Movie Watchlist: April - June 2009

So many movies come out each month, and it's often much too hard to decide what to see. That's why I've made this little "Wachlist", to show you which movies to see and which to avoid. I will create these based on three month time periods, and will most likely transfer this list to video games as well.

Earth (April 22): Coming into theaters tomorrow to match Earth Day, this Disney-made movie will show the story of multiple animals, including Polar Bears, African Elephants, and Humpback whales. Although it might not interest some people, it is likely to have the same effect as March of The Penguins. Morgan Freeman might not narrate, but James Earl Jones will.

The Soloist (April 24): Many dramatic movies will come and go, without the effect that they should have. But The Soloist, coming out this Friday, has a great plot, as well as a great cast. It seems like this movie could be the next Slumdog.


X-Men Origins: Wolverine (May 1): As I've posted before, this movie just has to be good. The cast is amazing, and the new characters are definitely going to add to the excitement. Go here for more info on the movie.

Star Trek (May 8): This re-telling of the classic science-fiction series has been long-awaited, and many die-hard fans are excited. Even if you weren't a fan of the original series, you still might want to check out this exciting space adventure.


Up (May 29): This animated adventure by Pixar will be the first to be projected in Digital 3-D, and it's plot seems to be interesting enough. Only time will tell if this movie can live up to it's own image.


Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen (June 24): What appears to be the only triple A title releasing in June, this highly anticipated sequel to Transformers is assured to be a smash-hit, and may even hit box office records. More on Transformers here.

Wolverine Movie Prepares For May Release

After many months of excitement and the impatience of fanboys, X-Men Origins: Wolverine is almost here. Just a little over two weeks away, the movie is expected to be a box office hit.


In case you didn't know, the movie is a prequel to the three X-Men films, and shows the origins of Wolverine's adamantium skeleton and claws. But even if you're not the biggest Wolverine fan, you should still check out this movie.

A few other famous characters from the X-Men series get their own roles in the movie. Gambit, the Cajun thief known for his ability to supercharge objects enough to make them explode, is played by Taylor Kitsch. And Deadpool, a lesser-known mercenary with a large cult following, finally gets on the big screen, being played by Ryan Reynolds.


Of course, other characters, such as Sabretooth (whose story will also be explored more deeply), William Stryker, and Emma Frost are all going to make appearances. Seeing as the Weapon X program is the main antagonist, a few other subjects of the program will also appear, including Chris Bradley ("Bolt") and Frederick J. Dukes, with an "ultimate mutant" known as Weapon XI being the final antagonist of the movie.

In other movie news, Hannah Montana: The Movie, has made more money than expected, hitting the $200 million mark with worldwide sales. The success of the movie over the weekend has caused the faltering of other movies such as Oberserve and Report and Fast and Furious. Dragon Ball: Evolution tanked, raking in less then $5 million over the Easter Weekend.