Start marking your calendars now, movie fans. This spring’s new releases range from comedies to dramas to action packed blockbusters and sequels. Here is just a small preview of what is scheduled to hit theatres.
Down With Love
Released by: 20th Century Fox
Ewan McGregor (Moulin Rouge) and Renee Zellweger (Chicago) pay homage to classic Rock Hudson and Doris Day romantic comedies in their new film. Bring It On director Peyton Reed and American Beauty producers combine colorful cinematography and classic set design to recreate New York City in the 1960s. Down With Love is set to be released April 11.
Bulletproof Monk
Released by: MGM
Chow Yun-Fat (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) stars as a mysterious monk who has scowered the globe in order to protect the ancient Scroll of the Ultimate.
From Justin to Kelly
Released by: 20th Century Fox
If you are a fan of American Idol, then this movie is a must see. Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, former stars of Fox’s hit television series, American Idol, stick to their roots in their big screen film debut. This film is a musical, romantic comedy, which takes place during spring break in Miami. From Justin to Kelly was directed by Robert Iscove and produced by Simon Fuller and Gayla Aspinall. Look for this musical in theaters April 25.
X2
Released by: 20th Century Fox
X2, is the follow-up to X-Men, which grossed approximately $300 million worldwide since its release. The sequel unites original cast members and welcomes several new ones. Critically acclaimed actor Alan Cumming (Cabaret) joins the cast as Nightcrawler. X-Men director Bryan Singer returns with his original, creative team. The film will feature more of the special effects and action sequences that lured audiences to X-Men. X2 will hit theaters May 2.
Master and Commander the Far Side of the World
Released by: 20th Century Fox
Russell Crowe stars in this epic film based on novels by Patrick O’Brian. Crowe plays “Lucky” Jack Aubrey, the leader of the H.M.S. Surprise. Aubrey leads his crew in a chase with another privateer to the “far side of the world.” This film is directed by Peter Weir and is scheduled for release on June 6.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Released by: 20th Century Fox
Sean Connery leads an all-star cast in this new film from Stephen Norrington, the director of Blade. In the film, which is set in Victorian England, a team of literary heroes, lead by Allan Quatermain (Connery), are enlisted by a mysterious individual to stop a villain from turning all of the nations of the world against one another. The team of literary figures consists of Captain Nemo, Dracula vampires Mina Harker, Dorian Gray, Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, Sawyer, and Rodney Skinner, the invisible man. The film will hit theaters on July 11.
