Scalzi’s Summer Movie Preview

Gaaah, Meh, or w00t! The 2011 Sci-fi and Fantasy Preview – Filmcritic.com Feature

Here’s my quick take on the summer’s science-fictional and fantastic would-be hits, which I grade, in order of increasing enthusiasm, as follows: “Gaaah,” “Meh,” “Hmmm,” and “w00t!” Because ranking by stars or letter grade is boring.

– John Scalzi
There are a lot more more interesting movies coming out than I realized.
Thor
Scalzi says Hmmm, and I’m going to have to agree. I’m interested because I like the Avengers, but Thor’s never been a character I’ve followed much. Although I’m looking forward to seeing it, I’m not sure how I’ll like it.
Priest
Scalzi says Meh. I’ve never heard of it before, but since all I know about it is that it takes place in a “future dystopic theocracy” and stars Paul Bettany, I’d give it a Hmmm.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
While Scalzi gives it a Meh, I’m going have to go lower and say Gaaah. Just stop.
X-Men: First Class
Meh. While Scalzi says Hmmm, I just don’t really care about the X-Men as much anymore.
Super 8
Meh, but since I don’t know anything about it and Scalzi gives it a w00t, I guess I should keep it in mind.
Green Lantern
I’m going to have to agree with Scalzi’s Hmmm here. It looks interesting even if Ryan Reynolds is annoying.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Yes Scalzi, Gaaah. I can’t believe they’re still pumping out Transformers. This needs to end.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Meh. While Scalzi gives it a w00t, and I do agree that it’ll probably be great, I can’t seem to get excited about Harry Potter now that the books have come to an end. I’m behind on the movies anyways; I haven’t even finished watching Half-Blood Prince.
Captain America: The First Avenger
How can you say meh? w00t all the way! It’s about Captain America, who is totally awesome. How can you meh Captain America? I hope the movie’s great.
Cowboys & Aliens
Here’s one we can both w00t over! While the graphic novel didn’t wow me, judging my the cast of Cowboys & Aliens, I think this one is going to be great!
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
I’m in agreement with meh. It doesn’t anger me or anything, but I have no desire to see this.
Conan the Barbarian
While gaaah seems fairly strong, I can say meh and look away from this one. But then again, maybe I’d say gaaah if I knew anything else about the movie besides that it’s apparently being released soon.