It’s wet and cold in the UK today. Horrible weather makes us day dream about sunnier days: Days spent drinking cider in the sunshine or hustling over to the cinema to watch the latest summer blockbuster. And it was the summer blockbusters that got us thinking; there are some great films coming out in summer 2010. Here’s a quick rundown of our most highly anticipated films!
Iron Man 2
UK Release date: 30th April 2010
Being as geeky as we three are, it may not surprise you that we’re big fans of the Marvel franchises, but nothing has rocked our boots as much as Iron Man, due in part to the ridiculously charismatic and easy on the eye, Robert Downey Junior (Tony Stark). Even Gwyneth Paltrow is likeable as the feisty but sensible Pepper Potts; surely a testament to how good Iron Man was.
In IM2, with the world now aware of his dual life as the armoured superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press, and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, along with his assistant Pepper and James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, must forge new alliances - and confront powerful enemies.
Iron Man 2 looks impressive, full of action and still peppered with spiffy dialogue. Geeky Girl secret crush, Jon Favreau (directed Iron Man and started in The Break-Up and Swingers), is back in the seat to direct. Oh and did we mention – can’t wait to see Samuel L Jackson on form as Nick Fury.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
UK Release date: 9th July 2010
Okay, so we know we’re hardly surprising you with this pick, but we can’t help it - we really can’t wait to see how David Slade brings this book to the big screen. New Moon was a massive success globally, with the biggest opening weekend EVER in the US. So Eclipse, you know, no big deal.
In Eclipse we find Bella Swan struggling to choose between true love and vampire, Edward Cullen and best friend and werewolf, Jacob Black as the animosity between the vamps and the shape-shifters escalate. Not only that, but Bella must also contend with facing long term adversary, Victoria and face impending immortality, should she join Edward. Phew.
As moderate (see obsessive) fans of the Twilight series, we can’t wait to see how the third movie evolves in the Twilight saga. You can keep up to date with the latest Twilight news, trailers and photos here.
Inception
UK Release date: 16th July 2010
Inception is an upcoming American sci-fi thriller, written and directed by British filmmaker Christopher Nolan (he of the excellent Momento and Dark Knight – we trust you have watched both and if not, shame on you).
The premise of the film is a bit mysterious and the trailer released did nothing to clear up that confusion either (despite it being visually stunning - GG were gripped). Best we can work out is that is that a CEO played by Leo DiCaprio, can enter people’s dreams to extract vital information, but things begin to seriously escalate as a result. Other cast members include Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard and Michael Caine.
The buzz surrounding this film is mighty and many industry sources are tipping this film to be one of the best and most intriguing of all 2010’s releases. This has been a clever marketing campaign - the Geeky Girls interest is well and truly piqued and we’re genuinely excited by this release!
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Directed by Mike Newell (The Awakening, Three Weddings and a Funeral, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (what hasn’t this man worked on?) we’re pretty sure this film is in safe hands. The film opens in May, but we don’t really want to wait that long!
Iron Man 2
UK Release date: 30th April 2010
Being as geeky as we three are, it may not surprise you that we’re big fans of the Marvel franchises, but nothing has rocked our boots as much as Iron Man, due in part to the ridiculously charismatic and easy on the eye, Robert Downey Junior (Tony Stark). Even Gwyneth Paltrow is likeable as the feisty but sensible Pepper Potts; surely a testament to how good Iron Man was.
In IM2, with the world now aware of his dual life as the armoured superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press, and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, along with his assistant Pepper and James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, must forge new alliances - and confront powerful enemies.
Iron Man 2 looks impressive, full of action and still peppered with spiffy dialogue. Geeky Girl secret crush, Jon Favreau (directed Iron Man and started in The Break-Up and Swingers), is back in the seat to direct. Oh and did we mention – can’t wait to see Samuel L Jackson on form as Nick Fury.
UK Release date: 9th July 2010
Okay, so we know we’re hardly surprising you with this pick, but we can’t help it - we really can’t wait to see how David Slade brings this book to the big screen. New Moon was a massive success globally, with the biggest opening weekend EVER in the US. So Eclipse, you know, no big deal.
In Eclipse we find Bella Swan struggling to choose between true love and vampire, Edward Cullen and best friend and werewolf, Jacob Black as the animosity between the vamps and the shape-shifters escalate. Not only that, but Bella must also contend with facing long term adversary, Victoria and face impending immortality, should she join Edward. Phew.
As moderate (see obsessive) fans of the Twilight series, we can’t wait to see how the third movie evolves in the Twilight saga. You can keep up to date with the latest Twilight news, trailers and photos here.
Inception
UK Release date: 16th July 2010
Inception is an upcoming American sci-fi thriller, written and directed by British filmmaker Christopher Nolan (he of the excellent Momento and Dark Knight – we trust you have watched both and if not, shame on you).
The premise of the film is a bit mysterious and the trailer released did nothing to clear up that confusion either (despite it being visually stunning - GG were gripped). Best we can work out is that is that a CEO played by Leo DiCaprio, can enter people’s dreams to extract vital information, but things begin to seriously escalate as a result. Other cast members include Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard and Michael Caine.
The buzz surrounding this film is mighty and many industry sources are tipping this film to be one of the best and most intriguing of all 2010’s releases. This has been a clever marketing campaign - the Geeky Girls interest is well and truly piqued and we’re genuinely excited by this release!
Prince of Persia: The Sands of TimeUK Release date: 28th May 2010
Okay, so if you’ve played the game we’re pretty sure you’re hopping with excitement about seeing this film. For those of you who haven’t heard about this game-cum-film, a quick synopsis is required.
Set in medieval Persia, an adventurous prince and a rival princess team up to rescue the Sands of Time, a gift from the gods that controls time, from the hands of the villainous big-bad, Nizam. A classic action-fantasy movie recipe if we heard one. And film boasts a classy cast with Jake Gyllenhaal as the plucky Prince, Gemma Anderton as Princess Tamina and the great Ben Kinsley as the evil ruler Nizam.
Directed by Mike Newell (The Awakening, Three Weddings and a Funeral, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (what hasn’t this man worked on?) we’re pretty sure this film is in safe hands. The film opens in May, but we don’t really want to wait that long!
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