2007 has released its last, and that means it’s time to think about the future. 2008 is the future, and it kicks off with… a new movie by Uwe Boll. That can’t be a good sign. Still, there’s plenty to look forward to in 2008. Our upcoming movies database is loaded up with previews on the latest on everything coming your way in the new year.
Yeah I know, you don’t want to look through all of that. So, I’ve gone through the trouble to put together a list of our picks for the most noteworthy flicks of 2008. They may not all be good, but they’re likely to grab your attention. Use this as your guide to all the biggest movies coming your way in 2008. Click on the titles below for more info on each film.
Fanboys Why you should care: Kristen Bell in a Princess Leia gold bikini.
Cloverfield Why you should care: Because you won’t be able to live with yourself until you know whether it’ll live up to the hype.
Cassandra’s Dream Why you should care: It’s a Woody Allen movie starring Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor.
Rambo Why you should care: Stallone can still kick ass, even if he’s older than your grandpa.
FEBRUARYBe Kind Rewind Why you should care: Jack Black and Mos Def re-enacting all the movies of your childhood. What’s not to like?
My Blueberry Nights Why you should care: Director Kar Wai Wong is a big deal, even if you’ve never heard of him. You have however heard of Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz, Jude Law, and Norah Jones.
Jumper Why you should care: Mace Windu and Anakin Skywalker together again!
The Spiderwick Chronicles Why you should care: Cool special effects? Another fantasy movie wannabe? Maybe you shouldn’t care.
Vantage Point Why you should care: Great cast, cool conspiracy premise. Jack finally gets off the island.
The Signal Why you should care: A freaky, end of the world horror movie without zombies. It’ll scare your pants off.
Charlie Bartlett Why you should care: Because any movie that takes this long to release has to be good… doesn’t it? Also, it stars Star Trek’s new Pavel Chekhov.
Semi-Pro Why you should care: Will Ferrell wears a fro and makes granny-style freethrows.
MARCH10,000 B.C. Why you should care: Master of disaster director Roland Emmerich sets his sites on blowing up prehistoric man.
Horton Hears A Who Why you should care: Hollywood has to get Dr. Seuss right eventually, don’t they?
Inkheart Why you should care: Another random fantasy movie with a cute kid. Actually, toss it in a bin with Spiderwick and forget about it.
Drillbit Taylor Why you should care: It’s produced by king of comedy Judd Apatow, and co-written by his protégé Seth Rogen. Besides, buying a ticket for it could help boost Owen Wilson’s self-esteem. Apparently he needs it.
APRILLeatherheads Why you should care: George Clooney plays football, which should be more interesting than his last movie Michael Clayton, in which he stared blankly at the screen.
Nim’s Island Why you should care: The year’s third random, throwaway, family fantasy movie. This one stars Jodie Foster and Gerard Butler.
Baby Mama Why you should care: Amy Poehler plays Tina Fey’s surrogate mother.
MAYIron Man Why you should care: Because with this material, this director, and this cast, it could be the first superhero movie to deserve an Oscar. Since it’s not a period drama or a movie about handicaps it won’t win one, but dammit it just might deserve it.
Speed Racer Why you should care: Directed by Andy and Larry (er Lana?) Wachowski.
Starship Dave Why you should care: Eddie Murphy plays an alien in a comedy that smells suspiciously like Innerspace.
JUNEKung Fu Panda Why you should care: Jack Black as a fat, animated Panda doing Kung Fu. It was funny the first time when it was called Beverly Hills Ninja, could work again.
You Don’t Mess With The Zohan Why you should care: Comedy script written by Judd Apatow, Adam Sandler, and Robert Smigel
JULYHancock Why you should care: It’s Will Smith’s turn to play a superhero. Except his is a drunk.
Hellboy II: The Golden Army Why you should care: Hollywood’s most lovable demon returns to punch tentacles with his right fist o’ doom.
Mamma Mia! Why you should care: Meryl Streep bounces on beds while singing Abba tunes.
Tropic Thunder Why you should care: Written by Ben Stiller. Directed by Ben Stiller. Starring Ben Stiller.
The Dark Knight Why you should care: Heath Ledger may be the best Joker ever.
X-Files 2 Why you should care: This franchise still has life, even if the first movie missed the mark.
AUGUSTThe Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Why you should care: The first two were fun. Brendan Fraser is back even if Rachel Weisz isn’t. Can it really be that badD?
The Pineapple Express Why you should care: Former Freaks and Geeks buddies Seth Rogen and James Franco reunite for a wild, stoner comedy/action movie. Written by Superbad scribes Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Produced by Judd Apatow.
Dragonball Why you should care: It’s based on Dragonball Z, the most popular and worst anime franchise of all time.
Babylon A.D. Why you should care: Vin Diesel returns to kicking ass after the apocalypse.
SEPTEMBERPunisher: War Zone Why you should care: Because after Dolph Lundgren and John Travolta, this franchise can’t possibly get any worse.
Death Race Why you should care: Because improving on Roger Corman is easier than you might think… even if your lead is Jason Statham.
OCTOBERWhere the Wild Things Are Why you should care: Finally a film for childhood fans of Reading Rainbow! Levar Burton needs a cameo.
Valkyrie Why you should care: Tom Cruise puts on an eye patch and trades one cult for another to play the Nazi who almost killed Hitler.
City of Ember Why you should care: Bill Murray in an energy conservation fantasy movie.
Body of Lies Why you should care: Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe’s followup to American Gangster.
Madagascar: The Crate Escape Why you should care: Admit it. You thought the penguins were pretty funny in the first one.
NOVEMBERJames Bond 22 Why you should care: Odds are Daniel Craig will shoot people and sleep with beautiful women. When it comes to Bond movies, does anything else matter?
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Why you should care: One movie away from Harry’s adventures coming to an end... and Hermione becoming barely legal. Creepy.
Bolt Why you should care: John Lasseter fights to get Disney animation back on track with a computer animated dog flick.
DECEMBERStar Trek Why you should care: Pointed ears are about to become fashionable again.
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