Trailers R Us

For those who missed the recent spam of upcoming movie trailers; I am here for you. It seems while we are reaching the end of what has been a mediocre year at the multiplex, the trailers below are setting us up for a decent run of entertainment come 2014.

What better way to keep us dedicated movie fans guessing than to throw in a teaser or two with Dawn of the Apes and Godzilla. Or how about the reliance of Happy Madison production to consistently remind us that Adam Sandler is in fact walking the earth unhinged! Movies such as Rob the Mob an Edge of Darkness may be prove a surprising result, and of course we have the return of Chris Nolan...like he would ever abandon us.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
Directed: Matt Reeves
Starring: Andy Serkis, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell and Jason Clark.

Expectation: Early days of course, but considering Rise of the Apes was one of the best movies of 2012, I see no reason why we can't get the same treatment in this highly anticipated sequel. Excluding James Franco this time, Gary Oldman and Jason Clark isn't a a bad substitution.

The Expendables 3
Directed: Patrick Hughes
Starring (everyone)

Expectation: Mindless as were its predecessors. Pretentious? Never! Amusing, maybe. I love everyone cast for the third movie, as I did in parts one and two. I expect (as should you) nothing more than a brain farted blockbuster; one in which reminds of the existence of those we forgot about...Snipes (cough)

The Amazing Spiderman 2 

Directed: Mark Webb

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Jamie Fox and Emma Stone

Expectation: If the trailer is anything to go by, this sequel should be wonderful and a real fresh of breath air considering the Avengers takeover. 

Rob the Mob

Directed: Raymond De Felitta

Starring: Andy Garcia, Michael Pitt and Ray Romano

Expectation: Good story decent if not random cast; Rob the Mob looks a treat with it's apparent true story concept. I like Michael Pitt and I do wish he would do more. I hope this movie holds up. 

Godzilla

Directed: Gareth Edwards 

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olson and Bryan Cranston.

Expectation: Following the dog shit we saw back in 1998 when we were forced to follow that awful actor they call Matthew Broderick around New York for over two hours, how can this movie not be good? Heck, it may even be excellent! 

Interstellar

Directed: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Michael Cain, Jessica Chastain and Casey Affleck.

Expectation: Chris Nolan, I am your bitch! Sorry, I mean, yes, this movie based on time travel may prove enjoyable...

Into the Darkness

Directed: Doug Liman 

Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill paxton

Expectation: A follow up from Elysium (2013), oh wait. This identical futuristic movie looks pretty good. Ignoring the oblivious dog-poop of yes, you guessed it, Oblivion, Tom Cruise better be of some worth this time around. 

Blended

Directed: Frank Coraci
Starring: Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore

Expectation: Just when we thought Sandler can do no worse, he does, by simply continuing to act. I am not slating this doofus for his acting skills either, it's just, well, his movies are rubbish. If you remember the last time we saw these two on screen was 50 first Dates (2004), but better yet, The Wedding Singer; a film in which I am willing to give Sandler credit for, as with some other movies of that era (his era) one in which is long deceased. This should be like any modern Adam Sandler flick, awful (and that is putting it nicely).

The Class of 92

Genre: Documentary 

Directed: Benjamin Turner and Gabe Turner

Starring: Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville, Gary Neville, David Beckham, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes

Running: 99 mins

Attention football fans: If this DVD is not on your Christmas list, put it on. Same for movie fans; if The Class of 92 is not sitting under your tree Christmas morning go back to bed, your either up too early or your loved ones fucked up!

The class of 92 is a retelling and somewhat nostalgic flashback to the great days of Manchester United. This articulate film is creative in its chapters divided into the lives of six icons of the red shirt; Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, David Beckham and Neville due Gary and Phil; all of whom began their careers in an era of prominence for both the world of football, politics and music.

Director Benjamin Tuner crafts the years of 1992/99 into a wonderful story of six working class individuals reliving the moment they first entered the club with a plethora of stories told by each player regarding initiations, idols, the fear of Fergie and the ghost of the Busby babes all tied in with a soundtrack of The Stone Roses and blue rival supporters Oasis. However the core of this documentary is the fascinating insight into each player; Giggs the play maker, the Neville brothers who are described as the under dogs of the club, angel face and right foot messiah Beckham; the biggest Manchester United supporter to have played in Old Trafford. 

Nicky Butt; the man you want by your side in a bar fight and the story of the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich in which he stepped in for a suspended Roy Keane in Barcelona's daunting Camp Nou. 

My favourite chapter of the movie is Paul Scholes who isn't too complicated in his small and intriguing little animations with a driving force on the pitch deemed powerful and legendary, but his mind-set off the pitch is surprisingly opposite - Paul is cute and very normal. 

Cameos from director Danny Boyle, Zinedine Zidane, Tony Blair, Ian Brown and Eric Cantona gives Benjamin Turner's movie an unbiased outlook at the personalities in football, the historic moments (as an Arsenal fan, I could watch Giggs destroy our worthless defence in the FA cup with a smile this time), the stone roses and their dominant takeover, and Liam Gallagher's cheeky package to Gary Neville; this is a terrific documentary and a real treat for film fans of all genres. 

9/10

The Amazing Spiderman 2: Second Trailer

Excuse the language but holy shit have you seen the latest Spiderman trailer? Following the Electro advertised teaser we all saw a few months back, the official trailer is here and my god it makes me think why I would ever wish Marvel to go on holiday for a while...okay The Avengers was something special); as was The Amazing Spiderman (2012). 

I am going to go out on a limb here and say, and while it is still early days, this might be the best Marvel superhero blockbuster since The Avengers (2012).