Hypable has your quintessential fall movie guide for 2013. So, breakout the scarves and pumpkin spiced-everything, and let’s go to the movies!
It’s officially Fall and we are officially excited for the movies set to round out 2013. From Oscar-bait to last minute blockbusters, here are 20 films that have us saying “Summer who?”
1. ‘Gravity’
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Stars: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney
The outer space epic has already broken a box-office record bringing in just over $55 million, making it the highest-grossing October opening of all time. The trailer for this film left us speechless (and terrified) and the reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. Hypable’s own Marco Cerritos called it “one of the best and most mentally exhausting films of the year.” Looking ahead to Oscar season, the film is almost a lock for a ‘best cinematography’ statue.
2. ‘Captain Phillips’
Release Date: October 11
Stars: Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks stars as real life commercial cargo ship captain, Richard Phillips, who’s ship is hijacked by Somali Pirates. Captain Phillips must protect his crew and cargo from the unpredictable circumstances. The role is definitely Oscar-bait for Hanks and the film shows signs of being an interesting and enthralling thriller.
3. ‘Romeo & Juliet’
Release Date:October 11
Stars: Hailee Steinfeld, Douglass Booth
The last time we saw Romeo and Juliet on film, they were battling 90’s angst in what resembled modern Los Angeles. This time around, the tale is being laid in fair Verona with traditional costumes and circumstances. This latest adaptation boasts an impressive cast including Paul Giamatti, Stellan Skarsgard, Damien Lewis, and lead by Hailee Steinfeld and Douglass Booth.
4. ‘The Fifth Estate’
Release Date:October 11
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch
Here’s the thing about Benedict Cumberbatch -he’s everywhere and we’re not even mad about it. This dramatic-thriller is based on the real events surrounding the WikiLeaks controversy. Cumberbatch plays Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks as he battles some of the most powerful people in the world and even his colleagues over the right/necessity to expose government secrets. The cast includes Daniel Bruhl, Stanley Tucci, and Laura Linney.
5. ’12 Years A Slave’
Release Date:October 18
Stars: Chiwetel Ejifor, Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Alfre Woodard
Like many of the films in the guide, this film screams Oscar-bait, especially for Chiwetel Ejifor in the lead role. Ejifor plays Solomon Northup, a free black man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the mid-1800s. The film is based on Northup’s true story of the 12 years he spent separated from his family, living as a slave. Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, Sarah Palson, Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, and (of course) Benedict Cumberbatch round out the incredible cast.
6. ‘The Counselor’
Release Date:October 18
Stars: Michael Fassbender, Penelope Cruz, Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Cameron Diaz
Michael Fassbender and Brad Pitt fans going through withdrawals won’t have to worry come late October. The Counselor opens one week after 12 Years a Slave. This dangerous thriller follows Fassbender’s lawyer character as he gets mixed up with a drug trafficking ring lead by a crazy-haired Javier Bardem (Seriously, what is it with him and hair?).
7. ‘Ender’s Game’
Release Date:November 1
Stars: Asa Butterfield, Harrison Ford
Based on the popular book of the same name, Ender’s Game takes place decades after an alien war, when a young boy (Asa Butterfield) is tasked with saving humanity. The film puts Harrison Ford back in the role of a sci-fi/fantasy hero (where he belongs!) and boasts a cast that includes Viola Davis, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin, and Sir Ben Kingsley.
8. ‘Thor:The Dark World’
Release Date:November 8
Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston
Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston return as our favorite otherworldly super siblings in yet another epic battle to save (or destroy, in Loki’s case) the world. The follow-up to 2011’s Thor and last year’s The Avengers reunites the epic hero with lady love Jane Foster (Natalie Portman). Marvel has been a hit machine for the past few years and at this point, you can pretty much count us in for whatever they put out -especially if it involves Loki.
9. ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’
Release Date:November 15 (?)
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio
Regardless of the possible delay of the film’s release date, we can’t wait to see The Wolf of Wall Street. The movie is based on a true story and has an amazing cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Jon Favreau, and Rob Reiner. It’s got Leo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, and a 90’s motif. Say no more.
10. ‘The Book Thief’
Release Date: November 15
Stars: Sophie Nelisse, Geoffrey Rush
Fans of the much beloved novel of the same name are cautiously but excitedly awaiting the release of The Book Thief. The film tells the story of a young girl living in Nazi Germany with who finds comfort in stealing books. Sophie Nelisse stars in the lead role opposite Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson.
11. ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’
Release Date:November 22
Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
It feels like we’ve been seeing photos, posters, and previews for this movie for a whole year, but on November 22,the wait will finally be over. We will rejoin Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in life after victory as she has changed Panem in ways she never imagined. The whole cast returns under the direction of Francis Lawrence for the adaptation of the second Hunger Games novel.
12. ‘Oldboy’
Release Date:November 29
Stars: Josh Brolin, Samuel L. Jackson
Spike Lee directed this remake of the Korean film of the same name about a man who is inexplicably held hostage for 20 years and then even more inexplicably released. Josh Brolin is in the lead role as the man obsessively seeks vengeance on his unknown captor(s).
13. ‘Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom’
Release Date: November 29
Stars: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris
The biopic of Nelson Mandela’s life has been conceptualized for more than 15 years. Elba is definitely one to watch come awards season, playing the civil rights hero. The film chronicles Mandela’s rise as a civil rights activist, through his imprisonment, to his election as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
14. ‘Out of the Furnace’
Release Date: December 6
Stars: Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson
Christian Bale heads up a pretty stellar cast in this gritty crime drama. He plays a man out to save his brother (Casey Affleck) after he gets caught up in a dangerous crime circle headed by Woody Harrelson’s character. Forrest Whitaker, Zoe Saldana, Willem Dafoe and Sam Shepard round out the cast in the film directed by Crazy Heart‘s Scott Cooper.
15. ‘Dallas Buyers Club’
Release Date: December 6
Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto
Matthew McConaughey’s much buzzed about role as HIV-positive electrician and activist Ron Woodroof could be the one that wins him the only other golden shirtless man better-looking than he is. The Oscar could be well on its way to McConaughey’s mantle with critics calling him a contender since the film started shooting.
16. ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’
Release Date: December 13
Stars: Martin Freeman, Ian Mckellan, Benedict Cumberbatch
Bilbo, the dwarves, the elves, and Gandalf are back to battle Smaug, the terrifying dragon voiced by (who else?) Benedict Cumberbatch. Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchette, and Hugo Weaving return to Middle Earth along with newcomers, Evangaline Lilly, Lee Pace, and Luke Evans among others.
17. ‘American Hustle’
Release Date: December 13
Director David O. Russell is bringing together some of our favorite cast members from two of his best movies. Christian Bale and Amy Adams (The Fighter) join Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook) for this art of the con drama set in the 1970’s. While we’re sure the acting is great, we’re mostly intrigued by Bradley Cooper’s perm.
18. ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues’
Release Date: December 20
Stars: Will Ferrell, Everyone else
Ron Burgandy is back and most likely better than ever. Our favorite 1970’s newsman is headed into the 80’s and he’s bringing the whole gang with him. Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carrell, and David Koechner all return with a slew of newcomers and cameos. We’d list the whole cast but it would take up the whole page. Seriously.
19. ‘Saving Mr. Banks’
Release Date: December 20
Stars: Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson
Tom Hanks plays Walt Disney in this based on true events tale about the meetings between Disney and P.L. Travers during the production of Mary Poppins. Emma Thompson plays Travers, the author of the novel that Mary Poppins is based on. The two foster a somewhat antagonistic relationship as they fight for control over the story.
20. ‘The Monuments Men’
Release Date: December 20
George Clooney directs an all star cast in this World War II dramedy about a group of museum curators and art historians charged with protecting works of art before they are destroyed by the nazis. Matt Damon, John Goodman, Bill Murray, Jean Dujardin, Cate Blanchette, and Clooney himself, head up the cast in this flick that opens the day before the Winter Solstice.
Here’s to a Fall movie season filled with our favorite stars, a busy box office, and plenty of oscar buzz.