2008 Block Busters
Alright friends, I suppose it’s time for a short break from Grand Theft Auto 4 and for me to hop into a new article for Postblink - although I am only 30%/45 missions in. Today I’m talking about summer block busters for the sunny days of 2008. After watching an inspiring episode of The Totally Rad Show, I decided it’s time for my top 5 picks of summer. The following are my picks, let’s see yours in the comments. You can find all upcoming releases here.
First Pick - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Directed by Steven Spielburg? Co-written by George Lucas? Are you kidding me? Forget that it’s another step in a legendary film series, the film creators and actors are enough to make this the biggest film of 2008. I’m more excited for this than I was any of the Starwars prequels. This film is my top pick because everyone is going to be seeing this movie, of all ages and demographics, and probably multiple times.
Second Pick - Dark Knight
I’m not a huge fan of Batman Begins, but I don’t think I’ll be able to say the same for Dark Knight. The late Heath Ledger is going to be a huge factor in how amazing this movie is, in my opinion, and I can’t wait for it. I’m expecting ten times the story and double the action of Batman Begins.
Third Pick - The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
I think this is going to beat out Iron Man, but I’m not sure by what measure. While I am looking forward to checking this out, it’s not one I’m going to be crushed if I don’t see. It’s my third pick, however, because I do believe many people are going to be rushing to see this. If I was going to base this completely on my personal tastes, WALL-E would take this spot - but I’m taking into consideration what I think the box office sales numbers will show.
Fourth Pick - WALL-E
The trailers have been fairly abstract as far as storyline for this movie, although I guess I haven’t watched one in a while. I think this Pixar film will be one of the better movies coming out this summer. I haven’t really ever been disappointed by Pixar and they seem to only get better after each previous film. WALL-E has some of the best new animation from a company that won awards for it’s animation in the mid-nineties.
Fifth Pick - Iron Man
There’s a lot of internet hype for Iron Man - but I guess that’s the base of the culture that are looking forward to seeing this live-action comic book inspired film. I’m not interested so much from that point of view as I am because Robert Downy Jr. is in it and ever since he stopped doing rails in bathrooms his acting has been amazing.
What almost made it? - Pineapple Express
Pineapple Express didn’t quite make it because I’m not sure how many people will be interested outside of the target audience. Will Seth Rogen add anything new to his slacker-comedy relief stoner role? Could he add any depth to a lead character who plays a stoner? I think I’m going to love this movie, but I don’t quite agree with all my friends who think it’s going to be the best action/comedy film of 2008. Despite what the trailers show, my stoner friends just aren’t that active. 
What will never make it? - Speed Racer
I think this film will kill off the Wachowski brothers and be a massive let down. Maybe it’s the story that doesn’t interest me, maybe it’s the stupid mix of live action/over-artistic CGI for the race scenes we’ve seen in the advertisements - I don’t know. All I can say is I won’t be seeing this and I can’t think of any of my friends who are busting out to see it. Two words: “over” & “hyped”.
In conclusion? Sorry if this was hard to read. I’m going on very little sleep and I’m sure my reading comprehension skills are a little drained after having to decipher so many accents in GTA.