My preview of the first half of 2008

I don't think I am alone in the movies that I am most excited about this year. As for the others, feel free to chime in.

Tier I (movies I can't wait to see):

Be Kind Rewind (2/22)- I have been waiting forever for this one. Looks hilarious.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (5/23)- How could it be bad? However, interesting that they are going more sci-fi for this one. I read somewhere that aliens could be in the plot. Count me in, but sounds like you should probably leave your girlfriend at home.

The Dark Knight (7/18)- It's still a long way out, but if this one is even near as good as Batman Begins I will be happy.

Tier II (the other movies I want to see):

Cloverfield (1/18)- Well I don't know about this one, could be really good or really suck.

Untraceable (1/25)- Diane Lane used to be hot, and this looks like a pretty decent thriller from the trailer.

Jumper (2/14)- Hopefully it will be a good action/sci-fi flick.

Semi Pro (2/22)- Two words: Will Ferrell.

Drillbit Taylor (3/21)- Can Owen Wilson make the comeback?

21 (3/28)- Just teach me how to count cards like those MIT kids.

Leatherheads (4/4)- Football and romance, perfect date movie.

88 Minutes (4/18)- Al Pacino fights for his life, I think the last time we saw this was in Heat.

Iron Man (5/2)- Could be pretty lame, but I am sure it will be fun.

Son of Rambow (5/2)- A kid re-enacting Rambo: First Blood in his backyard? Sweet.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (5/16)- I enjoyed the first one a lot, so this one will hopefully be just as good.

Incredible Hulk (6/13)- Just be better than the last one, probably the worst comic book movie of all time.

The Happening (6/13)- Will Shyamalan continue to suck?

Tier III (movies I don't want to see):

Rambo (1/25)- You have got to be kidding me.

Meet the Spartans (1/25)- WTF??

The Hottie and the Nottie (2/8)- I can't believe Paris got another movie deal.

Vantage Point (2/22)- A movie on assassinating the president. I think I will pass.

10,000 B.C. (3/7)- Could have some qualities being on the big screen, but this movie looks lame.

Funny Games (3/14)- After seeing the trailer, I just don't see how this movie can do well. Looks a little too creepy to have mass appeal.

Speed Racer (5/9)- Never really watched the cartoon, but the preview looks too weird for me. I hope it is awesome though.