In case you didn’t already know it, Planet Earth just crossed over into the year two thousand and eleven (so happy new year to you). And, as usual, it feels just like it was yesterday that it was 2010. Now, last year was a great year in film (as I’ve written about here) but 2011 promises a brilliant year of some tantalising cinematic experiences.
Here’s a list of films I’m personally looking forward to. Below each film is the expected release date (as given by trusty old Wikipedia). Remember that the release dates in South Africa may vary for each. I’ve also included, for a few films, some of the actors/actresses whose performances I’m looking forward to seeing.
Note: Films aren’t in order of release. Just thought I’d let you know.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Release Date: 22 July 2011
Actor: Samuel L. Jackson
Thor
Release Date: 6 May 2011
Actors: Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Release Date: 1 July 2011
The Green Hornet
Release Date: 14 January 2011
Actor: Christoph Waltz
Rango
Release Date: 4 March 2011
Voice of Johnny Depp
Season of the Witch
Release Date: 7 January 2011
Actor: Nicolas Cage
Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tides
Release Date: 20 May 2011
Actors: Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz
The Hangover: Part II
Release Date: 26 May 2011
Actors: Zach Galifianakis (“the Hangover guy”), Liam Neeson, Bill Clinton (?!)
Source Code
Release Date: 1 April 2011
Actor: Russel Peters
Cowboys & Aliens
Release Date: 29 July 2011
Actors: Olivia Wilde, Harrison Ford, Daniel Craig
The Three Muskateers
Release Date: 14 October 2011
Actors: Christoph Waltz, Orlando Bloom, Mila Jovovich
Mission:Impossible – Ghost Protocol
Release Date: 16 December 2011
Actors: Tom Cruise, Anil Kapoor
Sherlock Holmes 2
Release Date: 16 December 2011
Actors: Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law, Stephen Fry, Rachal McAdams
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
(Hollywood re-make)
Release Date: 21 December 2011
Actor: Daniel Craig
In Indian Cinema, there is just one film I’m looking forward to this year. It’s a black comedy film, something of an “arthouse”, and sounds to be a thoroughly good cinematic outing in the foreign language field – something that I consider to be true “Indian Cinema”, a distinct difference to the mainstream, run-of-the-mill “Bollywood” that plagues the screens throughout the year. It’s called 7 Khoon Maaf (Seven Murders Forgiven), and stars one of my favourite Indian-film actresses, Priyanka Chopra, in what’s been called her best performance to date.
So that was my pick of films I’m looking forward to this year. What’s your take on the list? Got any films not mentioned on here that you’re looking forward to? Drop a line or two in the comments to let me know! Enjoy the films.
Life in Pixels 
It indeed is going to be a great year in film. I am very eagerly waiting for the next part of Transformers and Pirates of the Caribbean. And yeah, Hangover too. 😀
Yeah, I also can’t wait for those films. As I said, we’re in for a treat in terms of film for this year. 😀