April In Film

April is the last month before the start of the summer season. As usual, April has a lot of solid-looking fare as well a lot of films that look god awful. Here is my thoughts on the whole pack of April films.

Films I want to see

4.Lockout(4/13)- This looks like a pretty solid, over-the top sci-fi action film. Luc Besson's presence is also encouraging. Sure the concept is dumb, but it also a lot of potential to be fun as all hell.

3.Safe(4/27)- Big surprise that I want to see this right? Jason Statham is in it, so I'm sold right off the bat. The trailer is actually really good and this could be one of the best Statham films in recent years.

2.The Five Year-Engagement(4/27)-Jason Segel and Nicolas Stoller team up yet again and if it's anything like their previous collaborations, it should be spectacular. The concept looks to be very unconventional for romantic comedies and that's always refreshing. Very excited for this one.

1.American Reunion(4/6)-This month looks great for comedies and American Reunion, the latest entry in the American Pie series should headline this. It's just awesome that they bringing this series back after all these years. The entire original cast being back should really add to the fun and nostalgia value of this film. Having the directing/writing team of the last couple Harold and Kumar films is also great for this film's potential. The early reception has been great as well. Hopefully this lives up to the hype and continues the trend of great comedies in 2012.

Film I'm unsure about

The Cabin in the Woods(4/13)-The early reception has been extremely positive, but the trailer is still average looking. That being said, now that I know this is a horror-comedy and not a straight-up horror film I could very well end up loving this movie.

The Raven(4/27)-A thriller centered around Edgar Allan Poe solving murders based on his stories is kind of dumb, but the director and cast is pretty good, so it could be alright.

The Pirates! Band of Misfits(4/27)-I haven't see the trailer or any ad's for this so I can't make a judgement on this.

Film's I have zero interest in seeing

The Three Stooges(4/13)-I wasn't a fan of the original Three Stooges, but this looks like an absolute abomination. It looks like they are completely shitting on the source material with grade-F slapstick that no one over the age of 8 will find funny. It's a shame that talent like the Farrelly brothers are behind this.

 

The Lucky One(4/20)-Another Nicolas Sparks adaptation? No thanks. This looks ridiculous even for a Nicolas Sparks movie.

Think Like A Man(4/20)-This looks like an absolutely repulsive comedy. From the looks of it, not even the hilarious Kevin Hart can save it.