Top 10 Hype-worthy 2009 Guy Movies by David Nusair...
No.10 - Shutter IslandBased on the novel by Dennis Lehane, Shutter Island follows a pair of U.S. Marshals (Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo) as they investigate the disappearance of a criminally insane patient. Shutter Island marks Martin Scorsese’s fourth collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio, following 2002’s Gangs of New York, 2004’s The Aviator and 2006’s The Departed.
No.9 - Public EnemiesPublic Enemies tells the true-life story of Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) and the FBI agent determined to capture him (Christian Bale’s Melvin Purvis), in a film that also features appearances from such iconic figures as J. Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup), Pretty Boy Floyd (Channing Tatum) and Baby Face Nelson (Stephen Graham). Director Michael Mann was originally set to film this tale with Leonardo DiCaprio in the John Dillinger role, but the actor eventually decided to pass on the film in favor of Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island.
No.8 - WatchmenWatchmen is a highly anticipated adaptation of Alan Moore’s seemingly unfilmable comic-book opus, and primarily revolves around a group of has-been superheroes who reunite after a mysterious (and potentially calamitous) threat emerges. Though such varied directors as Darren Aronofsky and Paul Greengrass have been attached to the project at one time or another, Zack Snyder’s almost unprecedented success with the similarly complex 300 made him the ideal person for the job.
No.7 - AvatarJames Cameron’s first fictional endeavor since 1997’s record-breaking blockbuster Titanic, Avatar follows grizzled ex-Marine Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) as he assists an alien race in battling nefarious interlopers. Avatar has been in the works since the mid-‘90s, yet Cameron has only recently been able to match his vision with the technology used to bring it to life.
No.6 - Star TrekBased on Gene Roddenberry’s landmark ‘60s sci-fi series, Star Trek follows a young James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) as he encounters iconic figures such as Spock (Zachary Quinto), Uhura (Zoe Saldana) and Scotty (Simon Pegg) after reluctantly assuming command of the USS Enterprise. Director J.J. Abrams has reportedly side-stepped the issue of remaining faithful to the series’ canon by introducing a time-travel element into the proceedings, which should ensure that the film will satisfy fervent fans and clueless newbies alike.
No.5 - Sherlock HolmesArthur Conan Doyle’s iconic creation returns to the big screen with Robert Downey Jr. stepping into the shoes of the legendary detective in a story that follows Sherlock Holmes and his loyal partner Watson (Jude Law) as they attempt to stop a nefarious villain from following through with his calamitous plans. Best known for directing guy flicks like Snatch and RocknRolla, Guy Ritchie’s lifelong fascination with Sherlock Holmes makes him the ideal choice for introducing the character to an entirely new generation.
No.4 - Transformers: Revenge of the FallenMichael Bay’s follow-up to his massively successful 2007 blockbuster Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen follows Optimus Prime and his fellow Autobots as they attempt to rescue a kidnapped Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) from the nefarious Decepticons. The film features plenty of familiar faces scattered throughout the supporting cast, with Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel and Tyrese Gibson (among others) all reprising their respective roles from the original flick.
No.3 - X-Men Origins: WolverineWolverine explores the origins of one of the X-Men series’ most popular characters, with Hugh Jackman’s Logan encountering a series of familiar faces (including Danny Huston’s Stryker) and eventually agreeing to participate in the controversial Weapon X program. With the X-Men trilogy concluded, Wolverine marks the first in a series of potential spin-offs (the film’s success should determine the fate of X-Men Origins: Magneto).
No.2 - Terminator SalvationSet around 14 years after the events of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Terminator Salvation follows John Connor (Christian Bale) as he leads the resistance against the machines alongside wife Kate (Bryce Dallas Howard) and protege/father Kyle Reese (Anton Yelchin). If the advanced word holds true, Terminator Salvation will become the first entry within this ongoing series not to feature a certain Austrian governor as the title character.
No.1 - Inglourious BasterdsQuentin Tarantino’s first stand-alone endeavor since wrapping up the Kill Bill saga back in 2004, Inglourious Basterds follows several WWII-era Jewish-American soldiers as they embark on a campaign of terror by tracking down and brutally murdering Nazis. The film, which was originally to feature appearances by Adam Sandler and Michael Madsen, marks Tarantino’s first stab at a period piece, yet every indication seems to point towards an effort that’ll be just as potent and controversial as anything the filmmaker’s done in the past.
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