Over Thanksgiving break, a time where I returned to my home and spend time with my family, I had time to relax from the pressures of school. When I was not spending time with my family, I was with my friends just hanging out without a care. During one such get together, it was decided that we would all go out and see Dr. Strange -which was amazing and I highly recommend seeing- and we saw preview for several movies coming out in 2017 that I would kill to see. So, in wake of a rather depressing year -at least for me- I compiled a list of movies that I am looking forward to.
#10: Jumanji
Now, I am definitely looking forward to this slice of nostalgia. I remember watching the original Jumanji with Robin Williams staring. I found it funny, enthralling, and any other similar word. I was laughing almost the entire way through, even the intense and slightly scary -for a five year old- scenes. The concept itself was enough to draw me in so I am anxious and excited to see it how the directors not only interpreted the movie, but execute it as well.
#9: Thor Ragnarock
I'm not going to lie. I was never a huge fan of the previous Thor movies. I liked them, don't get me wrong, but I wasn't as in to them as I was about the other Marvel movies. That being said, I am looking forward to this one if only for the inclusion of the Sorcerer Supreme, Dr. Strange himself being a potential character in the new movie. I am excited to see how this movie plays out.
#8: Justice League
Now I am a Marvel fan, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy a good DC film. I have seen Man of Steel, I've seen Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman is coming out, all the pieces are there, now it's time for them all to come together into what will hopefully be an action packed film. This is DC's answer to Marvel's The Avengers and I have high hopes of what this movie can be.
#7: Wonder Woman
Now, the reason this is before Justice League is because I saw the trailer while I was in the theater to watch Dr. Strange and, pardon my language, but is looked bad ass. Wonder Woman was one of the first DC superheroes that I ever saw, TV show or other wise. She was a badass then and she is defienately one now and I can't wait to see how she is portrayed in the upcoming movie.
#6: Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2
I loved the first movie. It was hilarious, it was entertaining, and it kept my attention throughout the entire movie -something that most movies are not and have not been able to do. In other words, I loved it and I can't wait to see how things will progress, especially with all the Marvel lore that is coming into play. I won't say anymore than that as I would mostly make this another page, and spoil almost every Marvel movie, but I am on the edge of my seat in anticipation.
#5: Transformers the Last Knight
Say what you will, I love the Transformers movies. I hear people saying how it's more action than plot or how the story's cliché, but I don't care. The movies are incredible, the story's incredible, and the action scenes are incredible. People bagged on the last one as poor quality in terms of story, but there is one thing you must remember. Optimus rode atop of Grimlock. Best. Scene. Ever. That being said, I can hardly wait to see what this franchise has in store for us.
#4: Kong: Skull Island
No before you all start saying that this is just another remake of an already overused franchise, but I disagree. From what I saw in the trailer, this has a lot more depth to it then a simple oversized gorilla tearing through the city -though I am fairly certain that will happen at some point. The focus of this movie appears to be on the island itself and the monsters that inhabit it, and I don't just mean Kong. I won't say anymore than that, but I can assure you, this movie will be an experience to anyone that sees it.
#3: Star Wars Episode VIII
I think we all knew that this movie would make it on the list. I grew up with the Star Wars franchise and I loved each movie, no matter the length. While I did like the most recent Star Wars, there was a bit of the story that I found either lacking or dragging. I loved the movie, don't get me wrong, but I didn't like all of it. This is why this movie isn't higher up on my list. Regardless, I can't wait for this movie to come to theaters.
#2: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
I have always loved pirates -the ones in movies anyway. The idea of men and women going out, defying the government, finding, and sometimes stealing, treasure, and sailing over the open sea have always appealed to me and no other pirate has stood out as much as Captain Jack Sparrow. He is, by far, the most entertaining, daring, and funny pirate I have ever seen, making the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise one of my favorites. With this movie, from the trail and the cover I can infer that we, the audience, will gain a little more insight on Sparrow's backstory. We have received bits and pieces of who he is with tales of his exploits, but we never really understand his origins. It is my hope that this movie explains some of that.
#1 Power Rangers
That's right. The movie that I am most looking forward to is Power Rangers. For me growing up, the Power Rangers franchise was a constant, even more than the Star Wars franchise. I loved watching the old school rangers jumping and flipping around, fighting monsters and the forces of evil. I even enjoyed watching them evolve into different, yet connected, franchises -though I have to say that I am not a huge fan of the more recent series. Though, out of all of them, Mighty Morphin has been my favorite and I am excited to see how this reboot will portray my childhood icons.
