Movies I can't wait to see in 2013

1. Gangster Squad 

In theaters January 11.

A chronicle of the LAPD's fight to keep East Coast Mafia types out of Los Angeles in the 1940s and 50s.

Director: 

Ruben Fleischer

Writers: 

Will Beall, Paul Lieberman (book)

Stars:

 Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone

2. Les Misérables

In theaters January 18.

In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.

Director: 

Tom Hooper

Writers: 

Claude-Michel Schönberg (book), Alain Boublil(book)

Stars:

 Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway

3. Django Unchained 

In theaters January 18.  

With the help of his mentor, a slave-turned-bounty hunter sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.

Director: 

Quentin Tarantino

Writer: 

Quentin Tarantino

Stars:

 Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio 

                                                                          

4. Warm Bodies

  In theaters February 1.

After a zombie becomes involved with the girlfriend of one of his victims, their romance sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world.

Director: 

Jonathan Levine

Writers: 

Jonathan Levine (screenplay), Isaac Marion(novel)

Stars:

 Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer and John Malkovich 

5. Side Effects

In theaters February 8.

A woman turns to prescription medication as a way of handling her anxiety concerning her husband's upcoming release from prison.

Director: 

Steven Soderbergh

Writer: 

Scott Z. Burns (screenplay)

Stars:

 Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum and Jude Law

6. Safe Haven

In theaters February 14.

A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.

Director: 

Lasse Hallström

Writers: 

Leslie Bohem (screenplay), Nicholas Sparks(novel),

Stars:

 Cobie Smulders, Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel 

7. Jack the Giant Slayer

In theaters March 1.

A modern day fairy tale in which the long-standing peace between men and giants is threatened, as a young farmer leads an expedition into the giants' kingdom in hopes of rescuing a kidnapped princess.

Director: 

Bryan Singer

Writers: 

Darren Lemke (screenplay), Christopher McQuarrie(screenplay)

Stars:

 Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci and Ewan McGregor 

8. Admission

In theaters March 8.

A Princeton admissions officer who is up for a major promotion takes a professional risk after she meets a college-bound alternative school kid who just might be the son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption.

Director: 

Paul Weitz

Writers: 

Karen Croner (screenplay), Jean Hanff Korelitz

Stars:

 Tina Fey, Paul Rudd and Nat Wolff

9. The Croods

In theaters March 22.

The world's very first prehistoric family goes on a road trip to an uncharted and fantastical world.

Directors: 

Kirk De Micco, Chris Sanders

Writers: 

Chris Sanders (screenplay), Kirk De Micco(screenplay)

Stars:

 Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds and Emma Stone 

10. Scary Movie 5

12 April 2013 (USA)

A couple begin to experience some unusual activity after bringing their newborn son home from the hospital. With the help of home-surveillance cameras and a team of experts, they learn they're being stalked by a nefarious demon.

Director: 

Malcolm D. Lee

Writers: 

David Zucker, Pat Proft

Stars:

 Lindsay Lohan, Ashley Tisdale and Charlie Sheen

11. The Big Wedding

 26 April 2013 (USA)

A long-divorced couple fakes being married as their family unites for a wedding.

Director: 

Justin Zackham

Writers: 

Justin Zackham (screenplay), Jean-Stéphane Bron(motion picture "Mon frère se marie")

Stars:

 Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton and Katherine Heigl 

12. Iron Man 3

3 May 2013 (USA)

Tony Stark uses his ingenuity to fight those who destroyed his private world and soon goes up against his most powerful enemy yet: the Mandarin.

Director: 

Shane Black

Writers: 

Drew Pearce (screenplay), Shane Black(screenplay)

Stars:

 Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce and Gwyneth Paltrow

13. The Great Gatsby

10 May 2013 (USA)

Nick Carraway, a Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

Director: 

Baz Luhrmann

Writers: 

Baz Luhrmann (screenplay), Craig Pearce(screenplay)

Stars:

 Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Joel Edgerton

14. The Hangover Part 3

24 May 2013 (USA)

This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.

Director: 

Todd Phillips

Writers: 

Todd Phillips (screenplay), Craig Mazin (screenplay)

Stars:

 Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms 

15. Man of Steel

14 June 2013 (USA)

An alien infant is raised on Earth, and grows up with superhuman abilities. He sets out to use these abilities to guard his adopted world.

Director: 

Zack Snyder

Writers: 

David S. Goyer (screenplay), David S. Goyer(story)

Stars:

 Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe and Amy Adams 

16. This Is the End

14 June 2013 (USA)

While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.

Directors: 

Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen

Writers: 

Seth Rogen (screenplay), Evan Goldberg(screenplay)

Stars:

 Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and James Franco 

17. Monsters University

21 June 2013 (USA)

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at the University of Fear -- when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

Director: 

Dan Scanlon

Stars:

 Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Steve Buscemi 

18. World War Z

 21 June 2013 (USA)

A U.N. employee is racing against time and fate, as he travels the world trying to stop the outbreak of a deadly Zombie pandemic.

Director: 

Marc Forster

Writers: 

Max Brooks (novel), Damon Lindelof (screenplay)

Stars:

 Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and David Morse

19. Grown Ups 2

 12 July 2013 (USA)

After Lenny Feder moves his family back to his home town, he and his friends learn some lessons from their kids on the last day of school.

Director: 

Dennis Dugan

Writers: 

Tim Herlihy, Fred Wolf (screenplay)

Stars:

 Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Chris Rock 

20. The Wolverine

 26 July 2013 (USA)

Wolverine travels to Japan to train with a samurai warrior.

Director: 

James Mangold

Writers: 

Christopher McQuarrie (screenplay), James Mangold

Stars:

 Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee and Tao Okamoto 

21. The Smurfs 2

 31 July 2013 (USA)

The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been kidnapped by Gargamel since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer's newest creation - creatures called the Naughties - into real Smurfs.

Director: 

Raja Gosnell

Writers: 

Karey Kirkpatrick (screenplay), David Ronn(screenplay)

Stars:

 Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays and Katy Perry 

22. We're the Millers

9 August 2013 (USA)

A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of weed into the U.S. from Mexico.

Director: 

Rawson Marshall Thurber

Writers: 

Steve Faber, Dan Fybel (screenplay)

Stars:

 Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston and Emma Roberts 

23. The To Do List

16 August 2013 (USA)

Feeling pressured to become more sexually experienced before she goes to college, Brandy Clark makes a list of things to accomplish before hitting campus in the fall.

Director: 

Maggie Carey

Writer: 

Maggie Carey (screenplay)

Stars:

 Aubrey Plaza, Johnny Simmons and Bill Hader 

24. Thor: The Dark World

 8 November 2013 (USA)

Thor battles an ancient race of Dark Elves led by the vengeful Malekith who threatens to plunge the universe back into darkness after the events of The Avengers.

Director: 

Alan Taylor

Writers: 

Don Payne (story), Christopher Yost (screenplay)

Stars:

 Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Christopher Eccleston

25. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

22 November 2013 (USA)

The continuing adventures of Katniss Everdeen, which take place in a futuristic dystopian world, as she prepares for the Quarter Quell.

Director: 

Francis Lawrence

Writers: 

Simon Beaufoy (screenplay), Michael Arndt(screenplay)

Stars:

 Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth 

26. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

 13 December 2013 (USA)

The Dwarfs, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the misty mountains, but Bilbo has gained the one ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back off the Dragon, Smaug.

Director: 

Peter Jackson

Writers: 

Fran Walsh (screenplay), Philippa Boyens(screenplay)

Stars:

 Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage 

27. Anchorman: The Legend Continues

 20 December 2013 (USA)

The continuing on-set adventures of San Diego's top rated newsman.

Director: 

Adam McKay

Writers: 

Will Ferrell (characters), Will Ferrell (screenplay)

Stars:

 Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate and Paul Rudd

Source: IMDb