Through the Lens Part Deux

Part two of Through the Lens brings you details on two of my personal most anticipated movies of 2009.

Firstly we have The Watchmen, due out in March. Another superhero comic convert, this has early critics reaching for their gold stars. Rated already as probably the greatest superhero movie of all time by some (including The Dark Knight), it's directed by Zack Snyder of 300 and Dawn of the Dead fame. The story follows a cold war like situation with a group of superheroes (The Watchmen) constantly keeping the peace. However the general public slowly turn against this group and they struggle to keep the peace and keep the people happy. Meanwhile a mysterious clock counts down to war...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=E4blSrZvPhU - The Watchmen trailer

Finally we have the prequel to The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons. Although it wasn't as good as the book I thoroughly enjoyed The Da Vinci Code and Tom Hanks was superb as lecturer/historical genius, Robert Langdon and since Angels and Demons is my favourite Dan Brown book I can see this being a stunning thriller set against the just-as-stunning backdrop of Rome. Superb casting by the film-makers mean that Ewan McGregor and Stellan Skarsgaard also enter the movie as major characters.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nSyWqCdqCZ0 - Angels and Demons teaser trailer