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Prepare Your Wallet: A Highly-Anticipated Movie Will Be Released Every Single Week in March 2017

Every single Friday sees something releasing for virtually every moviegoer.

By Ghezal AmiriPublished 6 years ago 7 min read
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'Logan' [Credit: 20th Century Fox]

Who needs to wait until the summer season for a major blockbuster anymore?

If you decided seeing Keanu Reeves kick ass in #JohnWick2 wasn't your thing or firmly believe you would rather get your ass kicked than see a snippet of #FiftyShadesDarker, I have some encouraging news for you - March is going to be your month.

Every single Friday sees a new release that is not only a staple in many highly-anticipated lists, there is something releasing for virtually every moviegoer.

March's releases include seeing an R-rated version of a fan-favorite X-Man, a live-action #Disney adaptation that seems to be a match made in Heaven, astronauts on the cusp of an extraterrestrial revelation and more. Here are 10 of them that will satisfy whatever it is you're craving.

1. 'Logan' - March 3rd, 2017

'Logan' [Credit: 20th Century Fox]

  • Starring: Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart, Richard E. Grant, Boyd Holbrook, Dafne Keen and Stephen Merchant, directed by James Mangold.
  • Plot Synopsis: In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

Is there anyone who is not incredibly hyped to watch Hugh Jackman's (possible) final portrayal of Wolverine? This R-rated take on a mutant we have seen on the big screen for 17 years will deliver his final curtain call with #Logan, a seemingly fitting end to his character arc as the brilliantly bittersweet trailers have illustrated. No doubt there will be plenty of cheering audience members as well as a bunch of grown adults weeping in their seats when the final moments are executed on screen.

Check Out The Easter Eggs In the Second Trailer For 'Logan' Below:

2. 'The Shack' - March 3rd, 2017

'The Shack' [Credit: Summit Entertainment]

  • Starring: Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Tim McGraw and Radha Mitchell, directed by Stuart Hazeldine.
  • Plot Synopsis: Based on the novel of the same name, The Shack follows a father’s transformative journey that will show him the ultimate truth about love, loss, and forgiveness.

Don't be surprised if this film manages to take the #2 spot behind Logan at the weekend box office.

As we have seen with numerous faith-based movies, particularly with the surprise financial successes of 2014's Heaven Is For Real and 2015's War Room, there is a huge audience for films that place emphasis on the miracle of faith. #TheShack will see #Avatar lead Sam Worthington work alongside #AcademyAward-winner Octavia Spencer in this adaptation of the New York Times Best Seller. For those unfamiliar with the novel, it sold over 10 million copies and remained on the NYT list for 70 weeks. Don't be surprised if this film manages to take the #2 spot behind Logan at the weekend box office.

3. 'Kong: Skull Island' - March 10th

'Kong: Skull Island' [Credit: Warner Bros.]

  • Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Corey Hawkins, Samuel L. Jackson, Jing Tian, John Goodman, Toby Kebbell and John C. Reilly, directed Jordan Vogt-Roberts.
  • Plot Synopsis: A diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted island in the Pacific – as beautiful as it is treacherous – unaware that they’re crossing into the domain of the mythic Kong.

Peter Jackson's 2005 epic #KingKong was the last time we saw the illusive Kong on the big screen. #KongSkullIsland will serve as the second film, behind 2014's #Godzilla, in Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment's shared universe known as the #MonsterVerse. The film has a number of well-known talents involved and looks to be as monstrous as it is visually stunning. With a budget of $190 million, a few million dollars short of Jackson's budget for his take on Kong, it will be interesting to see how Skull Island stacks up against its MonsterVerse predecessor, Godzilla. The Gareth Edwards-directed Godzilla earned $529 million worldwide on a budget of $160 million and certainly kick started the intrigue into this giant monsters universe.

Check Out The Trailer For 'Kong: Skull Island' Below:

4. 'Beauty And The Beast' - March 17th

'Beauty And The Beast' [Credit: Disney]

  • Starring: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Emma Thompson, Josh Gad, Sir Ian McKellen and Ewan McGregor, directed by Bill Condon.
  • Plot Synopsis: A live-action remake of Disney's 1991 animated film of the same name, #BeautyAndTheBeast follows the classic fairy tale about a young woman who is taken prisoner by a monstrous prince in exchange for her father's life... They then fall in love.

Beauty And The Beast is an example of a film that appeals to legions of fans, young or old.

Is there a more perfect example of ideal casting than #EmmaWatson as the kind-hearted book nerd Belle? The anticipation for this live-action Disney adaptation veers toward the excitement felt for 2015's #Cinderella moreso than the last live-action adaptation, 2016's Pete's Dragon. Pete's Dragon was barely on anyone's radar and still managed to gross $143 million worldwide on a $65 million budget, a number that isn't exceptionally high; however I would argue it grossed as much as it did solely because of the name alone.

'Beauty And The Beast': News, Trailer, Release Date & All You Need To Know

Beauty And The Beast is an example of a film that appeals to legions of fans, young or old. Older audiences that grew up with the classic Academy Award-winning animation will group together and push aside any younglings out of the way. Younger audiences will be able to experience the tale with stunning visuals and Watson as their live-action Belle. #DanStevens's portrayal of Beast looks to be fantastic and #LukeEvans's hair is beaming with all the Gaston glory. Let me buy my ticket already!

See A Comparison Of 'Beauty And The Beast' (1991) & (2017) Below:

5. 'The Belko Experiment' - March 17th

'The Belko Experiment' [Credit: Orion Pictures]

  • Starring: John Gallagher Jr, Tony Goldwyn, Adria Arjona, John C. McGinley and Sean Gunn, directed by Greg McLean.
  • Plot Synopsis: A group of 80 Americans are locked in their high-rise corporate office in Bogotá, Colombia and are ordered by an unknown voice on an intercom system to participate in a deadly game of kill or be killed.

If heartwarming tales about love aren't your fancy, perhaps a few cold-blooded murders that raise the question of one's ethical and moral obligations suits you. With a screenplay by #GuardiansOfTheGalaxy2 director #JamesGunn and released in limited theaters, #TheBelkoExperiment is the perfect counter-programming to Beauty And The Beast that relishes its R-rating.

Check out the trailer below.

6. 'Power Rangers' - March 24th

'Power Rangers' [Credit: Lionsgate]

  • Starring: Naomi Scott, Dacre Montgomery, Elizabeth Banks, Ludi Lin, Becky G and Bryan Cranston, directed by Dean Israelite.
  • Plot Synopsis: Power Rangers follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat.

The trailers have been a pretty great selling point for the film.

The time has almost arrived where we can proudly declare go, go #PowerRangers! The beloved '90s series is getting the modern age remake treatment come March. It will be interesting to see how the film fares since they have some big name talents attached including Elizabeth Banks as Rita Repulsa, who is essentially the #DarthVader of the Ranger universe, and Cranston as the mentoring Zordon. The trailers have been a pretty great selling point for the film since they showcase the excitement factor and fun the actors seem to be having.

It's morphin' time in the trailer below.

7. 'Life'

'Life' [Credit: Columbia Pictures]

  • Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds and Hiroyuki Sanada, directed by Daniel Espinosa.
  • Plot Synopsis: Life follows the six-member crew of the International Space Station who are on the cutting edge of one of the most important discoveries in human history: the first evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars. As the crew begins to conduct research, their methods end up having unintended consequences and the life form proves more intelligent than anyone ever expected.

With the popularity of science-based films growing thanks to the works of 2013's Gravity and last year's Arrival, seeing how the above three lead in Life will certainly warrant the film being worth checking out. The trailers haven't made it seem like it is an incredibly thought provoking story, however it will be a treat to see how these characters deal with the "unintended consequences" discovering extraterrestrial life.

Check Out The Trailer For 'Life' Below:

8. 'Ghost In The Shell' - March 31st

'Ghost In The Shell' [Credit: Paramount Pictures]

  • Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano, Pilou Asbæk and Michael Pitt, directed by Rupert Sanders.
  • Plot Synopsis: The Major is a special ops, one-of-a-kind, human-cyborg hybrid who leads an elite task force known as Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, she faces an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotics' advancements in cyber technology.

Many are hesitant with the release of the film because of the controversy surrounding the casting.

#GhostInTheShell is a wildly popular Japanese manga series that many hold near and dear to their hearts. The property is getting its first live-action Hollywood adaptation following the anime film released in Japan in 1995. Many are hesitant with the release of the film because of the controversy surrounding the casting of #ScarlettJohansson as the Major and director Sanders's experience with directing being limited to 2012's Snow White And The Huntsman. The trailers do seem promising and the casting of Johansson opens up the film to a wider audience who may be unfamiliar with the property and are interested in watching it solely because she is attached to it.

Compare the anime with the upcoming live-action of 'Ghost In The Shell' Below:

9. 'The Boss Baby'

'The Boss Baby' [Credit: 20th Century Fox]

  • Starring: Alec Baldwin, Patton Oswalt, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow and Steve Buscemi, directed by Tom McGrath.
  • Plot Synopsis: The Boss Baby is narrated from the POV and imagination of a seven-year-old boy named Tim who experiences the joy of brotherhood with the arrival of his baby brother - or is he his baby brother? Wild!

I can't possibly imagine the difficulty faced when deciding between watching Ghost In The Shell or #TheBossBaby during this weekend. I had no idea Steve Buscemi is in it so that's a nice surprise. I'm sure Alec Baldwin called up Kevin Spacey (of #HouseofCards and last year's Nine Lives fame) and asked what the incentive is in lending your voice to a movie about a baby who is not really a baby. Now if I had to guess, he probably told Baldwin about the spectacular yacht he managed to purchase following the gig. Hey, a man's gotta eat.

Check out the trailer below.

10. 'The Zookeeper's Wife'

'The Zookeeper's Wife' [Credit: Focus Features]

  • Starring: Jessica Chastain, Johan Heldenbergh, Michael McElhatton and Daniel Brühl, directed by Niki Caro.
  • Plot Synopsis: Based on the novel and true story, The Zookeeper's Wife follows Warsaw Zoo keepers, Jan and Antonina Żabiński, who saved many human and animal lives during World War II by hiding them in animal cages.

There will certainly be an immense amount of heart string pulling and ugly crying when The Zookeeper's Wife hits theaters.

First off, #JessicaChastain can do no harm. She is one of the best working actors in the industry today and seeing her tackle such an incredible subject matter is a prospect I cannot wait to see. Daniel Brühl is also a phenomenal talent who worked incredibly alongside Chastain's Huntsman co-star #ChrisHemsworth in 2013's riveting biopic, Rush. Interestingly enough, it was recently announced that director Niki Caro is set to direct the upcoming live-action adaptation of #Mulan so virtually everyone involved with this film are amazing talents. There will certainly be an immense amount of heart string pulling and ugly crying when The Zookeeper's Wife hits theaters.

Check Out The Trailer For 'The Zookeeper's Wife' Below:

(Source: Movie Insider)

What film are you most looking forward to checking out this March?

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Ghezal Amiri

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