A number of films that will be release this year, actually.
Of course, no surprise I am stoked about Iron Man 3 (2013). It's obviously the sequel to Iron Man (2008) and Iron Man 2 (2010) and also ties together with The Avengers. This one is directed by Shane Black but we will, granted, really, see both Robert Downey Jr back in his role as Iron Man/Tony Stark and Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Pots.
I am also excited about The Great Gatsby (2013), directed by Baz Luhrmann, which is an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel from the 20's with the same name. Among the talents starring in this film are Leonardo DiCaprio, Isla Fisher and Carey Mulligan.
I must say I do enjoy animated films and really loved Despicable Me (2010). So this year I'm looking forward to the sequel - Despicable Me 2 (2013) - once again directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud and with Steve Carell as the voice of Gru once more.
Same goes for Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013) though that one does not really have the same directors as Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009) did.
And thought it's not Kenneth Branagh who directed Thor 2: The Dark World (2013) but Alan Taylor (Game of Thrones) I am still very excited about the sequel to Thor and to see Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston as Thor and Loki again the wonderful and amazing Natalie Portman as Jane Foster once more (especially since she wasn't include in The Avengers). Not to mention Anthony Hopkins as Odin and Stellan Skarsgård as Dr. Eric Selvig as well as Rene Russo as Frigga.
And who is not looking forward to the continuance of Bilbo's amazing journey in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug? I know I absolutely am! Once again Peter Jackson (The Fellowship of The Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), The Return of the King (2003)) has been directing and the screenplay has been written by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Guillermo del Toro based on the book "The Hobbit, or There and Back Again" by J.R.R Tolkien.
I am also keeping an eye out for Jim Jarmusch's Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) which is a vampire film with the amazing talents Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton as the main characters Adam and Eve.
And last, but certainly not least, I am looking forward to Joss Whedon's (The Avengers, The Cabin in the Woods) Much Ado About Nothing (2012) - an adaptation on the Shakespearen play - starring Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Clark Gregg and Nathan Fillion and many others.
Showing posts with label Tom Hiddleston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tom Hiddleston. Show all posts
9 March 2013
6 February 2013
Hiddleston, Beale, Irons, Whishaw and Many More in This Shakespeare Epic
If you have not yet seen BBC's The Hollow Crown mini-series I highly suggest you do so!
Anyone who likes the acting of either of the names mentioned in the title will not be disappointed. Also, anyone who like brilliant acting and directing that manages to - in my humble opinion, at least - make the Shakespearean dialogues and monologues believable on screen in a film (even though it is written as a play, which is a very different medium) as well as managing to make everything, reactions and actions, perfectly natural-seeming should really gives these films a try!
Those who might possibly find these not entirely satisfying are perhaps those very familiar and very fond of Shakespeare plays as plays to be seen on a theatre stage. I am personally not that well versed in Shakespeare's work. Not as well as I should like to, at least. So In my case I would say I knew just the right amount on his works to really love the films. To someone more knowledgeable I would then say - give them a chance! But do so without expecting the brilliance I speak of since it comes form someone that saw these without too many preconceived notions as to what they should be like and I am sure you will still be able to enjoy them.
To those who simply love Tom Hiddleston - as I know many do - it really is worth your while to see Richard II as well even though Hiddleston is not in that one because it is just as beautiful and well made. Though, if you really are going to watch them simply because of Hiddleston, by all means, do so. If you love his acting you will not be disappointed - he does an amazing job as prince Hal and Henry V and I can practically guarantee you will not regret watching these films. Of course, and it should go without saying, that the same is true for Ben Whishaw who gives a most amazing performance as king Richard II. If you intend to see only Richard II for the sake of his wonderful acting alone I would still recommend the rest of the series.
I would also recommend these films to anyone who really loves well-made, historical pieces. Because they are beautifully shot and made with great attention to detail. The sets are fantastic and the atmosphere connects to each seen wonderfully.
All in all these absolutely fall under the category of my favourite films of all times and I do highly and warmly recommend these works of art!
Anyone who likes the acting of either of the names mentioned in the title will not be disappointed. Also, anyone who like brilliant acting and directing that manages to - in my humble opinion, at least - make the Shakespearean dialogues and monologues believable on screen in a film (even though it is written as a play, which is a very different medium) as well as managing to make everything, reactions and actions, perfectly natural-seeming should really gives these films a try!
Those who might possibly find these not entirely satisfying are perhaps those very familiar and very fond of Shakespeare plays as plays to be seen on a theatre stage. I am personally not that well versed in Shakespeare's work. Not as well as I should like to, at least. So In my case I would say I knew just the right amount on his works to really love the films. To someone more knowledgeable I would then say - give them a chance! But do so without expecting the brilliance I speak of since it comes form someone that saw these without too many preconceived notions as to what they should be like and I am sure you will still be able to enjoy them.
To those who simply love Tom Hiddleston - as I know many do - it really is worth your while to see Richard II as well even though Hiddleston is not in that one because it is just as beautiful and well made. Though, if you really are going to watch them simply because of Hiddleston, by all means, do so. If you love his acting you will not be disappointed - he does an amazing job as prince Hal and Henry V and I can practically guarantee you will not regret watching these films. Of course, and it should go without saying, that the same is true for Ben Whishaw who gives a most amazing performance as king Richard II. If you intend to see only Richard II for the sake of his wonderful acting alone I would still recommend the rest of the series.
I would also recommend these films to anyone who really loves well-made, historical pieces. Because they are beautifully shot and made with great attention to detail. The sets are fantastic and the atmosphere connects to each seen wonderfully.
All in all these absolutely fall under the category of my favourite films of all times and I do highly and warmly recommend these works of art!
8 December 2012
Five Marvel Films
That you really do have to watch, if you by any chance haven't gotten around to watching them yet, are the five interconnected Marvel Movies. They can be seen separately but it's quite a journey to see them all.
First out was Iron Man (2008) and Iron Man 2 (2010); both directed by Jon Favreau. They are excellent superhero action movies with a good dose of humor. Robert Downey Jr does a marvelous job as Iron Man.
Next in line was Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) directed by Joe Johnston. Chris Evans makes a great Captain and the movie is action and entertainment.
And then we have the beautiful movie Thor (2011) directed by Kenneth Branagh - who did a most magnificent job making this wonderful film. Chris Hemsworth is Thor and Tom Hiddleston is incredibly talented in portraying Loki. Also Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins are among the talents in this deep yet humorous piece.
And it all comes together in the epic film The Avengers (2012) directed by Joss Whedon. He has made the most incredible job of bringing huge superhero characters together in one fantastic story. It's a huge production but it's all kept together brilliantly. It's also highly entertaining, contains epic battles and fantastic dialogue as well as great one-liners. All in all this one is a must see!
First out was Iron Man (2008) and Iron Man 2 (2010); both directed by Jon Favreau. They are excellent superhero action movies with a good dose of humor. Robert Downey Jr does a marvelous job as Iron Man.
Next in line was Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) directed by Joe Johnston. Chris Evans makes a great Captain and the movie is action and entertainment.
And then we have the beautiful movie Thor (2011) directed by Kenneth Branagh - who did a most magnificent job making this wonderful film. Chris Hemsworth is Thor and Tom Hiddleston is incredibly talented in portraying Loki. Also Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins are among the talents in this deep yet humorous piece.
And it all comes together in the epic film The Avengers (2012) directed by Joss Whedon. He has made the most incredible job of bringing huge superhero characters together in one fantastic story. It's a huge production but it's all kept together brilliantly. It's also highly entertaining, contains epic battles and fantastic dialogue as well as great one-liners. All in all this one is a must see!
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