What do Abraham Lincoln, Alfred Hitchcock and and Ron Burgundy have in common? The answer is that they all star in some of the biggest blockbusters of 2013.
"Film is one of three universal languages, the other two: mathematics and music" Frank Capra
Historical biopics, the return of superheroes and of course 'classy San Diego' will have cinemagoers rushing to the box office. Lights! Camera! Action! Here is part two of my must see films of 2013.
Hitchcock
The Master of Suspense is back. Anthony Hopkins has been transformed into the legendary director, Alfred Hitchcock, and is already being tipped for awards success. The film follows Hitchcock's relationship with his wife, Alma Reville, played by Helen Mirren during the production of 'Psycho'. A screenplay by John J. McLaughlin, the same man behind 'Black Swan' coupled with an outstanding cast that also includes Scarlett Johansson means for movie buffs this is definitely a must see.
UK release date: 8th February
Spielberg's newest film sees, Academy Award winner, Daniel Day Lewis return to the big screen taking the title role of Abraham Lincoln during the midst of the Civil War. This is a film that could be set for awards success with seven Golden Globe nominations including Best Director, Best Drama Film and Best Actor. A review in Rolling Stone stated, "The phenomenal Daniel Day-Lewis plays Lincoln with immersive indelible power in Spielberg's brilliant, brawling epic." It seems to have won over the critics in the States but will it be a hit with the British audiences?
UK release date: 25th January
Walt Disney Studios teams up again with 'Pirates of the Caribbean director', Gore Verbinski, to bring you the classic Western story of Tonto and the Lone Ranger. Many will be glad to see this film eventually released after production has halted several times due to budget issues. A fantastic cast including Armie Hammer as the Lone Ranger and Johnny Depp as Native American, Tonto will hope this will put Walt Disney live action pictures back on track after the 2012 flop of 'John Carter'.
UK release date: 9th August
Quartet marks Dustin Hoffman's directing debut with some of the best and most experienced actors in British cinema. Dame Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins and Michael Gambon star in a tale about former opera singers in a retirement home. A comedy drama that can perhaps be compared to 2012's 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' gives cinemagoers a pleasant and friendly start to 2013.
UK release date: 1st January
Oz: The Great and Powerful
Walt Disney brings us another big blockbuster in the form of a fantasy adventure and at the helm is 'Evil Dead' director, Sam Raimi. The film is a prequel of the Judy Garland classic, 'The Wizard of Oz' and follows lives of the Wizard and the witches before the original story. James Franco plays the lead role of Oscar Diggs and the story follows his journey to the magical land of Oz. However, all isn't rosy for Oscar as he encounters three witches played by Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis. Exceptional CGI graphics, an intriguing story and exciting cast mean that this is a film that will be on the watch-list for many movie lovers.
UK release date: 8th March
Now here is a film for those who love a romantic comedy and for those who don't like this genre don't stop reading. This film arguably has one of the best casts of 2013 including Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, Katherine Heigl, Robin Williams, Susan Sarandon and Amanda Seyfried. Interested? A remake of a 2006 French film, 'Mon frére', the film focuses on a long divorced couple (De Niro and Keaton) who are forced to pretend they are still married for their son's (Ben Barnes) wedding. It sounds cheesy but with a great cast this could be one of the feel good comedies of 2013.
UK release date: 31st May
Man of Steel
'Watchmen' and '300' director, Zack Snyder brings us the newest Superman franchise with 'Man of Steel'. British Actor, Henry Cavill, stars as Clark Kent with Amy Adams in the role of Lois Lane. The film follows how Clark Kent came to be Superman and his unique place on earth after being transported at an early age from Kryptonite. Produced by Christopher Nolan, who also co-wrote the story with Dark Knight writer, David Goyer, this could revitalise the comic book character of Superman in the same way the Nolan trilogy reignited Batman.
UK release date: 14th June
Nolan has praised the director Snyder suggesting he is the perfect man to direct 'Man of Steel' in a world which is far harder to create than the world of the Dark Knight.
The World's End
Director, Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost come together again to make the final film in the, 'Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy', the previous two films being, 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz'. The film follows a group of friends who reunite for an 'epic' pub crawl but not everything goes to plan and the existence of humankind is under threat. An original, quirky story combined with a tried and trusted recipe for success may see 'The World's End' represent a successful end to a popular collaboration.
UK release date: 14th August
Anchorman: The Legend Continues
Ron Burgundy returns. One of the most quotable comedy films of the 2000s gets a sequel as the San Diego news anchor continues his escapades in the newsroom. Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell and Christina Applegate are back in this hotly anticipated movie that is still very much under wraps.
US release date: 20th December
What film are you most excited about in 2013? Leave a comment below.
Check out part one of the must see films of 2013 below.
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