5 Highly-Anticipated Movies Being Released in 2015
1. Fifty Shades of Grey
The film adaptation of the bestselling book of all time is set to hit theatres in 2015. This could be one of the riskier movie releases of the year, and many critics warn that the appeal of the book has already passed. It’s likely to appeal to limited audiences, and the studio may be risking a loss with this one. Fans of the novels don’t know what to expect as the “mommy porn” is toned-down for conventional audiences, but the casting of Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan as the leads has plenty of people excited. Early footage has been released on a limited basis, and appears to tell the story as a romance with less emphasis on sex scenes. Although this means the movie may be released with a PG-13 rating, it could disappoint fans expecting something true to the book.
Cast changes and script issues have delayed production, and fans of the book have expressed strong views about who should play key characters. The popularity of the book series means a sequel is likely if the first adaptation appeals to audiences.
Fans of the novels don’t know what to expect as the “mommy porn” is toned-down for conventional audiences, but the casting of Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan as the leads has plenty of people excited.
2. Fantastic Four
After two largely failed attempts to bring the beloved comic book to the screen, Fox is taking a third stab at creating a memorable Fantastic Four movie. The recent success of other Marvel character movies means audiences will be happy to risk the price of a ticket to see if this one captures the magic of the comic book.
Director Josh Trank hopes to capture the rich world of the original stories with this latest effort. The 2005 movie of the Fantastic Four received a very mixed response, and many critics felt there was too much emphasis on humour.
Getting a superhero movie right can be very difficult, and it’s a big responsibility when you’re dealing with characters audiences have grown up with.
The Internet is buzzing with rumors about how the Fantastic Four may be introduced into the new Marvel universe. One of the most popular theories is that the characters may appear in the next X-Men movie. Comic book fans are also keen to see Spider-Man appear alongside the Fantastic Four on the big screen.
If this movie has the appeal of The Avengers it’s likely to be the start of another great superhero franchise for Marvel. Perhaps one day we’ll see all the Marvel superheroes together in one huge blockbuster?
3. The Avengers: Age of Ultron
The top-grossing action film of all time is getting its first sequel in 2015, and it is set to reunite the director of the original, Joss Whedon, with his all-star cast.
Superhero movies have been huge over the last few years, and Marvel have led the way in bringing their characters to the big screen.
Iron Man, Captain America and Thor have all appeared in their own blockbuster movies, and some fans feared that bringing them together was a risk for the studios.
There was no need for concern, and The Avengers movie was a huge hit. DC Comics are fighting back with their own movies, and the success of Man of Steel means other DC characters will be appearing soon. Batman and Wonder Woman are confirmed to feature in the sequel to Man of Steel.
Comic book fans are eager to find out which of their heroes will be appearing in Avengers: Age of Ultron. The potential line-up includes Scarlet Witch, Ant Man, Wasp and Doctor Strange. The character Ultron has appeared in many Marvel stories over the years, and is always a hit with comic book fans.
The plot is likely to involve Iron Man as a key character, and The Avengers sequel is likely to be one of the greatest movies of 2015.
4. Inside Out
Sequels are always a hit with fans, but it’s good to see some original movies on the way for 2015. For the first time ever, Disney-Pixar is releasing two animated movies in one year
In addition to The Good Dinosaur, which has encountered a few hiccups in production, Inside Out is going to be a new adventure set in the mind of a 12-year-old girl.
Pixar’s ability to create fantastic new worlds could be stretched to the limit with talk of undersea adventures and trips into space in Inside Out.
The production team have commented this has been one of their most challenging projects to date, but there’s every confidence they will deliver a fantastic piece of entertainment. Characters in the movie represent the little girl Riley’s emotions. Concept art of Joy, Anger, Disgust, Fear and Sadness indicates that Pixar are creating something very special this time round.
There’s some risk involved in moving away from characters we all know and love, but this could be the start of a new form of animation.
Photo credit: Warner Bros.
5. Superman vs. Batman
Warner Bros. has struggled to capture the attention of audiences with its superhero movies in a way that can rival Marvel, so this film will be a major make-or-break release for the studio.
The success of Superman’s appearance in Man of Steel meant a sequel was announced within weeks of launch.
The movie was originally planned for a 2014 release, but the production schedule was soon revised to something more realistic.
Not much has been revealed about the movie yet, but it certainly has potential, as it features two of the most famous superheroes in history. There was outcry from many fans when Ben Affleck was announced for the part of Batman, but excitement over DC’s two main characters appearing together has since overtaken that.
Of all the great movies planned for 2015, this one has created the greatest buzz on the Internet. Every day there are rumours of new cast and characters, and the studio will be under massive pressure to get this one right.
Wonder Woman is now confirmed as a character in the movie, and it’s anticipated that each DC superhero appearing will go on to feature in their own blockbuster. No villains are confirmed as yet, and comic book fans can’t wait to see who will feature against some of their greatest heroes.
