# Autumn Films: What are you excited for? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [September 6, 2009, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autumn-films-what-are-you-excited-for/509092 "2009-09-06T21:02:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2009, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autumn-films-what-are-you-excited-for/509092/1 "2009-09-06T21:02:45Z")
I confess, I was disappointed with Summer. I saw a few films, but none were fantastic. Fall is here. What do you want to see? I think almost all of the ones I mention below I start with: Could be hit or miss. Extract: This one could be hit or miss. I like Batemen, but the last few I saw him in were mediocre. Invention of Lying: Again, could be hit or miss. I like Ricky Gervais and enjoyed his RomCom last year about this time. I’ll give it a try. Zombieland: Hit or miss. Has an interesting premise, could be fun. I guess we’ll see. All about Steve: I do like Bullock, and I think I’ll go, but I’m guessing miss. Love Happens: I like RomComs, I’m gonna go, but I’m guessing miss. Astro Boy: Wow, it is a tough sell. I loved the cartoons in my youth, but really? Nick Cage is in, man is it going to stink. I think it will miss and I will miss it. Couples Retreat: Another hit or miss. Has some good start and I like Jon Favreu. I’ll see it. Disney’s A Christmas Carol: At first I was all like: OMG, how can we possibly need \*another \*version of A Christmas Carol. And with Jim Carey as lead? Please! But then I saw it was 3D and thought it might be worth a peek. I do love a well-done 3D film and although I am not a Carey fan, his _The Mask_ was fun and he might be able to pull this off. Usually my local doesn’t show 3D, so I may miss it just because I won’t drive an hour. I’ll have to check with them. What are you going to watch? ---
**Author:** ![TWDuke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e495f1/32.png) [@TWDuke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TWDuke)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2009, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autumn-films-what-are-you-excited-for/509092/2 "2009-09-07T00:49:39Z")
[Sherlock Holmes](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0988045/), cause it stars Robert Downey Jr. and it’s Sherlock Holmes. ETA: But it debuts on Christmas, which isn’t autumn, is it? So… nothing. ---
**Author:** ![judikium](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a9adbd/32.png) [@judikium](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/judikium)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2009, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autumn-films-what-are-you-excited-for/509092/3 "2009-09-07T02:30:13Z")
I’ve got three I’m hankering for: Jennifer’s Body: I’m hoping for a campy teen horror movie, and I think Diablo Cody is more than poised to deliver. Amanda Seyfried is likable if nothing else, and Megan Fox has a role she might be able to pull off. I’ll be in line. Where the Wild Things Are: The trailers are fantastic ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–N9klJXbjQ](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--N9klJXbjQ)). I’m not one of the people who grew up on the book, but I’m really excited to get a look at this one. Amelia: Shameless Oscar-bait? Maybe, but I am one of the few Hillary Swank admirers in the world (_P.S., I Love You_ was **not** her fault :p), and having once performed a play about Amelia, I think she’s capable of nailing the role. Throw in Ewan McGregor, and I’m in. Also, I’m dreading _Fame_. Mostly because I’m worried I might enjoy it. ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2009, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autumn-films-what-are-you-excited-for/509092/4 "2009-09-07T06:32:12Z")
I’m looking forward to _ **9** _, coming to theaters this week. The animation looks terrific! Definitely excited about **Where The Wild Things Are**. My favorite book for a while as a youngun. **The Road** - I’ve read the book, so I know what to expect if they stay true to it in spirit. Not my favorite McCarthy, but I’ll probably see it. \*\*The Lovely Bones \*\* I’ve read the book, and mostly liked it. I’m sure Jackson will make a spectacle of it, hopefully in a good way. **Avatar** - The trailer looks kind of corny, but I have faith in Cameron to deliver a well-told story and I bet it will look great in 3D.