Wondering what's coming up in the world of moviedom over the next 12 months? Well, here's a list of films to look out for:
DISTRICT 9Aliens have landed on earth! But this isn't the usual sci-fi guns-blazing film you'd expect. These aliens are refugees, forced to live in slum-like conditions, and controlled by the shady organisation MNU. Set in South Africa, which heightens the sense of apartheid the movie engenders, and directed by new-comer Neill Blomkamp this promises to be a gritty and conflicted film.
THE INVENTION OF LYING
Gervais' conquest of the U.S. continues with his second movie. Set in a world where everyone tells the truth, Mark (Gervais) realises he can actually lie giving him untold power. Also starring Jennifer Garner and Rob Lowe.
SHUTTER ISLAND
The latest offering from Scorsese and his muse DiCaprio and a definite break from his modus operandi. Shutter Island is a maximum security mental institution in which DiCaprio and his partner (Mark Ruffalo) discover a secret.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Seems to be the only animated Christmas film this year. Jim Carey takes the lead role as scrooge in what looks to be a visually appealing epic. Plus it's got Gary Oldman and Bob Hoskins in it. What's not to like?
2012
The latest offering from Roland Emmerich (Day After Tomorrow, Independence Day) isn't about the London Olympics! No, it's about the end of the world. Which will apparently happen in 2012. Hopefully after the olympics.
FANTASTIC MR. FOX
This animated retelling of a Roald Dahl classic features hand-made stop-motion techniques and a raft of star voices including: George Clooney, Billy Murray, Meryl Streep, Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman and even Jarvis Cocker!
THE IMAGINARIUM OF DR PARNASSUS
The last film of the late Heath Ledger. He died half-way through, but his role was recast and the rest of his scenes were filmed by Johnny Deep, Jude Law and Colin Farrell in honour to him.
NINJA ASSASSIN
Awesome weapons. Awesome fight scenes. Lots of blood and explosions. Nuff said. Watch the trailer.
SHERLOCK HOLMES
Seems to be the year for gangster director's chaning lanes. Guy Ritchie's re-imagining of the Gentleman Detective sees Robert Downey Jr take the lead with Jude Law as faithful friend Watson. This looks to be the big hit of 2009.
That's it for now folks.
Check back for part 2 soon and I'll let you know some of the biggies for 2010.
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