2. SUPERMAN RETURNS
Release Date: June 30th
Current Popcorn Meter Rating: 9.4
Whats the skinny? Despite the fact that hes a major dick, Im still excited to see whats in store as Superman finally completes his long journey back to the big screen. A couple days ago though, SUPERMAN RETURNS was at the top of this list. Then came the trailer for PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 2 and sadly for SUPERMAN, the Caped Crusader got bumped. SUPERMAN, by all accounts, is going to be a visually stunning film but beyond that?
Ive heard from people in the know who I trust two varying thoughts. One camp says its a powerhouse that is just fantastic from beginning to end. The other says its a massive disappointment. Whatever it is, you can bet your ass itll be better than the version McG wouldve come up with. For that, fanboys, be thankful.
1. PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST
Release Date: July 7th
Current Popcorn Meter Rating: 9.6
Whats the skinny? I give all the credit in the world to the Disney marketing team and whatever trailer house came up with PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 2 trailer. That just sold it for me. PIRATES 2 was sorta off my radar screen but then I saw that bad boy and I was reminded just how fun the first film was and this second installment is promising all that and a bag of chips. I gobbled up everything in that trailer from Johnny Depps Oh bugger to Davy Jones command to summon the Kraken (described by legend as a sea monster of gargantuan size). THIS is gonna be some hot, popcorn fun at the old theater. Heck, Im already juiced for PIRATES 3