Part 2 of our look at some enticing new movie releases due out in the latter half of 2011.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Scheduled UK Release: August 2011
Starring James Franco, Andy Serkis, John Lithgow
Directed by Rupert Wyatt
Opinion seems to be divided so far on the potential of this latest adaptation of the Planet of the Apes saga. Currently The Stu View is residing on the side of the doubters. Undoubtedly the motion capture CGI looks truly outstanding but is that going to be all this film has going for it? I hope I'm proved wrong. Call me old-fashioned and traditionalist, but give me men in gorilla masks riding on horseback and Charlton Heston being abusive after being caught in a net any day.
Puss in Boots
Scheduled UK Release: December 2011
Starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zack Galifianakis
Directed by Chris Miller
Another shot fired in the continuing battle between Dreamworks and Pixar for animation supremacy. For me, Dreamworks always has the edge and this looks like a belter. Set before the eponymous hero meets up with the giant green ogre, Puss In Boots looks like it contains all the in-jokes, subtle visual gags and general fun of the Shrek series from which it has been born. If financially successful (which no doubt it will be) expect a sequel or two.
The Three Musketeers
Scheduled UK Release: October 2011
Starring Logan Lerman, Orlando Bloom, Matthew Macfadyen
Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson
The Stu View likes nothing more than having a bit of a swash and buckle every now and then and this latest instalment in a very long line of adaptations of Alexandre Dumas' novel looks like harmless fun. Judging from the trailer, it seems like an amalgamation of traditional Dumas and Pirates of the Caribbean. This will probably get mauled by overly serious critics but I, for one, am looking forward to it.
Cowboys and Aliens
Scheduled UK Release: August 2011
Starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde
Directed by Jon Favreau
Helmed by Jon Favreau, the director of the Iron Man movies and...er...Elf, Cowboys and Aliens should do exactly what it says on the tin. It has got cowboys in it and, oh, it's got aliens too - surely this is every boy's dream film? A brilliant concept, some great-looking action sequences and a top cast should all combine to make this one of the films of the year. Can't wait!
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