My Top 10: Most Anticipated Films in 2016

2016 may be the year to find some hidden gems as most of the blockbusters are sequels, prequels re-boots or spin-offs. Some of these that are coming out in 2016 that missed out on my top 10 are Kung Fu Panda 3, The Hunstman: Winter's War, Alice Through The Looking Glass, Independence Day: Resurgence (which I am very nervous about), The Legend Of Tarzan, Ghostbusters (another one I am nervous about), The Magnificent Seven, Ben-Hur (which I am hoping is not a disaster), Pete's Dragon and John Wick 2.
One sequel that I would usually put in my top 10 is the upcoming Star Trek film, Star Trek Beyond. I loved the first two films that J.J Abrams directed including one that ended being my film of 2009. But with Abrams not on directors chair, I am now unsure about the appointment of Justin Lin. With the majority of his work being within the Fast & Furious franchise and the trailer looking like a Fast & Furious film, I am now nervous that this will not be as spectacular. I hope I am proving wrong.
We also have six superhero films. It also sees the beginning of the 'Marvel vs. DC' film franchises as DC finally begins its slate of franchise films. I can feel some superhero fatigue and that most of them are basically serviceable entertainment. However, I am still hugely excited to where these films go this year.

We also have a new Tim Burton film coming up in December, The Home For Peculiar Children.
There are a couple of new Disney films in the form of Zootropolis and Moana.
One film that has recently been announced is the highly-anticipated sequel to Cloverfield, 10 Cloverfield Lane. The trailer is doing the same as the first one, not showing much, but enough to make you want to see it. The perfect style of trailer-making once again.

This could FINALLY be the year where we see some good films based off a video game as Warcraft and Assassin's Creed are due for release. After seeing the Warcraft trailer, my expectations have lowered. But it still looks it could what I think is the best film based off a video game, Hitman.

We have a long-awaited new Oliver Stone film, Snowden. This was originally going to be released at the end of 2015. I'm not sure if it was because they wanted to pull out of the awards race or they were working on it. Whatever it was, you can always expect controversy with an Oliver Stone film.

Elsewhere, we may finally see Terrence Malick's new film, Knights Of Cups. It has been around the film festivals, but not on general release. I have heard negative reviews. However, the trailer still intrigues me, as does pretty much Malick film. There is also another Malick project for a scheduled release in 2016, but it is yet untitled.

Just missing out on my top 10 that I wanted to give honorable mentions to a couple of upcomign Marvel films X-Men Apocalypse and Captain America: Civil War, the Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them and the stop-motion animation Kubo And Two Strings which is directed by Travis Knight who helped with films such Coraline, Paranorman and The Boxtrolls.

Here is what my top 10 list:

10) Suicide Squad - 2016 is not only the year DC comes to the party, but it could actually be their year. A lot of their films beginning their cinematic universe look highly intrigued, and this could be the biggest gamble.
It sees a group of villains be recruited by a government agency help execute a few missions.

Release Date: 5th August

9) The BFG - It has been a while Steven Spielberg has done a popcorn-type feature.

Well in 2016 we will his version of the class BFG.

With the original being a big favourite in many peoples childhood, I am certain the masterful director will conquer this challenge.

Release Date: 22nd July

8) Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice - The title itself was enough for me. A film title such as this will definitely turn heads.

This huge gamble by DC to begin their cinematic universe will give us the indicator on where this studio is going with their film series.

Henry Cavil returns as Superman, but it is Ben Affleck that will be donning the cap of the dark knight himself.

Release: 25th March

7) 10 Cloverfield Lane - After loving Cloverfield, the trailer for the highly-anticipated trailer came out of nowhere and like the first installment, the trailer is getting everyone talking.
With producer J.J Abrams basically taking the helm, this sequel could give us answer those questions from the found footage hit from 2008.

Release Date: 18th March

6) Jason Bourne - The partnership of Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass are back for another Bourne installment.

With Greengrass making the two best of the Bourne films (Supremacy and Ultimatum), we are to be set for another high-octane and tense ride with the former CIA operative.

Release Date: 28th July

5) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - The first of possibly many spin-off's to the Star Wars saga.

The events take place between episodes 3 and 4 and sees a band of rebels looking set to steal plans for the Death Star.

It features star such as Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen and Forest Whitaker.

Release Date: 16th December

4) Finding Dory - Apart from Toy Story, Pixar struggles to find that same magic in its sequel.

But with it being 13 years after Finding Nemo, I believe they have found a suitable story for this particular installment.

One thing you can always except from Pixar, is magic.

Release Date: 29th July

3) Deadpool - The superhero film that many have been wanting.

With it's themes being unsuitable for mainstream, this could be the alternative tone we have been wanting.

Ryan Reynolds reprises his role as 'the merc with the mouth' and after seeing bits of its promotional campaign, this could be something quite special.

Release Date: 10th February

2) The Jungle Book - From all the buzz I am hearing about this one, I decided to avoid the trailers as I was already sold.

Director Jon Favreau takes the helm of re-telling this classic story of a jungle boy living his early childhood in the jungle.

Release Date: 15th April

1) Hail Caesar! - One of the very few Coen brothers films I have been really excited about.

For most of their films, I seem to appreciate them more then be amazed by them, apart from maybe ''O, Brother Where Art Thou?' and 'Burn After Reading'. This one like the same sort of tone. Check out the trailer. It really does give you that feel-good tone.
It feels weird that I only have to wait until March to see it.

Release Date: 4th March