So, Summer Blockbuster season is over, but there is still heaps to look forward to. Here is my list of the top eight (because nine is silly) films you have to see before I bury you alive. Speaking of which:
1 - Buried - Released 29th Sept
Ryan Reynolds is buried underground (probably for his role in The Proposal) with only a phone and lighter. Guarenteed to give you the heebie-jeebies as the camera never once leaves the confines of his coffin. See it before Reynolds literally hits the stratosphere as Green Lantern next year.
2 - The Social Network - Released 15th Oct
David Fincher does Facebook. Charting the rise and rise of Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg, this already has killer reviews. Fincher (creator of Se7en, Fight Club & Benjamin Button) is one of the best Directors around. Trailer also features best choice of backing track this year!
Like this.
3 - RED - Released 22nd Oct
Dame Helen Mirren with a machine gun. 'Nuff Said.
4 - Let Me In - Released 5th Nov
The Swedish "Let The Right One In" - about kid vampires - was one of the most affecting and beautifully shot films of last year. The remake is from Matt "Cloverfield" Reeves, which is promising, and stars Chloe "Hit Girl" Moretz, which is promising, but it's probably fair to say I'm more nervous than excited about this one.
5 - 127 Hours - Released 5th Nov
The true story of Aron Ralston who's arm got caught under a boulder while climbing alone in Utah, and who eventually escaped by cutting off his own arm. Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting) is great. James Franco (Pineapple Express, Knocked Up) is great. Concept sounds pretty dull. Let's see which wins out.
6 - The American - Released 26th Nov
Come on, admit it, everyone fancies George Clooney. Playing a retired assassin brought back into the game for one last assignment (yeh, yeh, yeh), the concept may not be original but Georgie boy is always worth the ticket price. Plus it's filmed in Italy which is, y'know, nice.
7 - Black Swan - Released 1st Dec
The buzz from Venice Film Festival about this is huge, so will probably have a look when I'm at London Film Fsetival as an official member of the press (ahem!). There may be an advisory attached for sexual content. I have to say, however, this isn't usually my thing - bit arty and intense for my taste...
8 - Skyline - Released 11th Dec
...which is why Skyline looks right up my street. Apocalyptic news flashes, cities being destroyed, aliens doing funky things with bright blue lights, hundreds of people being swallowed by city sized spaceships. This is real art people.
And then there's also that Harry Potter and the Overlong Farewell if you're interested in that kind of thing.
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