Eleven Films I'm Anticipating In 2017

Only a month into 2017 means a whole new crop of movies to get excited about! This year, I just couldn't narrow my list down to ten, so here are the eleven films I'm looking forward to seeing in 2017!

11. John Wick: Chapter 2

What's it about?: Legendary hitman John Wick is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins' guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome, where he squares off against some of the world's deadliest killers. From Wikipedia.

Why I'm excited: The first John Wick was surprisingly fun! With Keanu Reeves back in an ass kicking role minus the Matrix special effects, John Wick was a very entertaining revenge flick. Acting skills be damned! Reeves is perfect for a hitman whose actions speak louder than his words.

When it opens: February 10th

   

8-Bit Fast and the Furious

Since Furious 7 is opening today, let's go back to where it all started, but in 8 bit form! The folks at CineFix have put together an 8-Bit Fast and the Furious which is basically Outrun with much less plot.

Furious 7 Trailer #2

On Sunday, the New England Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks. More importantly, one of the commercials to debut during the game was a minute long trailer for Furious 7. Even more importantly, a new extended trailer debuted yesterday showcasing nearly three minutes of footage. If you can't get enough of the Fast & Furious franchise, here's the trailer in all its ridiculous glory.



While the first three movies in the franchise were about racing, and the last three were essentially heist movies, this latest installment seems to be taking the "revenge" direction. Maybe that's why the movies always feel fresh, even though they don't really add anything new. It doesn't matter. I'm still excited to see it! Now onto the breakdown.

Ten Films I'm Anticipating In 2015

With 2014 coming to a close, I've already covered the most popular stories of 2014 here on nerdy views. So now let's look ahead and talk about the movies I'm anticipating most in 2015. Chances are good you'll be seeing a lot about these films on nerdy views over the next year.

10. Mad Max: Fury Road

What's it about?: George Miller, the writer and director of the first three Mad Max films continues his franchise with Fury Road. In it, Tom Hardy replaces Mel Gibson as Max, and encounters a woman named Furiosa (Charlize Theron) who wants to cross the desert.

Why I'm excited: I've never seen a single Mad Max film all the way through. And my only real memory of the franchise is Tina Turner's "We Don't Need Another Hero." But this trailer alone has me excited. It has awesome looking vehicles, crazy stunts, and a car exploding in midair in a sandstorm. Plus, Tom Hardy is good in everything.

When it opens: May 15th

Furious 7 Trailer Breakdown

Cars falling from the sky. That's all you really need to know about the absolutely ridiculous first official trailer for Furious 7.

Everything happens pretty fast (pun intended) in the trailer so let's take a closer look...