Ok, so we did our list or partial list of summer movies 2008 and I have to admit, it was pretty underwhelming. Most of this stuff couldn't get me off the couch to change the channel if I lost my remote much less get me out at a crowded theater spending hard cash. So which features will get me to move my feet and crack open the old wallet:

1) Indiana Jones- Yep, I know this film was cobbled together specifically for its nostalgic appeal to aging generation MEsters like myself. I remember the level of anticipation for Phantom Menace and the subsequent disappointment. Jar Jar Binks for God Sake.
But that doesn't mean I won't be front row and center for one more run through with Indy, the whip, the hat, assorted psuedo nazi types(I know their Russians but they don't look Russian do they.....





2)Wanted- Whats to like about this one? James Macavoy, Morgarn Freeman, Angelina Jolie.. yeah that not too bad but the interesting part of this one for me is the English language debut of Timur Bekmambetov(I can't pronounce it either) the writer director of Night Watch and Day Watch(see clip below) two effects driven, super hero themed action blockbusters that were a huge hit in the past few years in Russia and made a minor splash in the US rental market. If you are a fan of the X-men films or Heroes then check out Daywatch which surpasses both visually with about 1/10th the budget. Should be interesting to see what he does with a major budget and a studio behind him.



3) The Dark Knight- Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Arron Echhardt, Christopher Nolan. Lots to like here. Nolan, perhaps best known for his alternative take on the noir genre in Memento, did excellent work relaunching this franchise with the leaner, meaner Batman Begins in 2005.



4)Pineapple Express- I think that I have already written a whole page on how this movie was such a bad idea for Rogen and then I saw the trailer and I really can't wait for this one. Apatow and Rogen back, this time reviving the stoner comedy to great effect.



Hmmm... I geuss that's it.

Labels: Indiana Jones, The Dark Knight