed my expectations. Indeed, as expected, Daniel Day-Lewis was great but Spielberg should get some credit as well since he made a fascinating historical and political epic.

johanlefourbe's rating:

1004   7.2   7.2 

Release date (U.S.) : 22 June 2012

directed by : Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman

plot : Scottish princess, Merida, defies her parents by persuing an interest in archery, but inadvertently jeopardizes her father's kingdom in the process.

Why do I want to see this ?
Even though I enjoyed both ´Toy Story 3´ and ´Cars 2´, I can´t wait to see Pixar exploring some new material. Anyway, any flick by Pixar, even their sequels, is a must see in my book.

My verdict :
Unfortunately, this was the 3rd disappointing picture in a row for the great Pixar (indeed, even though I thought 'Toy Story 3' was pretty good, I didn't think it was mind-blowing at all). The amazing thing about this new flick is that even though it was disappointing, it was still pretty good actually.

johanlefourbe's rating:

415   6.3   6.5 

Release date (U.S.) : 28 September 2012

directed by : Oliver Stone

with : Blake Lively, John Travolta, Aaron Johnson, Salma Hayek, Uma Thurman, Emile Hirsch, Taylor Kitsch, Benicio Del Toro

plot : Pot growers Ben and Chon face off against the Mexican drug cartel who kidnapped their shared girlfriend.

Why do I want to see this ?
I have watched almost all Oliver Stone movies and I won't miss a new one. Furthermore, there is a very impressive cast and the story seems to be intriguing enough.

My verdict :
I thought it was a well made and decent drug feature but not much more than that eventually. I mean, there was indeed a terrific cast and they all delivered some decent performances, especially Travolta who is always awesome when playing such sleazy back-stabbing SOB but the story never really reaches its potential.

johanlefourbe's rating:

732   7.5   7.7 

Can you believe this is actually f*cking Hugh Grant?!?

Release date (U.S.) : 26 October 2012

directed by : Tom Tykwer and the Wachowski brothers

with : Tom Hanks, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Halle Berry, Susan Sarandon, Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, Jim Broadbent

plot : Six stories set in a different time and place become intricately related to each other.

Why do I want to see this ?
It must be one of the weirdest movies on this list... I mean, check the directors ! Tom Tykwer and the Wachowski brothers... I mean, it is not a combination I was expecting anytime soon. It is like the cast, a combination of very interesting actors (Susan Sarandon, Ben Whishaw, Hugo Weaving, Jim Broadbent) and not so interesting (Tom Hanks, Jim Sturgess, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant). Anyway, I am really curious to see the end result!

My verdict :
Even though it was definitely not of one of my priorities for 2012 (only postion n.13), it turned out to be one of the best movies I have seen so far. I wouldn't expect less from Tom Tykwer but I wasn't expecting something so impressive from the Wachowski siblings after the pseudo-psycho babble they gave us in 'The Matrix'. Even though I have seen more than 4000 movies in my whole life, it is not often that I came accross such a bold and inspiring feature.

johanlefourbe's rating:

870   7.8   8.1 

Release date (U.S.) : 21 December 2012

directed by : Ang Lee

with : Gérard Depardieu

plot : Based on the best-selling novel by Yann Martel, is a magical adventure story centering on Pi Patel, the precocious son of a zookeeper. Dwellers in Pondicherry, India, the family decides to move to Canada, hitching a ride on a huge freighter. After a shipwreck, Pi is found adrift in the Pacific Ocean on a 26-foot lifeboat with a zebra, a hyena, an orangutan and a 450-pound Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, all fighting for survival.

Why do I want to see this ?
The story sounds a little bit weird but since it is directed by Ang Lee, one of the best directors at work nowadays, I'm still curious about it.

My verdict :
I wasn't sure about this flick but after hearing so many good things, I seriously wanted to check it out. And I wasn't disappointed. It was a really fascinating story, a gorgeous movie to look at and I'm really glad I'm managed to watch in the theater and in 3D. Once again, a movie rather low in my priorities turned out to be one of the best I have seen so far.

johanlefourbe's rating:

1407   6.3   6.3 

Release date (U.S.) : 11 May 2012

directed by : Tim Burton

with : Johnny Depp, Chloe Moretz, Michael Sheen, Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer

plot : A gothic-horror tale centering on the life of vampire Barnabas Collins and his run-ins with various monsters, witches, werewolves and ghosts. Based on the popular "Dark Shadows" TV series.

Why do I want to see this ?
Even though it is now getting a little bit tiresome, a Burton-Depp movie is still an event and I won't miss it.

My verdict :
Even though it was still nothing mind-blowing, it was still better than what I thought it would be. Johnny Depp was just hilarious and gave one of the best performances he gave for years and the introduction was just a gorgeous Gothic show by Mr Burton. Too bad that the rest of the movie didn't really hold up but, all in all, I really enjoyed it.

johanlefourbe's rating:

442   8   7.9 

Release date (U.S.) : 19 December 2012

directed by : Michael Haneke

with : Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis Trintignant

plot : A retired couple deals with aftermath of the wife suffering from a debilitating stroke.

Why do I want to see this ?
Haneke is an acquired taste but I always liked his work (except maybe ´Code inconnu´). Here, he is back in France with an intriguing premise so count me in. Furthermore, it has won the Golden Palm at the last Cannes Film Festival. Yeah, I will definitely watch it.

27   6.8   5.8 

Release date (U.S.) : 12 September 2012 (France)

directed by : Michel Gondry

plot : Gondry’s team interviewed participants from youth programs at The Point, Go Girl, Bronx Defenders and area high schools, asking them to describe important moments in their lives, then to act out these stories, improvising short sketches. This centers on a group of school kids who accidentally travel into the future to discover another machine that keeps people younger. "It's about the group effect, how people in groups transform when the group is dislocated, because everyone jumps out of the bus at different times, there is a smaller group and how the relationships evolve."

Why do I want to see this ?
After the commercial and not really interesting ´The Green hornet´, Gondry is back with some more experimental material and I´m definitely curious about the end-result.

73   5.7   5.9 

Release date (U.S.) : ??? (21 February 2013 in the Netherlands)

directed by : Brian De Palma

with : Rachel McAdams, Noomi Rapace, Dominic Cooper

plot : A young businesswomen plots murderous revenge after her boss and mentor steals her idea.

Why do I want to see this ?
I´m not sure about this flick... On one hand, it could be one of those good old thrillers that Brian De Palma used to make. On the other hand, De Palma hasn´t made anything remotely amazing for the last 20 years of even more. It is like the cast. On one hand, I can´t wait to see Noomi Rapace in such a different environment. On the other hand, I´m not really excited by Rachel McAdams. Indeed, a few years back she was one of the most promising actresses but since then she didn´t do anything impressive in my book. We´ll see!

975   7.9   7.8 

Release date (U.S.) : 25 May 2012

directed by : Wes Anderson

with : Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Owen Wilson, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, Frances McDormand

plot : A pair of lovers flee their New England town, which causes a local search party to fan out and find them.

Why do I want to see this ?
Even though most of Wes Anderson's flicks were good but not great, they were always worth a a look and he definitely blew me away with "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" so I'm quite curious to see what he will do next. And check this cast!

45   7.1   6.6 

Release date (U.S.) : ??? (7 February 2013)

directed by : Bernardo Bertolucci

plot : An an introverted teenager tells his parents he going on a ski trip, but instead spends his time alone in a basement.

Why do I want to see this ?
It has been more than 20 years since Bertolucci directed a masterpiece ('The Dreamers' was pretty good though) but he remains a very interesting director and I will check this one out.

78   6.1   6.5 

Release date (U.S.) : 11 January 2013

directed by : Gus Van Sant

with : Matt Damon, John Krasinski and Frances McDormand

plot : A salesman experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town.

Why do I want to see this ?
It was supposed to be Matt Damon's directing début but, I guess, it wasn't meant to be. Eventually, it will be directed by Gus Van Sant which is the main reason I want to watch this movie, even though, in my opinion, 'Good Will Hunting' is definitely overrated.

73   6.5   6.3 

Release date (U.S.) : 5 April 2013

directed by : Robert Redford

with : Shia LaBeouf, Anna Kendrick, Stanley Tucci, Susan Sarandon, Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Brendan Gleeson, Sam Elliott, Richard Jenkins, Terrence Howard, Chris Cooper, Julie Christie

plot : A thriller centered on a former Weather Underground activist who goes on the run from a journalist who has discovered his identity.

Why do I want to see this ?
I always had a weak spot for the movies directed by Robert Redford and check this cast! I'm not so sure about the story but the whole thing seems pretty interesting to me.

432   6.1   6.1 

Release date (U.S.) : 29 June 2012

directed by : Steven Soderbergh

plot : An upstart male stripper is taken under the wing of a more experienced colleagues.

Why do I want to see this ?
I know, the plot sounds terrible (I mean, a biopic about the life of Channing Tatum who used to be a male stripper?!?). Still, since 'The social network' which was an awesome movie about a tedious subject such as Facebook, I keep an open mind. And since Soderbergh is directing, it might be awesome. Still, it is the last movie I chose for 2012 so it is definitely not a high priority...

639   8.6   0 

Release date (U.S.) : 13 December 2013

directed by : Peter Jackson

with : Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Stephen Fry, Lee Pace, Andy Serkis, Ian Holm

plot : The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.

Why do I want to see this ?
The Lord of the Rings trilogy was like the Star Wars trilogy for the year 2000's. It was huge. I don't think Peter Jackson is going to mess up his legacy like George Lucas. It should be great and it is my top priority for 2013.

105   7.4   0 

Release date (U.S.) : 15 November 2013

directed by : Martin Scorsese

with : Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Jean Dujardin, Matthew McConaughey, Jon Favreau

plot : A New York stockbroker refuses to cooperate in a large securities fraud case involving corruption on Wall Street, corporate banking world and mob infiltration. Based on Jordan Belfort's autobiography.

Why do I want to see this ?
I thought 'Silence' would be Scorsese's next directing effort but it seems it wasn't meant to be but come on... It is Martin Scorsese's fifth collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio... Need I say more?!? Of course, it is a must-see.

922   6.8   0 

Release date (U.S.) : 4 October 2013

directed by : Robert Rodriguez

with : Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Eva Green, Rosario Dawson, Josh Brolin, Juno Temple, Jessica Alba, Ray Liotta, Jamie Chung, Mickey Rourke, Jeremy Piven, Jaime King, Dennis Haysbert, Powers Boothe

plot : In the dark bowels of Sin City, Dwight plans to have his vengeance against the woman who betrayed him, Ava Lord, while Nancy is trying to cope with Hartigan's death.

Why do I want to see this ?
Of course, I have been anxious to see this movie like anyone else and, finally, it seems that it is going to happen. Definitely can't wait to see this.

137   7.8   0 

Release date (U.S.) : ???

directed by : Terrence Malick

plot : Two intersecting love triangles. Obsession and betrayal set against the music scene in Austin, Texas.

with : Rooney Mara, Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman, Val Kilmer, Michael Fassbender, Holly Hunter

Why do I want to see this ?
What the f*ck is this movie?!? I have honestly no idea but since Terrence Malick is directing, I'm definitely intrigued. Plus, the cast is quite awesome, You have to admit it.

152   7.1   7.2 

Release date (U.S.) : 5 April 2013

directed by : Danny Boyle

with : James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson, Vincent Cassel

plot : A thriller centered around a botched art heist that pits two men against one another, though they both develop unusual relationships with the same woman.

Why do I want to see this ?
I'm a huge fan of Danny Boyle and all his movies are must-see for me. Plus, there are 3 nice actors and an intriguing story and it is a thriller! Sounds like a winner...

My verdict :
I had some rather huge expectations and, unfortunately, I thought it was slightly disappointing. I mean, don't misunderstand me, I actually enjoyed it and I was entertained throughout the whole thing but it was definitely a weaker effort, especially considering the exceptional track-record of Danny Boyle.

johanlefourbe's rating:

41   7   0 

Release date (U.S.) : ??? 2013

directed by : Terrence Malick

plot : A man, temptations, celebrity, and excess.

with : Christian Bale, Teresa Palmer, Natalie Portman, Cate Blanchett, Antonio Banderas, Freida Pinto, Joel Kinnaman, Holly Hunter, Wes Bentley, Isabel Lucas, Imogen Poots, Ryan O'Neal

Why do I want to see this ?
Again, 5 movies in 3 years for a director such as Malick?!? Who would have expected this? Honestly, I don't think it is really a good thing. Not that I enjoyed watching his new movies once every decade but I have seen the results with Steven Soderbergh making 2 movies a year for the last 10 years and the results were not really impressive... Anyway, we'll see!

77   0   0 

Release date (U.S.) : 15 November 2013

directed by : Ridley Scott

with : Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem

plot : A lawyer finds himself in over his head when he gets involved in drug trafficking.

Why do I want to see this ?
I'm a big fan of Ridley Scott's work so it is definitely a must see for me. Plus, there is a terrific cast and the plot is really interesting. Count me in.

112   8.3   0 

Release date (U.S.) : 4 October 2013

directed by : Alfonso Cuarón

with : George Clooney, Sandra Bullock

plot : The lone survivor of a space mission to repair the Hubble telescope desperately tries to return to Earth and reunite with her daughter.

Why do I want to see this ?
After 'Children of men', I'm definitely eager to watch another science-fiction flick directed by Cuaron and anything starring George Clooney is worth a look. I must say I'm not really convinced by Sandra Bullock though. Angelina Jolie was actually the first choice (way more interesting in my opinion). And when she rejected the role, all the following actresses were tested : Rachel Weisz, Naomi Watts, Natalie Portman, Marion Cotillard, Abbie Cornish, Carey Mulligan, Sienna Miller, Scarlett Johansson, Blake Lively, Rebecca Hall and Olivia Wilde. And they ended up with....Sandra Bullock! Go figure... Anyway, it is still an interesting flick, count me in!

10   0   8.1 

Release date (U.S.) : ???

directed by : Roman Polanski

with : Emmanuelle Seigner, Louis Garrel, Mathieu Amalric

plot : An actress attempts to convince a director how she's perfect for a role in his upcoming production.

Why do I want to see this ?
Roman Polanski is probably my favorite director alive so, of course, I have to see this movie at some point. Furthermore, it seems that he has made an impressive come back since 'The Ghost Writer' making more movies, all critically acclaimed so this should be pretty good.

29   6   0 

Release date (U.S.) : ???

directed by : Terry Gilliam

with : Christoph Waltz

plot : A computer hacker's goal to discover the reason for human existence continually finds his work interrupted thanks to the Management; this time, they send a teenager and lusty love interest to distract him.

Why do I want to see this ?
It sounds like a typically weird Gilliam feature and I'm totally going to watch it. Hopefully, he will manage to get this one done...

96   7.6   7 

Release date (U.S.) : ??? (5 December 2013 in the Netherlands)

directed by : Ethan and Joel Coen

with : Carey Mulligan, Justin Timberlake, John Goodman

plot : A singer-songwriter navigates New York's folk music scene during the 1960s.

Why do I want to see this ?
Even though I kind of think the Coen Brothers are rather overhyped, I have watched all their movies and most (all?) of them were worth a look so I will definitely check this one out.

32   6   0 

Release date (U.S.) : ???

directed by : Jonathan Glazer

with : Scarlett Johansson

plot : Aliens descend upon Earth with a specific mission in mind: To abduct hitchhikers and take them back to their home world, where human meat is considered a delicacy.

Why do I want to see this ?
Jonathan Glazer is a rather unknown but definitely underrated director and he is 2 previous movies were really impressive so I'm really curious to see what he will do next. Furthermore, the story sounds really intriguing.

276   6.9   7.2 

Release date (U.S.) : 8 February 2013

directed by : Steven Soderbergh

with : Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum, Jude Law, Catherine Zeta-Jones

plot : A woman turns to prescription medication as a way of handling her anxiety concerning her husband's upcoming release from prison.

Why do I want to see this ?
Soderbergh is a very interesting director and I'm curious to see what Rooney Mara will do next (she blew me away with 'The girl with the dragon tattoo'). The plot sounds also promising but it is worrying that Soderbergh keeps making 2 movies a year which is not a good thing qualitywise, in my opinion.

299   8.5   7.3 

Release date (U.S.) : 21 June 2013

directed by : Marc Forster

with : Brad Pitt, Matthew Fox, David Morse

plot : Ten years after the human victory over the world wide Zombie epidemic, referred to as World War Z, Max Brooks scours the world collecting the stories and experiences of those who have survived the conflict that almost eradicated humanity.

Why do I want to see this ?
Marc Forster is a very interesting director and I have enjoyed all his flicks. I can't wait to see him doing some Science-Fiction. Plus, there is Brad Pitt in it and he seems to do only good movies those last years.