36 films you must see in 2015 – 2015 Movie Preview
May’s Must See: The Avengers: Age of Ultron (May 1)
Clearly the easiest one of the first half of the year. Joss Whedon returns for the sequel to the third highest grossing film of all time and the world is eagerly anticipating what’s in store for the avenging heroes. Since 2012, excitement for the sequel has been building and if the million plus viewing of the trailer was any indication, this could challenge “Titanic” as the second highest grossing film of all time.
In this installment, returning team members Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) will be battling Ultron and contending with new arrivals Vision (Paul Bettany), Scarlett Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson).
We already know for sure we’ll be seeing Hulk battling against Iron Man’s Hulkbuster armor and some seeds will be sown for 2016’s “Captain America: Civil War,” but what of the looming threat of Thanos? Either way this is definitely one of my most anticipated films of 2015 and arguably the one film on this list that will live up and likely surpass the hype.
Runner up: Tomorrowland (May 22)
Brad Bird, the director of “The Iron Giant,” “Ratatouille,” “The Incredibles” and “Mission: Impossible —Ghost Protocol” has yet to make a bad movie and don’t look for his latest about a curious teen and a genius inventor (George Clooney) go on a mission to discover a secret location to buck that trend either.
Sleeper pick: Spy (May 22)
In what could very well be the sleeper comedy of the year, Melissa McCarthy reunites with her “Bridesmaids” and “Heat” Director Paul Feig in this action comedy about a CIA analyst who goes undercover to stop a global disaster after her partner vanishes. We can only hope for juicy roles for Jason Statham, Rose Byrne, Jude Law and Nia Long.
Other interesting options: Don’t Mess with Texas (May 8); Madd Maxx: Fury Road (May 15); Insidious: Chapter 3 (May 22) and Pitch Perfect 2 (May 15)
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.