2019 is looking promising for geeks, with some fresh films to catch in the theater. These live action and animated gems have some big stars and directors at the helm, as well. The star-studded "The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part" with Elizabeth Banks and Chris Pratt will no doubt be a huge hit. M. Night Shyamalan is back and will bring some fascination to the big screen with "Glass." Robert Rodriguez directed the highly anticipated "Alita: Battle Angel" and anime fans will cheer. Always a crowd favorite, Keanu Reeves will be a big draw this year for "Replicas." The entire family will enjoy "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" and "The Kid Who Would Be King."
Keanu Reeves wants his family back in Replicas
Always a favorite Keanu Reeves leads the way with "Replicas" as a scientist who tries everything to bring back his family that perished in a car crash. His obsession will get himself in trouble with the laws of nature and science. The screenplay was penned by Chad St. John and it was based on a story by Stephen Hamel. This also stars Alice Eve, Thomas Middleditch, and John Ortiz. Release Date: January 11, 2019.
M. Night Shyamalan is back in Glass
M. Night Shyamalan is back as writer and director of part 3 of his trilogy. It all started with Bruce Willis and Samuel. L. Jackson in "Unbreakable" and he followed up two decades later with "Split" with James McAvoy. "Glass" adds Sarah Paulson to the cast to research superhuman powers. Willis plays David Dunn, a security guard who will find himself hunting down McAvoy's Kevin Wendell Crumb's 24 personalities. Jackson brings his talent to portray Mr. Glass. Release Date: Jan. 18, 2019.
The Kid Who Would Be King
A 12 year-old kid has uncovered Excalibur, and will find himself commanding a group of kids to fight evil in "The Kid Who Would Be King." These unlikely heroes will band together and train to fight the evil Morgana. Written and directed by Joe Cornish, this combines magic and bravery of these young kids to save the world. The movie stars Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Tom Taylor, Dean Chaumoo, Rhianna Dorris, Patrick Stewart, Rebecca Ferguson, and Denise Gough. Release Date: Jan. 25, 2019.
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
Everything is NOT awesome in the LEGO world. LEGO Duplo beings have invaded Bricksburg. Emmet and Lucy will need to round up strong force to defeat Sweet Mayhem. This fourth LEGO film was written and directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Big names on the cast include Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Stephanie Beatriz, Alison Brie, Jonah Hill, Nick Offerman, Channing Tatum, Tiffany Haddish, Will Arnett, and Maya Rudolph. Release Date: February 8, 2019.
Alita: Battle Angel
Based on the graphic novel Gunnm by Yukito Kishiro, "Alita: Battle Angel" gives audiences a powerful story of a young girl who is just learning about her true. Alita is pursued for her abilities by others in power while resisting in order to change the world she lives in. The cyberpunk film was directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by James Cameron and Laeta Kalogridis. It stars Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, and Mahershala Ali. Release Date: February 14.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Another trilogy wrap-up movie is "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World." This animated film is based on books by Cressida Cowell and is ending the story with a battle to save all of the dragons.This is written and directed by Dean DeBlois, and stars half of Hollywood. Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Jonah Hill, Kit Harington, Craig Ferguson. America Ferrera, Kristen Wiig, F. Murray Abraham, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and T.J. Miller. Release Date: February 22.
