Ok now that Watchmen has finally arrived, it seemed like the perfect time to give part two of the films to look out for this year. Whilst I found Watchmen one of the most disappointing, inept films I’ve ever seen, I can still get how much some people who maybe haven’t read the Graphic novel can enjoy it and following is a list of movies that like the previous list are films that look to be accessible to a large audience. It also includes some films that might not be on any ones radar but could be worth a try. Here is the rest of March and then April and May. 
March 20th The Great Buck Howard – John Malkovich plays the title character, a once great, now failing illusionist who is trying to regain his fame, he is joined by a new assistant played by Colin Hanks who helps him to find new fame. So far, the film looks pretty formulaic, but let’s not forget that Malkovich is an amazing character actor and is able to usually create a very new, entertaining and unique persona. The film also stars Tom Hanks playing the father of Colin Hanks’ character (a big stretch there) and is produced by Tom Hank's company Playtone. Emily Blunt also stars as Hanks' girlfriend, and That Thing You Do! alum Steve Zahn plays a venue owner or something. Right now the reviews are favorable and the trailer also shows that a lot of fun is too be had.
March 27th Adventureland - Greg Mottola's next film after the hugely successful Superbad, is a comedy set in the summer of 1987. Jessie Eisenberg (The Squid and the Whale) stars as a recent college graduate looking for a job in the real world, after he proves unsuccessful he takes a dead-end job working at the local amusement park. Based on Motolla's own experiences, it is said to be a "coming of age" story and co-stars a plethora of comedic talent including SNL stars Bill Hadar and Kristen Wiig, Freaks and Geeks alum Martin Star and Deadpool himself Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds also starred in another comedy based around dead end jobs, Waiting... and if you enjoyed that I'am sure this film wont disappoint as the trailer shows a comedy somewhere between Clerks, Waiting..., and Superbad.
April 3rd Gigantic - This independent comedy stars Paul Dano as a mattress salesman doing his best to try and adopt a baby from China, whilst doing this he forms a relationship with Zooey Deschanel, and while this is happening there is also a hitman trying to kill Dano's character. Ed Asner and Jane Alexander co-star as Dano's parents and John Goodman plays the angry parent of Deschanel, it is also said that comedian Zach Galifianakis plays an uncredited but integral role. The trailer can be seen here, it looks like a funny small independent comedy, who can complain?
April 3rd Alien Trespass - I covered this one in the first month of the year, you can view the article here. In short the film looks like a great homage and send up of the classic American B-Movie. From R.W. Goodwin, a writer on the X-files, the film stars Eric McCormack Jenni Baird, and Robert Patrick, the trailer is right here, really fun stuff looks like a cross between Mars Attacks and Matinee. The film will be out on limited release but will also be at a lot of conventions leading up to the date.
April 3rd The Escapist - Released over a year ago in Europe the film stars Brian Cox as a criminal under lifetime incarceration, one day he receives a letter informing him that his daughter is on her deathbed. In a move to see her Cox plans a prison break using his friends which include Joseph Finnes, Dominic Cooper and Damien Lewis. The film has got a great deal of praise, being nominated and winning a multitude of awards, it is being given a limited release and looks to be a winner. From the reviews I gather that this isn't the same old escape from prison film and instead is gritty harsh and innovative. The small trailer looks like a lot of fun and the film is so independent that it doesn't even have a preview on Apple Trailers! that should make you take notice, and by the power of the internet here it is below via Youtube.
April 24th Observe and Report - The latest film starring Seth Rogen shows a character that is a bit new for him, one that seems to have more self worth and sees his role in life as important. The Film is directed by Jody Hill (The Foot Fist Way, Eastbound and Down) and also co stars Anna Faris, Ray Liotta, Patton Oswald and Danny Mcbride. Rogen's on the case trying to stop a flasher from disrupting his mall, the trailer is very funny and shows more of Jody Hill's talent for creating these arrogant pathetic but wholly entertaining characters. For those who haven't seen it the trailer is right here, and any time one of the Apatow gang decides to film a comedy scene where they beat the shit out of a group of kids they always seem to do it with style, the scene here being no exception. Plus if your not watching Eastbound and Down at the moment make sure you check it out.
May 1st Wolverine -What more can be said for one of the most anticipated films of the year. Unlike Watchmen, Wolverine is not trying to be an intelligent piece of work he just want to rip your head off! Every single snippet of action just adds more adrenaline to the film and then they went back to do re shoots to make it even more awesome. Wolverine looks to thrill every one with scenes like Weapon X jumping from a motorcycle onto a helicopter, and just the inclusion of characters like Gambit, Deadpool and the rest of Team X is enough to make the film worth while. Watchmen may have failed both intelligently and cinematically but don't worry Wolverine is sure to deliver, one look at the new trailer below proves that it's going to be the first big, fun, blockbuster film of the summer. 
May 8th Star Trek - the era of reboots and remakes continue with J.J. Abrams Star Trek reboot featuring new actors playing the classic characters from the original series. Any one who has seen all the films will know that the trailer for Abrams new film has more action than the previous two installments combined. Starring John Cho, Simon Pegg, Eric Bana, and Zoe Saldana, the film looks to be alot of fun and whilst the reaction so far is about 50/50 between fans of the original series and people who worship the ground J.J. Abrams stands on, there is no doubt that it looks like a lot of fun. The movie cost $150 million to make and was originally meant to be released in December, but Paramount thought it could do well as a summer movie, it will be intresting to see how it turns out, this is the 11th film and the first one in nearly seven years.
May 15th The Brothers Bloom - The second film from Rian Johnson (The first of course being the phenomenal Brick) stars Adrien Brody, Rachel Weisz and Mark Ruffalo. Brody and Ruffalo play the titles Brothers in this comedy caper, they are the worlds greatest con men, they make millions creating complex scenarios to weasel money out of people. Things get complicated when they try one last job, to con a rich heiress, Penelope (Weisz) out of her fortune, during the scheming Brody's character end up falling for her. The film was originally meant to be released in October then it was to have a limited release in December and expand in January, then it was pushed back for a final time to May 15th with plans to expand two weeks later. Just like Brick the reviews have been extremely favorable, and the trailer is a lot of fun and it looks to be a highlight of the year.
May 15th O'Horten - This acclaimed Norweigen film was made in 2007 and is only just getting a limited American release, here is an independent alternative to the month of May that is already filled with a range of blockbusters. The film follows a 67 year old train engineer coping with retirement and the new time that he has on his hands. Pretty good reviews and an intriguing trailer, O'Horten goes on a limited release, try to looks out for it. The film is directed by Bent Hamer who made the 2005 film Factotum, which starred Matt Dillon, Lily Taylor and Marisa Tomei.
May 22nd Terminator Salvation - initially the idea of a new Terminator film didn't sound good at all, no time travel, shotguns or Schwarzenegger, and the director of the Charlie's Angels films directing, the project had almost no hope, then casting Christian Bale as John Connor peaked interest, then the trailer took the interest and blew it up so it could reform as utter anticipation and excitement. Everything about the first trailer was intense, the kind of thing that makes you wonder if the trailer should be released by itself on DVD. Christian Bale's outburst showed he is putting in all the effort he can into the role and news of Linda hamiltons voice over and a possible Governater cameo only adds to the notion that this film will be awesome. The film is a bit unique in that because of the time travel themes of the first films it is both a sequel and a prequel, also a next installment has already been planned to follow the events of the film.
May 29th UP - every year one of the big highlights is the offering from Disney Pixar, and they never fail to disappoint (with the exception of Cars and Finding Nemo) this year is Up, Directed by Pete Doctor (Monsters Inc.) and written by the people behind the brilliant Ratatouille (Tom McCarthy - the writer and director of The Station Agent and The Visitor, was an uncredited writer on the project) Up tells the story of a 78 year old man who wants to explore the mountains, to avade developers he attaches thousands of ballons to his house and takes off for an adventure without knowing he has a stoaway, a chubby 8 year old wilderness explorer. The film follows the twos adventures and perils, and is the first Pixar film to be shown in Disney Digital 3-D. The story looks to have the same magic and adventure that only Pixar seem to be able to deliver, the Trailer shows off some of the stunning visuals, and comedy that are a staple for the Pixar productions.Thats about it for a full two months of films to look out for. In the next installment we'll cover Micheal Mann's new film, Public Enemies, and Sam Raimi's new horror film Drag Me To Hell, below is a trailer for the film which is a welcome return to horror for the Evil Dead director and has a lot of early positive buzz around it.
What do you think of these forthcoming films, which ones are you deffinatley going to see?
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