There are several reasons why I am excited about this release that will kick off the summer film season. The trailer is enticing, there are some great actors involved, ( Robert Downey Jr., Terrance Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow) it’s another well loved comic coming to the cinemas; but the real reason I am excited is because of the director, Jon Favreau. I could sit here and talk about Iron Man the comic or how great the stars will be in this, however that is not my focus for this release. Yeah he is probably more well known for being actor Vince Vaughn’s swinging buddy in a few films and are wondering how the hell did he get helm this one. This movie is a big deal for him, probably the biggest career boost he will have since Swingers. I am genuinely excited for him and can not wait to see the final product. Everything looks to be fantastic and I see a blockbuster hit. If you are not familiar with any of his work, I am not going to recommend going back and looking at films from 10 years ago, instead go hit up your local Blockbuster or Netflix cue and get Zathura, his 2005 film which I see as a nice directorial prequel to Iron Man. One last thing. Iron Man opens May 2, 2008. The trailer can be seen below. Goodluck Jon!
It’s almost that time of year. SUMMER MOVIES! Seriously, looking at the impressive film role call, it’s non stop from May until the end of August. Hope you all have a nice savings going as this looks to a great season for big movies. I will from now until the start of the season in May with the release of Iron Man on May 2nd will do my own little pre-review of the films set to hit theaters this summer. I think there will be enough films for everyone’s taste. Below is a list of the big blockbusters for the summer/release dates. Highlighted are the ones I will without a doubt be plucking out $10 to see. Stay Tuned and Happy Easter!
May
Iron Man - 5/2
Speed Racer -5/9
What Happens in Vegas - 5/9
Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian -5/16
Indian Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - 5/22
