With the release of the amazing Avengers Assemble on DVD and Blu-ray there of course is a box set with all the movies that make up the Avengers story. I loved the Avengers Assemble and all the other films in the series especially the first Iron Man film i think Robert Downey Jr is great a s Tony Stark and in Avengers his scenes with Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner/Hulk were some of my favourite as well as the incident between The Hulk and Loci (if you have seen the film you will know what i mean) is one of the best made me laugh so much.
The box set include Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger and of course Avengers Assemble for roughly £30 depending on where you get it from. If you haven't already bought the other films in the collection its a great deal because you basically getting all the films for £5 way more than what they would cost individually so its a great deal.
The cheapest i have found the box set was for £29.97 on Amazon so it will be going on my wish list.
The latest trailer for Bourne Legacy has been released. The film carries on from where Bourne Ultimatum finished with the public and political fall out caused by "Operation Treadstone". The CIA decides to shut down "Operation Outcome" the successor to "Treadstone". Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner) an agent from Operation Outcome and Stephanie Snyder the doctor that helper create the agents must find a way to escape the CIA before they are terminated.
The film is directed by Tony Gilroy who was the screen writer for the first to films. Along side Jeremy Renner the film also stars Rachel Weisz , Ed Norton, Joan Allen, David Strathairn, Albert Finney and Scott Glenn.
I am looking forward to see what Jeremy Rennner brings to the film, i liked him in Mission Impossible 4 and Avengers so i hope he can stand out in this film especially since he has to live up to Matt Damon's Jason Bourne, so there are some big boots to fill and i have my fingers crossed that he can fill them.
The film is set for release on the 3rd August in the US and on the 13th August in the UK
Ice Age Continental Drift
Release date: 13th July
Like probably everyone i love Ice Age, Sid the Sloth is amazing and i am so glad that they have decided to make another one. Sid joined with Manny and Diego are back for a fun filled adventure when the continents start to split they get separated from their family, they have to travel through a new world to find their way home, and we can't forget Scratch still trying to get his acorn.
Batman: The Dark Knight Rises
Release Date: 20th July
Its going to be so EPIC it deserves its own post so check that out!!!
Christian Bale is back and this is going to be the last instalment in the Dark Knight series :(
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Release Date: 2nd August
I don't no much about this film it just sounds cool and the trailer looks awesome, plus Tim Burton is producing so its a good sign. The general idea is that vampires are trying to take over the United States and Abraham Lincoln is determined to stop them. Taking on the role of Lincoln is Benjamin Walker with Dominic Cooper, Andy Tudyk, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Rufus Sewell in support.
GI Joe: Retaliation
Release Date: 3rd August
Its no secret that the first film wasn't the best film but they are back for a second time with only Channing Tatum (Duke) and Ray Park (Snake Eyes) have made the cut for this second outing with Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson and Adrianne Palicki stepping in to help the hero's as part of the GI Joe task force. From the trailer the film is picking up slightly from where the last film left off so its probably a good idea to watch that first. The GI Joe task force has been set for termination by the President's orders and there is a bad guy to be defeated.
And if you are still undecided Bruce Willis is in it as the original Joe so whats no to like.
Step Up Revolution
Release Date: 10th August
The 4th in the Step Up series which just keep getting better and better with new characters, new locations, new dancing and great music. This latest instalment is set in Miami and taking on the roles of the main characters is Ryan Guzman and Katherine McCormick if you have seen any of the previous films you will know how the basics of the story will go and if you haven't seen any of the other films in the series then i suggest you check them out.
If you have seen the other films you may notice the return of Moose!!!
(after watching the trailer i had Pitbull-International Love in my head for ages)
The Bourne Legacy
Release Date: 17th August
Jeremy Renner takes on the lead role in the latest in the Bourne Series, his character Aaron Cross was part of the same programme that Matt Damon's Jason Bourne was, so he is basically a CIA assassin. I hope that Renner can make his own stamp on the Bourne series and be as good as Matt Damon because i will more than likely be comparing the two. Staring along side Renner is Rachel Weisz and Ed Norton.
I have very high hopes for this film because the other three have been superb
Brave
Release Date: 17th August
This years Disney film set in medieval/mythical Scotland Princess Merida just wants to be an archer, her mother wants her to be a proper Princess and get married and well like in most Disney films about a Princess there is magic involved and Merida makes a wish to change her life and in typical fashion it doesn't exactly go to plan and she must rely on her 'bravery' to undo the curse.
Voicing the characters in the film are Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Kelly Macdonald, Robbie Coltrane, Kevin McKidd and Julie Walters
Love a good Disney film
Certificate: 12A Director: Joss Whedon Cast: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffallo, Tom Hiddleston and Samuel L Jackson Distributor: Marvel Studios Running Time: 142mins
I have been looking forward to seeing this film for over a year practically counting down the days till i could see it. With this film if you haven't seen the other films that are part of the series Iorn Man, Captain America and in particular Thor to catch up on what has all ready happened prior to the film.
The story line to this film is the same as most of the
Superhero films is the "end of the world" brought about by Thors brother
Loki (Tom Hiddleston, this is where you have to have seen the film Thor
to understand the family drama between the two) is after a cube of some
sorts, now called the Teseract (seen in Captain America) which has
enough power to end the world and he has teamed up with some form of
aliens to take over the world.
The cast that has been assembled for this film is what really makes the film and the way in which Joss Wheedon has directed the film is brilliant, every character is focused upon at some point during the film and after the usual power struggles that are seen on the screen to unite as a team is one a brilliant thing, Whedon doesn't focus just on one of the characters but makes sure that they each have their share of screen time which is one of the critical things that make this film work. The Cast is superb and they work really well together even though the characters have really big egos on their own and you wouldn't think they would work well together and that is one of the doubts through out the film. Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark/Iron Man is brilliant as he always is, some great lines and jokes and he has great scenes with everybody, plus i love how he spends the whole film in a Black Sabbath T-Shirt. Chris Hemmsworth as the God of Thunder Thor arrives in a bolt of lightening to try and stop his brother from destroying the world. Chris Evans as Steve Rodgers/Captain America has arrived in the modern world not knowing what anything is all he know is how to save the world. Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye and Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romenoff/Black Widow are the master assassins who are member of shield, if you watch Thor closely you will see the Hawkeye's cameo and Black Widow was introduced in Iron Man 2 and are bad ass at what they do, i wouldn't want to mess with them. Samuel L Jackson as Nick Furry is the director of SHIELD and brings all our hero's together to save the world. Mark Ruffalo is the new guy on the block playing Bruce Banner/Hulk i think makes the film as the Hulk he has some great stand out moments and Bruce and Tony have some great screen moments together. It wouldn't be a Marvel film without a cameo from their creator Stan Lee so make sure you keep an eye out for it.
The big fight scene between the Avengers and Loki and his army is brilliant the special effects and how it has all been staged is fantastic especially some of the creatures from the other world.
I loved this film, the action was incredible and the story line was good as it made sure everyone linked together cohesively. I would suggest that everyone should go see this film.
