Movies To Watch For...And Then See - 2013

I know you were all so intrigued by my "Best Films of 2012" post, so here are some of the films I'm most looking forward to judging in 2013.

Identity Thief
Theatrical Release: February 8
Jason Bateman? Check. Melissa McCarthy? Check check (which is different than 'double check'). I think it'll live up the hype and bring tons of laughs.
Bonus: Ben Falcone, McCarthy's husband and "Bridesmaids" "Air Marshall Jon" appears.

jOBS
Theatrical Release: April
If the script is any indication of the film, skip this. I'm sure Ashton Kutcher will be great, but why see the sub-par version when you can wait for Aaron Sorkin's version?

Now You See Me
Theatrical Release: June 7

Just click the link to see who stars - it's unbelievable. Magic PLUS crime equals mystical deception. Mystical deception equals awesome.


Monsters University
Theatrical Release: June 21
The prequel to "Monsters, Inc." Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. I can't wait for this! Mike Wazowski should  win an award. Not Billy Crystal, Mike Wazowski.

Girl Most Likely (Formerly titled "Imogene")
Theatrical Release: July 19
All star cast spearheaded by Kristen Wiig. I'm a fan of all Wiig projects, so fingers crossed that this delivers. Reviews from its TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) premiere in September were less than stellar, but here's to hoping the critics were unnecessarily harsh. 

Left Behind
Theatrical Release: November
Intended to be drastically different than the 2001 version starring Kirk Cameron, this time it's said that there will be less focus on the religious aspect. Script was intriguing. This could go either way - to see, or not to see? THAT is the question.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Theatrical Release: November 22
See it. That's all I'll say.


Dorothy of Oz
Theatrical Release: TBA
See it. Seriously. You won't be sorry. The visuals are fantastic, the songs, overwhelming. And as always, Lea Michele rocks it.

Night of the Living Dead: Resurrection
Theatrical Release: TBA (Already out in UK)
Maybe...MAYBE it will actually be scary. Because the 1968 version is laughable. "Ben! No! Beeeennnn!"