Most Anticipated Films of 2013

I think it's fairly obvious to you guys now that I am a movie buff and while 2012 has been a great year for movies I am eagerly looking forward to next year. So similarly to my last list here are my most anticipated films of 2013

Number 10: Oz: The Great and Powerful

The Wizard of Oz is a classic fairy tale. I dare you to find me a person over the age of 5 who hasn't seen the original film. There have been plenty of sequels and spin offs to this popular film and this one is no exception. This time around we get to learn about how the titular Wizard came to power. The initial trailer only gives us a brief look but it should be interesting to see how several characters including the Wicked Witch of the West and the titular Wizard.

Numbers 9&8: Thor: The Dark World and Catching Fire

The reason I've grouped these two films together is that I am equally excited about both of them and we have very little information regarding the two. The Hunger Games really surprised me this year and I am interested to see what direction the story will go in next. I am also equally excited for Thor: The Dark World. It'll be interesting to see how the character has changed after the events of The Avengers. Not much else to say aside from the fact that these two movies are probably gonna be awesome.

Number 7: Oblivion

To say that Tom Cruise is not one of my favorite actors is an understatement. To say that I am sucker for a good science fiction story however would describe me to a tee. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, who directed Tron: Legacy (a severely underrated film in my opinion), what we see in this trailer is a post apocalyptic Earth that has been seemingly destroyed by aliens. There does appear to be a larger conspiracy at work however. I find it interesting that another film starring Will Smith and his son, After Earth, has a similar plot. If you're wondering why I'm not including that film, it's being directed by M. Night Shamalamadingdong. No I do not care that I got his name wrong. He deserves that much after ruining The Last Airbender movie. (God help us all if he makes another)

Number 6: The World's End

At long last the Blood and Ice Cream Trilogy is coming to an end. Again while we don't have a trailer I am really hyped for this film. It's been almost six years since Hot Fuzz and I am excited to see what Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Edgar Wright have up their sleeves for the final installment in this trilogy. Most likely lots of blood and someone eating an ice cream cone.

Number 5: Pacific Rim

THIS IS HOW YOU DO GIANT ROBOT FILMS MICHAEL BAY! Now that that's out of the way I can honestly say I am looking forward to Guillermo Del Toro's take on the giant monster genre. There are still many details under wraps but the fact that they got Ellen McLain, the voice of GLaDOS from the Portal series, to play the robot AI is a huge plus in my book. 

Number 4: The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug

I know the first film has been barely out for a month but I am so excited for the next chapter in Bilbo Baggins journey. With the promise of a big fire breathing dragon this movie is surely going to be awesome.

Number 3: Man of Steel

It's finally nice to see Superman get some time in the limelight after Batman has been hogging it for a while. While I do have my reservations about this installment I'm still excited to see Superman on the big screen especially after the bore fest that was Superman: Returns. 

Number 2: Iron Man 3

While we may not know how Thor is recovering after the events of The Avengers it looks like Tony Stark is not in the best of places. Also it appears that revealing your secret identity wasn't such a great idea. Jokes aside though I am excited for the next chapter in the Iron Man film series, the aftermath of The Avengers, and more importantly the build up to The Avengers 2.


Before we get to number 1 I'd like to share an honorable mention.

HONORBALE MENTION: Jurassic Park in 3D

I know the 3D fad is getting kind of old and redundant but dinosaurs in 3D. DINOSAURS. IN. 3D. There has never been a more awesome combination since the invention of the Reese's Peanut Butter cup. All joking aside though Jurassic Park is one of my favorite films and I can't wait to finally see it on the big screen.

And now for number one.

Number One: Star Trek Into Darkness

I loved the 2009 reboot of the Star Trek film series. I immediately wanted a sequel to the film. After three long years my wait is over and I honestly can't wait. The films looks like it's going to take everything good about the first film and multiply it by 100. Also I have watched the first episode of Sherlock since my analysis of the first trailer and I am more excited to see how Benedict Cumberbatch portrays our still unknown villain.

So that's that. I still have a couple more films to see before I talk about which films wowed me this year but I can't wait for next year.