As another movie year comes to an end, its time to start looking forward to what the new year has in store; more Hobbits, more Hunger Games, the return of Harry and Lloyd and a rapping Annie. Something for everyone then.

 

JANUARY

 

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

Premise - After the poorly received The Sum of All Fears (2002) the Jack Ryan franchise gets another reboot with Chris Pine as the fourth JR. We're heading back to the beginning with Ryan receiving his field agent promotion just in time for a terrorist busting adventure. Kevin Costner pulls elderly mentor duties, while Kenneth Branagh will sharpen his Russian accent as the token bad guy.

Prediction - With Branagh also getting behind the camera to direct, Ryan fans are hoping he pulls a Thor (2011) and delivers another unexpected suc ... Read more »