"X-Men: First Class" is probably my favorite movie of all time. The film had everything: a complex storyline, plenty of action to back it up, and great acting from its lead roles, with James McAvoy as Professor X and Michael Fassbender as Magneto, respectively. With the entire cast returning, as well as a (hopefully) bigger part for Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, this movie is most definitely taking the cake on my list of most anticipated movies.
2. Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013)
The 2009 "Star Trek" remake was simply incredible. Chris Pine did a great job as James T. Kirk, as did Zachary Quinto as Spock. For a second there, I thought they were going to let a sequel fall to the wayside, but J.J. Abrams saved the day. With an all new villain (And it's not the Klingons!) for the crew to take on, this sequel is shaping up to be one of the best movies of 2013, which is saying a LOT.
3. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
There isn't enough good to say about "The Rise of the Planet of the Apes". It was a good to see James Franco in a serious role outside of Spider-Man, and Andy Serkis, as always, was impeccable in the body suit technology. And even though Franco may be departing from the sequel, I think director Rupert Wyatt will find a way to uphold what made TRPA so good.
4. Man of Steel (2013)
I have a soft spot for superhero movies, and none more so than those that are about Superman. He's been a favorite of mine since I was little kid, and I'm excited to see how Christopher Nolan's involvement will change the portrayal of the character. We saw how cool Nolan made a guy with a utility belt look. Just think what he'll do to a guy who can fly.
5. Gangster Squad (2013)
Although I do really want to see this movie (Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, and Josh Brolin- Are you kidding me?), the main reason it's so high on this list is because of the fake Warner Bros. pulled on all the excited fans. The film was initially slated for a September 7, 2012 release, but was pushed back to January 11, 2013 in the wake of the Aurora shooting. The L.A. Noir feel of the trailer has me excited though.
6. Iron Man 3 (2013)
Didn't I tell you I was a sucker for superhero movies? Even though "Iron Man 2" was somewhat lacking, I know that in the wake of how great "The Avengers" was, the newest installment in the franchise that started this whole concept of a shared universe will be great as well. And it helps that they're going to be incorporating the Extremis storyline. Honestly, if you haven't read that comic, you haven't lived.
7. 300: Rise of an Empire (2013)
"300" was everyone's guilty pleasure. Regardless of how ridiculous the battle scenes were, we've all been waiting for a sequel. Even if it did take 6 years to make.
8. Kick-Ass 2 (2013)
"Kick-Ass" was a great film, simply because it was so unique. The movie found a way to balance hardcore violence with laugh-until-you-cry humor, which made for one heck of a viewing experience. With most of the original cast returning and Jim Carrey signing on, this film is a must-see.
9. G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
Much like "Gangster Squad", this film has garnered my anticipation from the fact that it was pushed back from its original release date. Also, it has, what could be the sickest trailer of all time. The film was delayed due to the fact that Channing Tatum's character was killed early on in the film. After the success of Tatum's films "The Vow" and "21 Jump Street", however, the producers reworked the script to give Tatum a bigger role. Although some of the original players won't be back, the addition of the Rock and the resurrection of Storm Shadow (Yeah, he's that cool) makes up for the losses.
10. Noah (2014)
In this biblical epic about the story of Noah and the Flood, Russell Crowe will deliver what is sure to be an Academy-Award-winning performance as the titular character. Crowe is always great in dramas, and I've yet to see a serious movie made about bible stories (No Mel Gibson, your movies do NOT count.).
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