Spring Break
The silver screen shines in '09
Natalie Abreu
Issue date: 1/28/09 Section: Focus
"Iron Man," "The Dark Knight" and "WALL-E" are just a few of the high caliber films that shined on the silver screen in 2008, so the films of 2009 better step up their game to entertain audiences this upcoming year. Here are a few long awaited and sure to be crowd pleasers for the year to come.
"Watchmen" (March 6)
Adapted from Alan Moore's graphic novel, one of the most celebrated of all time, the film version has been in the works ever since the late 1980s. Now it has come to life through the direction of Zack Snyder, of "300" fame. The graphic novel on which the film is based explores the concept of an alternative 1985. Nixon is still president, America won in Vietnam and conflicted "superheroes," both human and otherwise, are a very real phenomenon. Fans of the novel are sure to scrutinize every bit of the film, but the special effects and a faithful story are sure to make this film version a hit.
"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (May 1)
Kicking off the summer blockbuster season is a comic book film whose title sort of gives away the plot. With Hugh Jackman as the title character, this prequel explores the origins of the famed member of the X-Men and the many villains he encounters, including Liev Schreiber as Sabretooth.
"Star Trek" (May 8)
In this J.J. Abrams revamp of the space franchise, the film explores the early days of all the original Star Trek characters including Captain Kirk, Scotty, McCoy, Sulu and Spock. Starring many young and popular actors, including Chris Pike, Zachary Quinto, John Cho and Simon Pegg, this film is sure to introduce the Star Trek franchise to a whole new generation.
"Angels and Demons"
(May 15)
This prequel to "The Da Vinci Code" is based on Dan Brown's first novel, "Angels and Demons." The film explores another secretive organization, named the Illuminati, who are responsible for a murder and a timed explosive in the Vatican City. Along with the help of a beautiful scientist (Ayelet Zurer), Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) must help find the explosive and uncover the mystery before time runs out.
"Watchmen" (March 6)
Adapted from Alan Moore's graphic novel, one of the most celebrated of all time, the film version has been in the works ever since the late 1980s. Now it has come to life through the direction of Zack Snyder, of "300" fame. The graphic novel on which the film is based explores the concept of an alternative 1985. Nixon is still president, America won in Vietnam and conflicted "superheroes," both human and otherwise, are a very real phenomenon. Fans of the novel are sure to scrutinize every bit of the film, but the special effects and a faithful story are sure to make this film version a hit.
"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (May 1)
Kicking off the summer blockbuster season is a comic book film whose title sort of gives away the plot. With Hugh Jackman as the title character, this prequel explores the origins of the famed member of the X-Men and the many villains he encounters, including Liev Schreiber as Sabretooth.
"Star Trek" (May 8)
In this J.J. Abrams revamp of the space franchise, the film explores the early days of all the original Star Trek characters including Captain Kirk, Scotty, McCoy, Sulu and Spock. Starring many young and popular actors, including Chris Pike, Zachary Quinto, John Cho and Simon Pegg, this film is sure to introduce the Star Trek franchise to a whole new generation.
"Angels and Demons"
(May 15)
This prequel to "The Da Vinci Code" is based on Dan Brown's first novel, "Angels and Demons." The film explores another secretive organization, named the Illuminati, who are responsible for a murder and a timed explosive in the Vatican City. Along with the help of a beautiful scientist (Ayelet Zurer), Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) must help find the explosive and uncover the mystery before time runs out.
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