36 films you must see in 2015 – 2015 Movie Preview
September’s Must See: Triple Nine (Sept. 14)
This could easily sneak up and become one of those early Oscar buzz films as it has an acting clinic’s ensemble including Kate Winslet, Casey Affleck, Chiewetel Ejiofor, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie and Norman Reedus and a fascinating premise. A squad of corrupt police officers are blackmailed into an impossible heist so they scheme the murder of a rookie officer to distract from their mission. John Hillcoat has quietly put together an impressive directorial resume with “Lawless,” “The Road” and “The Proposition,” but this could be the film that propels him to bigger heights.
Runner-up: Black Mass (Sept. 18)
You could argue that he’s been on a bit of a career slump lately, but I’m calling this Johnny Depp’s “comeback” film. He’s paired with Benedict Cumberbatch, Sienna Miller, Joel Edgerton and Kevin Bacon as he stars as Whitey Bugler, brother of a state senator and South Boston’s most violent criminal. Whitey becomes an FBI informant to stop the Mafia from overriding his turf in this true story directed by Scott Cooper (“Crazy Heart”).
Sleeper pick: The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (Sept. 18)
The one young adult book series adaptation that will be truly carry the torch from “The Hunger Games” kicks off its first sequel with the Gladers tackling new obstacles in a world devastated by solar flares and disease. Director Wes Ball made magic on a relatively shoestring budget for a blockbuster and I’m eager to see what he can do with more money to worth with in this follow-up.
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.