36 films you must see in 2015 – 2015 Movie Preview
April’s Must See: Furious 7 (April 3)
I’ve gone from seeing the “Fast and Furious” franchise as a decent little distraction to one of my favorite action franchises going today so this release will be more than a little bittersweet as it marks the final time we’ll see the late Paul Walker starring as Brian O’Conner following his tragic death. With so much of the popularity of the franchise built around the family environment created, it’ll be tough to watch knowing one of that family isn’t around anymore. Vin Diesel says he thinks his co-star and close friend would be pleased with the final product and the first trailer hinted at the same kind of over the top action that made the last two installments so memorable. Add in Jason Statham as a revenge-seeking Deckard Shaw, the return of Lucas Black’s Sean Boswell and the usual suspects of Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson and Ludacris and we should be in for a thrilling ride once again.
Runner-up: Run All Night (April 17)
Liam Neeson has another action film all set for our viewing pleasure. This time, he’s starring as a hitman torn between his crime family, led by his best friend (Ed Harris), and his estranged son (Joel Kinnaman). This is so in Neeson’s wheelhouse and having him square off against an equally terrific actor in Harris is going to make for yet another awesome Liam Neeson action film.
Sleeper pick: Selfless (April 17)
In one of the year’s most intriguing science fiction offerings, Ben Kingsley is a wealthy man dying from cancer and opts for a radical medical procedure that allows him to transfer his consciousness to the body of a healthy young man (played by Ryan Reynolds) but then the man starts learning the potentially dangerous secrets behind the body’s origin.
This could be the best year ever for big, anticipated movies. I really hope they live up to their hype.
Me too man. It seems like it’s poised to be a major one!
Jeff your list is pretty spot on my friend, 2015 could end up being one hell of a year with ‘Age Of Ultron’ and ‘The Force Awakens’ providing possibly the strongest 1-2 punch in films that we have ever seen in the same year. ’09 with “Avatar” & ‘Transformers 2’, ’12 with “The Avengers” & TDKR and ’13 with ‘Catching Fire’, “Iron Man 3” & “Frozen” are the only years to have at least two films that have grossed over 400 million domestic, in 2015 we should see that with AOU and Star Wars 7.
good work jeff. Hart going to prove you wrong lol. At first i am leery of the wedding ringer, but you know what if the wife wants to go I may brave. Im going to go see get hard. Now I do believe Anchorman 2 and think like a man too were failed projects, but its cool to see these two comic styles in a film. Since no one can ever remake or do a trading places maybe it will catch some of that or just bit for us folks who remember when great comedies were a staple, not an exception. Doesnt have at least 2 more movies this year? Is ride along 2 coming out this year? and I know he going to do something with the rock.
Of course im there with bells on for Avengers. Since I skipped katniss in 2014, I cant wait for the DVD in the spring or summer so I can get ready to close out this series. I still need to watch maze runner. nothing but good things. first quarter stuff. kingsmen is on my list. Also do you need to see taken 2 for taken 3? I just skipped it all way once i heard it was the same daughter who had to save him or some crap.. or should i rent it? Are you doing a list for dvds?
Get Hard should be good as long as they’re reeled in and not just letting Hart and Ferrell run amok. That’s where their films go sideways.
Those two are this year and looks like he’s already got two lined up for 2016 as well.
From the premise it doesn’t sound like you need to see Taken 2 first, but it was fun and quick so I’d recommend watching it all the same.
List for DVDs?
of good movies coming out on dvd in 2016 i guess. or whatever lol. I know one thing im going to be locked in next week for tv. Empire, flash, arrow. ( should be shield but I guess I will watch agent old timey shield agent).. and your favorite.. the fish moony show. that weapon ready for you.
Oh. I’ll be working on that throughout the year for us!
Geesh, I totally forgot Gotham started back up Monday. Not sure why I thought it was later this month.