Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Top 5...

When I was younger my best friend Jen and I were obsessed with making list of our favorite things. I figured I would continue the tradition and so I present my first list. Being the movie buff that I am, I'm going to start off my first Top 5 list with "Most Anticipated Films of 2009". I know the year is closing in but there are still a lot of movies I am looking forward to seeing. So, without further ado (and in no particular order), I bring you my first list...

*EDIT* The formatting on my blog cuts off the trailers so if you would like to view one I suggest clicking on it twice. This will take you to the original site (YouTube) where you can watch it in HD.

The Young Victoria

Release Date: November 13, 2009
Director: Jean-Marc Vallee
Writer: Julian Fellowes
Cast: Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Jim Broadbent, Miranda Richardson, Mark Strong, Paul Bettany, Thomas Kretschmann
Plot: A dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert.




The Lovely Bones

Release Date: December 11, 2009
Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli, Saoirse Ronan
Plot: Centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.




Bright Star

Release Date: September 18, 2009
Director: Jane Campion
Writer: Jane Campion
Cast: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish, Paul Schneider, Kerry Fox

Plot: The drama based on the three-year romance between 19th century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne, which was cut short by Keats' untimely death at age 25.








Where the Wild Things Are

Release Date: October 16, 2009
Director: Spike Jonze
Writers: Spike Jonze, Dave Eggers
Cast: Catherine Keener, Max Records, Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Ambrose, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker
Plot: An adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story, where Max, a disobedient little boy sent to bed without his supper, creates his own world--a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler.





The Twilight Saga: New Moon
(Don't judge me on this one. You know you want to see it too!)


Release Date: November 20, 2009
Director: Chris Weitz
Writer: Melissa Rosenberg
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Dakota Fanning
Plot: After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella's blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave the town of Forks, Washington for Bella and Edward's sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even-closer friendship with Jacob Black. Danger in different forms awaits.