Super Bowl LIII wasn’t the most exciting game. But at least the CBS telecast offered several big-time movie commercials filled with intrigue.
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Jordan Peele’s “Us” has a unique premise. But Peele’s script and vision need to come together and make sense in order for audiences to give it a chance. Universal will release this on March 22nd. Tickets are already on sale.
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Robert Rodriguez and James Cameron’s “Alita: Battle Angel” opens in just a week. It’s also about to be Oscar voting time. Will negative reviews impact star Mahershala Ali’s chances at taking home a second Academy Award?
“Wonder Park” has a great concept: it’s an animated movie about a theme park. The hope is that it doesn’t turn out to be quite so goofy and specifically geared for youngsters. We’ll find out on March 15th.
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For many, “Avengers: Endgame” is easily the most anticipated movie of 2019. Can it top “Infinity War”? That’s the big question. Disney and Marvel will open it on April 26th.
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But before then (specifically on March 8th), the studios are set to let Brie Larson’s “Captain Marvel” shine. Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law, and reportedly a scene-stealing cat round out the ensemble.
The one that’s got me pumped the most (well… besides the last feature on this list) is “Hobbs & Shaw”. The “Fast & Furious” spinoff with Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Vanessa Kirby and a villainous Idris Elba could be the live-action event of the summer. We just have to wait until August 2nd.
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If a pimple on your face starts moving… that is a horrifying nightmare. “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” opens in August.
Just After the Game
This 30-second spot for “Toy Story 4” put a smile on my face. Ducky & Bunny (voiced by Key & Peele) are terrific!