Here's another big superhero movie trailer that hit the web this week. Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises stars Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Caine, Anne Hathaway, Morgan Freeman and Marion Cotillard. The much-anticipated third film in Nolan's hugely successful Batman series has a release date of July 20th 2012.
I found this great post over on the blog - Life of a Cinephile and Bibliophile here: http://movienut14.blogspot.com/2010/06/favorite-movies-by-favorite-directors.html which asked for other people to join in. (Note: I've changed the spelling of the title because I'm from the UK!) So here are a few of my choices for the best movies made by my favourite directors:
The Director: Tim Burton The Movie: Edward Scissorhands My reasons: It was the first film of his I saw and it really struck me that this guys vision and imagination is amazing. The story is so wonderful, full of funny and sad moments. It also introduced me to Johnny Depp in a brilliant role. Other films:Beetle Juice, Batman, Batman Returns, Ed Wood, Mars Attacks!, Sleepy Hollow, Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
The Director: Luc Besson The Movie: Leon My reasons: My favourite film ever, so I had to pick it! It has a great story and a cast giving awesome performances. I really like his style of directing. Other films:The Fifth Element, Joan of Arc, Angel-A
The Director: Bryan Singer The Movie: The Usual Suspects My reasons: A brilliant suspense thriller with a great twist at the end. I love the cast and the funny, intelligent script. Other films:X-Men, X2, Superman Returns, Valkyrie
The Director: Christopher Nolan The Movie: The Dark Knight My reasons: A truly epic movie - the high point of the superhero genre, which I don't think will be beaten. Awesome ensemble cast giving their all. Other films: Memento, Batman Begins, The Prestige
The Director: Alfred Hitchcock The Movie: North by Northwest My reasons: An exciting thriller with a great cast, story and musical score. Funny and immensely enjoyable, with some of the most beautiful and iconic shots ever seen on screen. Other films:Blackmail, The 39 Steps, Sabotage, The Lady Vanishes, Rope, Rear Window, Vertigo, Psycho
The Director: Ridley Scott The Movie: Blade Runner My reasons: A dystopian sci-fi extravaganza, adapted from one of my favourite author's novels - Philip K. Dick's 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer are both incredible and the film is beautifully shot. Other films: Alien, Gladiator, Hannibal, Black Hawk Down, Kingdom of Heaven
The Director: David Fincher The Movie: Se7en My reasons: Really like the premise of this film. Love the dark, rainy setting and the thrilling action and suspense, plus the twist! Other films: Alien3, Fight Club, Panic Room, Zodiac
Thanks to MovieNut14 for coming up with the idea! Add your views and comments, including what your choices would be.
