Every year there are those films that are highly promoted and anticipated by millions. 2016 is no different, as this year looks to be one of the film industries biggest years, but as always in Hollywood there is always the potential for "flops." These are my top five upcoming films of this year that have the lowest chance to "flop" due to promotion by the studios, excitement of the fans and because of the movie themselves.
5. "Captain America: Civil War"
While some people might jokingly call this Avengers 2.5, this film remains as one of the biggest films yet to come this year, as two of the most popular superheroes in the Marvel franchise are set to team up... is what I would say if this film was like all of the previous Marvel films. This film, however, isn't the case, as we see Captain America go up against Iron Man, as good storytelling in the previous films from comments, to facial expressions and to differences of opinions has all been leading up to these Avengers finally coming to blows. With many other heroes set to appear in this film as well, including the debut of a very popular web-slinger, this film looks to be superhero movie that can "steal the show" this year from another big superhero movie.
4. "Finding Dory"
This film has been a long time coming, after years and years of being requested by fans, and even Ellen DeGeneres herself, the long awaited sequel to "Finding Nemo" is finally here. Simply put, the main focus of this film is the previous one's most beloved character, Dory. In this film, Dory goes on a quest to find her family, because she remembered something for once. If this film is even as close to as great as the last one was, this is a animated film that will be talked about for many more years to come. Until, of course, we finally get the full trilogy, if they decide to go that route.
3. "Suicide Squad"
A comic book movie that isn't based on superheroes, but a movie that is only based on super villains, what could possibly go wrong, right? Some of the darkest villains from the Batman franchise are forced to join forces in order to "save the world." Admittedly, this movie has done a good job of hiding what the premise is. However, one greatly anticipated aspect is how fans will react to talented actor, Jared Leto, taking on the role of the most violent, crazed and even beloved villain of all time: The Joker. Especially considering the last one to put on the make up managed to win an Academy Award for his performance, and that would be the late Heath Ledger.
2. "10 Cloverfield Lane"
It's 2008, and J.J Abrams wants to create a monster movie that he believed could be America's version of Godzilla. Despite his opinion that King Kong might not be America's monster (even though Godzilla is better and beloved everywhere), J.J. Abrams created a monster film that, despite some critics, fans have been dying to see a sequel to. However, the hype finally died down because J.J. was to busy with other films like "Star Wars," or so we thought.
Last month, out of nowhere, a trailer appeared that wasn't in the form of a handheld camera, but a regular film. Celebrities like John Goodman were in what appeared to be a bomb shelter, which obviously made many people question what was going on. Then, once the word "Cloverfield" appeared on the screen, a national outcry of support and surprised fans (myself included) applauded how finally, after eight years, we are getting a sequel. Only question however, is something really coming?
1. "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice"
This film is one where the title itself is the biggest draw, putting two of the entire world's most famous superheroes up against each other, and finally putting them together for the first time ever in a live action film. Now, while fans will wait to see how actor Ben Affleck does as the caped crusader, and some things have already leaked like who may appear in the film, the trailers themselves have done their best to make sure fans don't forget the main focus of this film: we are finally going to get the fight that we have always wanted to see--Batman vs. Superman. Place your bets.
