I know this list is a bit late seeing that we're mid way through the second month of the year. But I did it last year, so I thought it fitting I did it again this year. However late. And the only reason it has taken me this long to put it out is because of work and because I still have the 50 Best Movies [I've Seen] Of The Decade list... which I have yet to complete. This list does have a serious absence of the more international fare, because honestly I usually don't know and have not heard about them until they actually get released. Other than that, I think I have a pretty mix bag of films I want to watch in 2010
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Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, The Wolfman brings the myth of a cursed man back to its iconic origins.
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Will only be released in Singapore this week. Gothic horror movie? I'm in.
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Imagine living in a small town where everything is safe and happy…until suddenly it isn’t. Imagine your friends and neighbors going quickly and
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Its the unfunny version of Zombieland. Pretty good trailer and what a fitting choice of song.
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A love story at its core, THE YELLOW HANDKERCHIEF is about three strangers of two generations who embark on a road trip through post Katrina
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I'm a sucker for these low key type of dramas... I think I'll enjoy this one.
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While his trailer trash parents teeter on the edge of divorce, 14-year-old Nick sets his sights on dream girl Sheeni Saunders, hoping that she'll be
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Not thoroughly impressed with the trailer. But I've heard soo much about the book...and well I've already got that...so I'll have to see this when it gets here in March...or at least when its on dvd.
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A coming-of-age biopic about '70s teenage band The Runaways.
The movie managed to secure some of the most talented kids to do the two leads...and they've certainly had the look right. So I'm really curious to see how this film is.
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A twisted, funny, high-octane adventure, director Matthew Vaughn brings KICK-ASS to the big screen.
KICK-ASS tells the story of average
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Have you seen the trailers for this? Or the numerous clips out there? How can I not want to see this? I'm just hoping it lives up to whatever its the clips and trailers seem to offer.
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When a young American travels to the city of Verona, home of the star-crossed lover Juliet Capulet of Romeo and Juliet fame, she joins a group of
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I'm not big on chick flicks. But I do watch them sometimes. I find Amanda Seyfried sweet and charming and she sold this movie.
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A love triangle forms between the legendary do-gooder Robin Hood, his Maid Marian and the archer's arch nemesis, the Sheriff of Nottingham.
I love costume pictures. And the last Robin Hood movie we've seen was the Kevin Costner one. Can this do better? It certainly has the actors for it. I have a feeling archery will become popular again when this comes out.
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As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself
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Yes. I'm into the whole Twilight thing. So of course Eclipse will be on this list.
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A modern-day take on the "Beauty and the Beast" tale where a New York teen is transformed into a hideous monster in order to find true love.
I have a feeling this movie will not cause a ripple in the box office. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe its good...or bad...very likely...but its a modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast. If its bad...I want to see how bad it actually is.
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Scott Pilgrim must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil ex-boyfriends in order to win her heart.
This is one of those comic book properties...where the film adaptation has received a lot of buzz. I'm not familiar at all with the comic. But all the hype has gotten me curious...so therefore its on this list.
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A clean-cut high school student relies on the school's rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.
A modern retelling of the Scarlet Letter set in a high school...and a comedy too? Could it be another Clueless? 10 Things I hate About You?
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Cloverfield director Matt Reeves will write and direct this vampire tale based on the Swedish novel "Let the Right One In" and the Swedish film, which
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Loved Let the Right One In, and I don't really care if this comes to soon after. Its not really a remake too issit. Just another adaptation of the Swedish novel. I've said this before, a lot people are not too keen with the idea of Let Me In, but I am. I'd like to see Let Me In's take of the same story.
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A fantasy movie about an arrogant, lazy prince and his more heroic brother who must complete a quest in order to save their father's kingdom.
Sounds something like life action Shrek? But it has good bunch of actors. Hopefully its funny.
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In this seventh and final installment of the beloved Harry Potter series, Harry faces new troubles; he must collect all of the Horcruxes that the evil
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Its a Harry Potter movie. Enough said. I cannot, not watch it.
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Is this movie ever going to come out. I've been waiting since 2008.
18. Somewhere
Sofia Coppola's fourth film. Not an entirely original premise...but I like the stuff she's done...so I want to see this.
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In the romantic drama Remember Me, Robert Pattinson plays Tyler, a rebellious young man in New York City who has had a strained relationship with his
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Saw the trailer a few weeks ago. Looks pretty good. And there's some decent acting from Robert Pattinson. Surely that's something to watch.
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A priest disobeys church law to track down the vampires who kidnapped his niece.
Another Legion for Paul Bettany? Maybe. But we haven't seen to many good Vampire action movie. Could this be it?
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A group of teenagers look to save their town from an invasion of Chinese and Russian soldiers.
I've never watch the original movie. And frankly I find the whole premise stupid. Couldn't believe when it was to be remade. But hey it could be those, its soo bad its good.
22. Never Let Me Go
Based on the bestselling novel of the same name.Starring
Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield. Its undoubtedly a drama...and I think it could be good.
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Trauma transforms us. Years after their teenage daughter's death, Lois and Doug Riley, an upstanding Indiana couple, are frozen by estranging grief.
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I've always thought that Kristen Stewart is a good actress...despite whats been said about Twilight. You just have to see the stuff she's done prior. And this and The Runaways was pretty well received at Sundance wasn't it?
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A thriller about the relationship between a veteran ballet dancer and a rival.
Its a supernatural thriller about a ballerina and her rival. Imagine a darken ballet studio with all those huge mirrors on all the walls. Put on some classical music. Tell me that's not scary.
25. The Moth Diaries
An adaptation of a novel of the same name about a girl suffering from mental illness who suspects her schoolmate is a vampire. Issit all in her head or issit not. I'd like to know too. Of course I'd might just read the book first, but I'm certainly curious how the movie will turn out.
26. Brighton Rock
Never did manage to see the 1947 Brighton Rock. Now there's a new adaptation...hopefully this new one will get a release here.
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16-year-old Craig (Gilchrist), stressed out from the demands of being a teenager, checks himself into a mental health clinic. There he learns that the
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The thing about checking yourself into a mental institution is that you might not be able to check yourself out. You might think you're just in there for a week to rest your mind, but who know when you'll be able to get out. But in all seriousness, this is a comedy. It has an interesting premise and I expect some good laughs.
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A typical day on the slopes turns into a chilling nightmare for three snowboarders when they get stranded on the chairlift before their last run. As
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Its one of those high concept movies like Open Water. Now this one asks, what if you're stranded on a chairlift...while the rest of the world has forgotten or didn't even know that you were up on the slopes. I've seen the trailer and it looks decent enough. I want to see how it plays out.
