Science Fiction Movie Releases (Scheduled)

[LadyFel]

Re: Interesting Autumn 2005 Releases

Goblet of Fire, definitely, Sorpse Bride as well, no matter how Willy Wonka turns out, Burton's a genius I'll probably check out Underworld 2 as well, just for the sense of closure...Narnia was always a favourite of mine, so that goes on the list...

King Kong doesn't hold any attractions for me, I've happily managed to avoid seeing anything to do with him or Godzilla...The rest I'm not too interested in...

 

[Sirathiel]

Re: Interesting Autumn 2005 Releases

I'll definitely go and see Goblet of Fire (how will they handle all that life threatening danger and then (!!!) the DEATH of somebody??? It's supposed to be for kids, too, right?

Underworld 2 - I was pleasantly surprised with the first one and knew instantly that there would be a sequel. So I want to see that.

King Kong - not even Peter Jackson will get me to watch a King Kong movie. If I'll see it will depend on the interest it holds for my boyfriend and his persuasion tactics...

 

[Neon]

Re: Interesting Autumn 2005 Releases

I'm looking forward to the "Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" in the Chronicles of Narnia series. From what I've heard, it's being built up as the next LOT type production.

 

[Fitz]

Re: Interesting Autumn 2005 Releases

Hmm, interesting list...
Not too sure if I actually want to see any of them, though. Maybe Wallace and Gromit, but definitely not watching Harry Potter unless someone drags me, have been really disappointed with the last 3. Probably going to watch Underworld 2 simply because the first one was so funny =)
Not a big fan of the King Kong story, but might watch it for Jackson's sake

 

[Lacedaemonian]

Re: Interesting Autumn 2005 Releases

King Kong should be good. I own the BBC adaptation of the Narnia series, and can not understand the need for it to made into a film.

 

[LadyFel]

Re: Interesting Autumn 2005 Releases

I'll definitely go and see Goblet of Fire (how will they handle all that life threatening danger and then (!!!) the DEATH of somebody??? It's supposed to be for kids, too, right?

It's supposed to be for kids first, and adults TOO, since you put it that way...

But I don't think it will be too bad for them...Kids have a great way of dealing with death, as well as separating reality from fantasy, I don't thini anyone needs to worry about it...In the first three films there was a lot of talk about death, everyone knows why Voldemort is after Harry and his past record...I think the kids will handle it fine...

 

[polymorphikos]

Re: Interesting Autumn 2005 Releases

I am shocked and horrofied by the opposition to King Kong, not as a remake but as a film. See the original, at least, please. And if you have and didn't like it, then I weep for your souls.

 

[Leto]

Re: Interesting Autumn 2005 Releases

Why ? Frankly, a melo centered on human cruelty over wildlife and a love story between a giant ape (which don't even have the chance to be a librarian) and a blonde little thing don't appeal me. Even if Peter Jackson is telling the story. I'd rather have are-run of Braindead and Meet the Feebles instead (if anyone has extra DVD copy of said movies, I'm interested).

 

[dwndrgn]

Re: Interesting Autumn 2005 Releases

I never was too thrilled with King Kong (I've seen them all) because I sympathize with the giant ape too much...so, probably won't see it or might if it comes on tv and there isn't anything else on.

Chronicles of Narnia I'm looking forward to. I never read the books so there's something I'll have to get done this year so that I can complain with the rest when they do it all wrong

As for the new HP, I'm with The Master on this, the last HP's director screwed with the mood and the characterizations so much that it wasn't very close to the book. I enjoyed how the first two stayed on the mark and were visually stunning as well. Hopefully they'll do it well.

I'm still interested in seeing Wonka even though I saw an early still of the movie and Depp has this horrid pageboy hairdo...urgh. One of these days I'll have to see some other Tim Burton movies...I just don't see movies all that often and don't even have a membership anywhere so when the mood strikes I've got to watch whatever the roommate gets...

Wallace and Gromit are extremely cool. That's one I'll look forward to.

 

[Dead Riverdragon]

Re: Interesting Autumn 2005 Releases

Anyone going to see Beowulf and Grendel when it comes out (I think it's another end of year job)? As the title suggests, it's only the first part of the Beowulf story but hopefully it will finally be a decent take on the legend. It can hardly be worse than the futuristic adaptation staring Christopher Lambert, at any rate...

 

[Lacedaemonian]

Re: Interesting Autumn 2005 Releases

I think that King Kong was an excellent film, and expect only great things for the Jackson version. Thomas, you can never account for peoples taste.

 

[erickad71]

Re: Interesting Autumn 2005 Releases

I like King Kong also...and I was looking forward to the Willy Wonka remake. After seeing the trailer for it though, I'm not too sure.

 

[Dawes]

2007 Movie releases (scheduled)

Releases 2007 and Beyond at Box Office Prophets

Some interesting ones in there. Wonder which ones will end up going straight to video.

 

[j d worthington]

Re: 2007 Movie releases (scheduled)

*sigh* I see at most a handful of things in there that I'm even mildly interested in. And do we really need a remake of The Hitcher? Seriously.....

Well, more reading time, then....

 

[littlemissattitude]

Re: 2007 Movie releases (scheduled)

Hmmmm. Well, I see they're still planning on filming The Martian Child. That's good...it's a good little book by David Gerrold, but not quite what you'd think by the title, unless they've really messed with it. It's a sweet story. I didn't notice the cast there, but I recall reading somewhere before that John Cusak was attached to it. Good potential there.

What else? Xanth is coming to the screen. Not a fan, so that doesn't thrill me. George Romero is directing a Stephen King. Eh. We'll see, I suppose. Another Jurassic Park, with Sam Neill attached. Might work, but I'm not holding my breath. They're still talking about another Indiana Jones film...I'll believe that when I see it, but I hope they do it and that it turns out well.

I am interested in Zodiac. I've read the books that that one is said to based on, and they could make an interesting film. Also, did I see there that Robert Downey, Jr is attached. I really like his work.

 

[Pyan]

Re: 2007 Movie releases (scheduled)

Love Boat: the movie? Kung-Fu Panda?? The Smurfs???

Oh God, why dost thou allow money to go to some producers? Has mankind not suffered enough?

 

[steve12553]

Re: 2007 Movie releases (scheduled)

I think a spotted about half a dozen potential decent film (OUT OF AT LEAST TEN TIMES THAT). And JD's right, you just can't remake a Rutger Hauer movie.

 

[PTeppic]

Re: 2007 Movie releases (scheduled)

Only going from the ones I've seen in the film magazines, I'm looking forward to Pathfinder, Hannibal Rising, Ghost Rider, Sin City 2 and His Dark Materials, Gladiator 2, Indy 4, Jurassic Park 4 and pretty much all the third trilogy parts: Shrek, Spidey (and I thought Pirates of the Caribean 3?).

Not sure about Transformers, Fantastic Four 2, Hellboy 2, I Dream of Jeanie though I'll probably give them a chance.

DOA: Dead or Alive - has that already been in out in the UK - I thought I'd missed it?

And "The A Team" movie - how are they going to do it without the original cast? Another childhood memory destroyed by commercial film making. Pity the poor fool (of a director).