July 2, 2008
"When you can't tell your friends from your enemies it's time to go."
Posted by pete at July 2, 2008 12:15 AMNow that 2008 is half over, the number of movies I'm actively looking forward to is dwindling rapidly. The Dark Knight is a given, though - in all honesty and for reasons I can't adequately explain - my expectations have lowered significantly. Then there's Hellboy 2 (really dug the first one), the return of the Coens in Burn After Reading, the adaptations of Greg Rucka's Whiteout and McCarthy's The Road, Milk, and that 6th movie about that Harry Potter fellow the kids are so into these days.
And let's not forget Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.
But the movie I'm probably looking forward to the most is the next James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace. Here's the teaser:
QoS picks up an hour after the end of Casino Royale, as Bond goes after those responsible for Vesper's death. Jeffrey Wright is back as Felix Leiter, and new Bond girl Olga Kurylenko as a habit of getting agreeably naked, which - when combined with Craig's apparent disdain for shirts -means there's something for everyone.
Looks groovy, and I love the closing shot:
It opens November 7. See it with someone you're pretty sure won't betray you for money.
I have to read Whiteout before I see the movie like I did with Wanted.
The Road looks fun.
Me Likes!!! Looking forward to seeing Daniel Craig in action again.