1. "Deadpool"
For starters, this is probably one of the first times that a film company has ever attempted an R-rated superhero movie. The trailer screams with R-rated contents, yet the film seems to touch a pretty new and unexplored area in this movie category. Though this is Marvel’s first R-rated movie, it is said that this success may open the gates for more. Putting backgrounds aside, I would have to say that Deadpool himself is pretty humorous and likable. He isn’t like the other superheroes, filled with a sense of righteousness and justice, but a more approachable character with human desires, such as revenge.
2. "Zootopia"
Yes, another Disney cartoon. But unlike the traditional prince and princesses, realms and kingdoms, this film comments on the underlying issues of race and identity. In the film, the differences between predator and prey are emphasized and enlarged to reflect the current day social outrages, such as the Black Lives Matter campaign. Humanizing the animals, yes. Normalizing them, no. Instead, the characteristics of each different species is made particularly evident--the bunny’s innocence, the fox’s sly attitude, and, of course…the sloth, as demonstrated by the trailer.
3. "Gods of Egypt"
On an honest note, the plot can only be counted as decent. A damsel is in distress, and the hero goes to extended lengths to save her, even to the point of standing up against the gods. The hero eventually saves her, the evil is vanquished, and everyone gets a happy ending. However, I do give credit to our main character for being a mortal with enough courage and combat skills to stand up to the higher beings. Regardless of the plot, I certainly do find the special effects to be well-made. To be specific, I find it pretty funny how all the gods are taller and bigger in figure than the mortals. When a god stand next to a human, the size difference is comparably maximized, making the latter seem like a small child. Here's the trailer.
4. "Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice"
I have not yet seen this movie, but the scores and ratings that people are giving it online, which are mostly high (8 or 9 out of 10), are making me look forward to it. What would set these most well-known superheroes against each other? And who would win? I remember my friend saying that the victory would definitely go to Superman; after all, Batman is human. Here's the trailer.
5. "London Has Fallen"
I'll be honest...this film reminds me of the video game "Counter Strike: Global Offense." The beginning plot isn’t bad. I mean, it is meant to make ironic the air strikes that the U.S. is using, or, perhaps, overusing. A scheme for revenge against the U.S., a plot to murder all world leaders as they gather in one city...not a bad beginning. But afterwards? The entire story became a First Person Shooter (FPS) game: the map (demolished building map, the most common map of all maps), the outplays, the reload times, and never getting hit by the incoming fire (often times, you wouldn’t die in FPS by taking one shot, unless it’s a headshot). I thought this would make a fairly nice FPS--a protection mission of a certain witness, where you have to reach a certain number of points in order to beat the game. Giving weapons of various tiers to the witness would increase his chance of survival, but it would also reduce the number of points received. Anyhow, I was intrigued by this real-life FPS, while many others weren’t so glad with their decision to sit in a theater for the film. Here's the trailer.
