Movies to be Excited For!

I find January to often be a slow month for movies. I feel all the best movies from the holiday seasons are over and everyone's seen them, (Catching Fire, American Hustle, The Hobbit, Frozen, Wolf of Wall Street), but I have some movies that I am defiantly looking forward to these next few months.  

 First, How to Train Your Dragon 2. This animated flick may not be the movie at the top of everyone's list, but is a must see. The first one was, surprisingly, very good. The adorable and memorable Toothless and his weak but relatable human companion, Hiccup, are coming back this June. Plus, kids will love it, the animation will be superb and you may find yourself enjoying it.


            

Hiccup and dragon Toothless in a theatrical promotion


Second, we have the popular book to movie adaption, Divergent. I've read the books, and enjoyed them enough, but I'm not completely satisfied with the casting. Theo James plays Four and Miles Teller plays Peter, and I have to say I hope it works out, but I'm not sure. I am excited to see Kate Winslet play Jeanine. I'm cautious about this movie, but I am defiantly interested.



Theo James as Four and Shailene Woodley in the movie poster


Third, we have The Lego Movie. Now, I don't like Lego pieces. However, every kid plays with them at one time or another. This movie may seem as something to bring your six year old son and his friend to, but you have a good chance of enjoying it, too. With leads by Elizabeth Banks, Morgan Freeman and popular funnyman Will Ferrell, and despite the painfully cliche slogan, (The story of a nobody who saved everybody), keep an eye on this one.
  
Will Ferrell is 'Lord Business' in the upcoming film

Now, we have a stunner. Godzilla. The beast is making a return to the movies in fall, and I have to say I'm ecstatic. Many a classic fan may be disgusted by the fact that the movie is being remade, but, with today's astounding computer animation and capabilities, we will be able to see Godzilla in all his destructive and terrifying glory. Watch out for this movie in mid September.  
 
 
 
 The poster for Godzilla, coming September 19.

Finally, our last film is Maleficent. Told from the perspective of Disney villain Maleficent, we see the whole other side of the story from Sleeping Beauty. Plus, we have our leading Lady Angelina Jolie as the witch, which should be enough to see the film. This dark portrayal of the classic princess story is a definite must see this spring.


Angelina Jolie in a promotion for the film, out late May



While of course there are tons more of amazing movies set to come out this year, (Hunger Games: Mockingjay: Part One, The Fault in our Stars), I felt like these were interesting choices. Many would be overlooked as children movies, or not getting enough attention for the great film I'm hoping for. I hope you enjoyed these reviews and are excited for some of these movies as I am!

Are you looking forward to any of these movies? What are some others you are looking forward to seeing?