Winter Movie Preview – Trailers of the Doomed

With the summer blockbusters behind us, cinema buffs might dread the onset of winter. Will there be anything to compare to the epic story arc and incredible acting in Transformers 2?  Can any film reproduce the gripping and heartwarming tale produced in G.I. Joe?  Will there be any movie characters as lovable and funny as Paul Blart: Mall Cop?

Not to fear film fanatic, Hollywood is not taking the rest of the year off.  There are plenty of opportunities for you to spend your movie dollar – and possibly even be entertained in the process.  Here are some films to help get you through the rest of the year while you wait for Iron Man 2 and Toy Story 3.

Twilight: New Moon
Opens Nov. 20

The Twilight series continues with its second installment ‘New Moon.’  More vampires, more beautiful people and  more werewolves.  What more could any teenage goth girl want?

The Princess and the Frog
Wide release Dec. 11

Disney tries its hand at animating a classic fairy tale; revolutionary for this studio to say the least.  The film does put some interesting spins on the story, including having it take place in New Orleans.  Apparently the Wisconsin tax incentives for films expired before it could take place in Milwaukee.

The Slammin’ Salmon
Limited Release Dec. 11

Broken Lizard (Beerfest, Super Troopers) does a ‘Waiting’- style comedy.  Enough said.

Avatar
Opens Dec. 18

James Cameron’s first film since ‘Titanic’ has a budget of over $500 million (eat it Michael Bay).  This 3D science-fiction flick is a big blue version of measly 2D Pocahontas.  Also reminds me of Return of the Jedi from the Galactic Empire’s point of view.

Sherlock Holmes
Opens Dec. 25

When it doubt, do something that has been done before.  When really in doubt, get a top-name director (Guy Ritchie) and some huge stars (Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law) to play the main characters. Add in a attractive female lead (Rachel McAdams) to fill out the cast.  Actually, I think most of my doubts have been eliminated.

It’s Complicated
Opens Dec. 25

What is the holiday season without a romantic comedy? Okay, apart from joyous.  Here is a film women can’t wait to drag men to.

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Limited release Dec. 25

Most Terry Gilliam movies can be described as an acid trip gone very, very right.  The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus does not look like the exception to the rule.  However, the special effects will likely be overshadowed by the cast – especially the late Heath Ledger.

What movies that open late this year peak your interest?

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