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what to be excited

for in 2015

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Laura Mooney
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ith 2014 now looming distantly behind
W: movie buffs everywhere can set
their sights towards the upcoming plethora
of feature films in 2015 that bombard us with
the promise that they will be the ‘must see’
flick of the year. Along with the bursts of
originality that do occasionally pop-up in the
film industry, there is also the dreaded array
of sequels to many classic features that will
no doubt attempt to dominate the box office.
Luckily, 2015 appears to be a promising year
for sequels that not only look entertaining,
but are also films that audiences have
actually been asking for. Here are a few of
those upcoming remakes and sequels that
you should fork over the horrendous theatre
ticket price for.

Mad Max: Fury Road: The first addition to
the George Miller cult classic franchise in
over thirty years, Mad Max: Fury Road looks
to be a sequel (though some investigators
will argue that it is a prequel) that will

be deemed a definite must see for 2015.
Although it was known that this film was in
the works for a fair amount of time, it was

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not until the theatrical trailer was released
and obliterated everyone’s expectations,
that everyone began to take notice. It is a
rare moment when a mere film trailer not
only manages to make audiences excited
for the film, but also makes disorienting
joyrides through the desert surrounded

by psychopaths look like a good time.

The film takes place in a post-apocalyptic
world where life as we know it has fallen
into chaos, and those who hold the last
remaining resources control and terrorize
those without them. Starring Tom Hardy
(The Dark Knight Rises), and Charlize Theron
(Snow White and the Huntsman) as the
enigmatic heroes, Fury Road has rapidly
jumped to one of the most anticipated
sequels/prequels to be released this year,
and so far looks to live up to the hype.

Jurassic World: If someone were to compose

a list of the most demanded movie sequels,
Jurassic World would without a doubt be at
the top. For years, there has been speculation
surrounding this anticipated addition

to the popular franchise. From casting

issues to director switches, it seemed as
though Jurassic World would never make

its way to the big screen. But after years

in production, Jurassic World will finally be
released summer of 2015. It has been an
unbelievable fourteen years since movie-
goers last received a glimpse at the Jurassic
universe, and judging by the film’s trailer,
Jurassic World will be filled with even more

action, excitement, and, of course, dinosaurs.

Starring Chris Pratt (Guardians of the
Galaxy), this sequel takes place years after
the events of Jurassic Park, in which the
park has become a fully functional tourist
destination. However, patrons of the park
are getting tired of the same old boring
dinosaurs, and, in order to stay in business,
the park’s scientists create new hybrid
creatures. Naturally, not all goes as planned,
and the dinosaurs soon follow in the path
of their destructive ancestors. While it
remains to be seen if the special effects and
story will retain the same quality as the
original film, Jurassic World is a must see for
anyone who enjoyed the previous movies.

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens: It
is impossible to mention movie sequels in
2015 without bringing up Star Wars, and
to say that people are excited for this film

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens | Lucasfilm

would be the biggest understatement of
the century. Although it was assumed that
the Star Wars film franchise was done in
2005 with the release of Revenge of the Sith,
its revival came when Disney purchased
the rights to Lucasfilm, a move that both
delighted and terrified fans, gaving renewed
life to the series. With just the release of
the film’s trailer, people have analyzed,
criticized, and theorized about every single
frame. Some fans have even gone so far

as to tattoo images of some of the newly
redesigned characters onto themselves,
permanently declaring their support for
the new film. So yes, people are excited.

Although the trailer did not reveal much
about the storyline of The Force Awakens,

it did show beautiful landscapes, some
interesting changes, and director J.J. Abrams’
trademark style. The film looks as though it
will deviate just far enough from the original
series’ to ensure that it is not considered

a carbon copy, but only time will tell as to
whether it lives up to the legacy that the
original Star Wars has created. Regardless,
The Force Awakens should be on the top of
everyone’s must see sequel list for 2015.