Thursday, April 15, 2010

May - Magnificent Movie Month

My friend Alex J. Cavanaugh has a great blog about Movies today for his M word in Arlee Bird's A to Z blog challenge. It's a fun read and Alex goes over some of his favorite movies (which are some of mine as well, though that didn't surprise me at all!). I wanted to talk about movies today too, specifically the movies which are releasing in the next few weeks.

For many years now, the movie industry has been pinpointing May as the "blockbuster" month, and this year is no exception. You can usually count on at least one big-budget film from each of the mainstream movie genres to hit the theaters during the month. This year we've got some really cool stuff coming down the pike:

Starting out on May 7th is Iron Man 2 with Robert Downey Jr. I saw the first of this series when it came out in the theaters a couple of years ago (in May, of course). I instantly fell in love with the setting, the story, and especially the supercool character of Tony Stark. I was so impressed with Robert Downey Jr.'s interpretation of Stark, and I don't think they could've found a better person to cast. The new movie promises to be even more exciting, with Scarlett Johansson as the notorious Black Widow and Mickey Rourke as the terrible Whiplash. This is sure to be a lot of fun, and this is my number one pick for the movies in May.

Next is Robin Hood on May 14th, starring Russell Crowe as Robin Hood and Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian. This was also directed by Ridley Scott, and I love his epic style of film direction. I'm not a huge Russell Crowe fan per se, but my favorite movie of his is Gladiator, which is also directed by Scott. The movie is supposed to be the "the true story" of the legendary hero, and my interest has been piqued by the few trailers I've seen. Robin Hood has been one of my favorite anti-heroes since I watched the Errol Flynn version on a rainy Saturday afternoon with my mom back in the eighties, and it'll be interesting to see what Scott has in mind for the legend.

May 21st is the release date for Shrek Forever After, which is the fourth (and supposedly final) installment in the uber-successful series. In this movie, Shrek is transported to an alternate universe where Fiona is a barbarian, Puss in Boots has become a lazy kitty who cares nothing for his usual romancing antics, and Donkey is just... well, he's Donkey. I enjoyed the first two films in this series, and hope this release can make up for the disappointment that the third Shrek movie was. My niece will probably clamor to go see this, so I might get dragged along... and I'll probably secretly enjoy it when I do. ;)

The last weekend of May holds two new releases, and they couldn't be more opposite: Sex and the City 2 and Survival of the Dead. You know what would be awesome? If somehow these two movies could be combined. I'd love to see zombies spilling over into the flashy, slightly crazed world of Carrie and her gal-pals, chomping New York socialites and fashion designers with abandon. At the same time, I'd love to see Samantha defend herself against a horde of slavering zombies, armed to the teeth with adult novelties and high-heeled shoes. Which of the girls would take over and lead the group out of the city and into New Jersey, and, hopefully, freedom from the undead? Now that's a movie I would gladly pay to see.

So. Anyway. This May... Wanna go to a movie?

14 comments:

sarahjayne smythe said...

Great post. I haven't had time to keep track of upcoming movies, so thanks for doing it for me. :)

Mel Chesley said...

Suhweeet! I can't wait to see the new Iron Man. That Robin Hood looks decent, we'll see. It's sort of like King Arthur, it's been done and over done and they keep going back to it. I'm not a huge Crowe fan either, but I'll check it out. I'm looking forward to the Shrek and Harry Potter films, even though HP is coming out later.
And I would pay to see someone tearing up Sex and the City or whatever it is called. Personally... I'd even pay to see Blade take on Edward. ::Coughs:: I'll probably lose followers for that comment. ;)

RHYTHM AND RHYME said...

As I don't go to the cinema (I do watch films on TV) I don't seem to know any of the actors you write about. Your write however was extremely good and most interesting to read as I find all your blogs are.
Take care.
Yvonne.

Unknown said...

Heck yes I do!!! Sex and the City 2please pronto! I also would love to see Iron Man 2 since I loved Robert Downey Jr in the first and Robin Hood looks awesome!

Anonymous said...

We're off to see How to train your dragon 3D, tomorrow with the kids. I'm looking forward to that, but the 3D makes me feel sick blah!

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Thank you for the mention! Glad we are of the same spirit when it comes to movies.
Looking forward to all three of those. As you said, fingers crossed Shrek IV makes up for Shrek II, which was SO not good!

Karen Jones Gowen said...

Sudden popcorn craving here....

L. Diane Wolfe said...

Yes, break out the popcorn!!!!

And Greenville was beautiful yesterday! Sunny and nice. We should've met somewhere - like one of the B&N's I stopped at to sigh copies of Book V. Oh well! The show I taped airs next Tuesday at 1pm on WGGS. (I only know you and one other person in Greenville!)

Roxy said...

I am so excited for these movies. Hooray for May. My anniversary is the perfect excuse to waste time next month by playing hooky with my honey at the Megaplex. :)

Ella said...

I love movies; we are both on a similar track. I grew up in a movie theater, almost! Great post, I'm excited about Iron Man 2 and Robin Hood. My birthday is in May and guess where I like to go to celebrate...

Al said...

You've just reminded me our kids gave us movie tickets for Christmas.
For some strange reason we haven't used them yet

About Me said...

There's just not enough time in the day to see movies in May. I would love to see Ironman 2 though. I'm on the fence about Robin Hood but I'd be willing to catch it on DVD.

Talli Roland said...

I'm in! I'd love to see a good movie or two. Sex in the City would be great - or maybe the new one with Tilda Swinton - I am Love, I think it's called.

Happy almost May! :)

Hannah said...

This is why May is awesome! Not only is it my birthday month but great movies are always opening! Woo-hoo!!