So we’re now down one month into the Summer Movie season. Overall, May was okay. The best two movies of May were Star Trek & Up. Everything else…well you don’t have to run out to see.
Today is June 1st and we have to see what’s hitting the theaters!
Title: The Hangover
Release Date: June 5th
Plot (from IMDB.com): In Las Vegas, three groomsmen lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, forcing them to retrace their steps in order to find him before the church bells ring.
Thoughts: Looks like an updated version of 1984’s The Bachelor Party with Tom Hanks which isn’t really a bad thing. This could be that sleeper hit that everyone gets a good laugh out of. Now, I’m not saying take the kids, but adults should laugh hard in this movie.
Title: Land of the Lost
Release Date: June 5th
Plot (from IMDB.com): On his latest expedition, Dr. Rick Marshall is sucked into a space-time vortex alongside his research assistant and a redneck survivalist (McBride). In this alternate universe, the trio make friends with a primate named Chaka, their only ally in a world full of dinosaurs and other fantastic creatures. Can they all make it back to our world alive, and if so: Will Dr. Marshall can go from zero to hero with his discoveries?
Thoughts: Didn’t we just see this movie? It looks almost like last year’s Journey to the Center of the Earth. Nothing really exciting. I can wait for cable.
Title: My Life In Ruins
Release Date: June 5th
Plot (from IMDB.com): A travel guide rediscovers her romantic side, with a very unlikely match, as she whisks a group of tourists around Greece.
Thoughts: Looks cute. Not sure if I really want to pay to see this movie, but it does look like a good date movie. I’m just scared that I’ve seen too much of the plot in the trailer.
Title: The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3
Release Date: June 12th
Plot (from IMDB.com): Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garbe into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime
Thoughts: I’m excited to see this movie! It’s been away since Denzel had been in a good action film. Plus we get John Travolta playing a bad guy!! Wow!! I can’t wait. If this movie is half as good as the trailer…it’s going to be GREAT!!!
Title: Imagine That
Release Date: June 12th
Plot (from IMDB.com): A financial executive who can't stop his career down spiral is invited into his daughter's imaginary world, where solutions to his problems await
Thoughts: OOOOh, this movie reminds me of the first Dr. Doolittle movie. That kid friendly movie that adults can enjoy. Heck if nothing else, the little girl in the movie is adorable.
Title: Year One
Release Date: June 19th
Plot (from IMDB.com): When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world.
Thoughts: So this is supposed to be the first year of the world? Hum…goes against every book I’ve read. But let’s let that go. Although I really enjoy Jack Black’s crazy humor, I know I’m not paying for this movie or at least not full price.
Title: The Proposal
Release Date: June 19th
Plot (from IMDB.com): A pushy boss forces her young assistant to marry her in order to keep her Visa status in the U.S. and avoid deportation to Canada.
Thoughts: I’m so happy to have Sandra Bullock back doing romantic comedies! Don’t know how great it’s going to be on the big screen, but who cares! It’s Sandra Bullock!! YEAH!
Title: Transformers: The Revenge of the Fallen
Release Date: June 24th
Plot (from IMDB.com): Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle.
Thoughts: So I hope the plot of this one is better than the first one. Don’t get me wrong, the special effect of the first Transformers were off the chain but the plot? Optimus Prime could have walk threw the holes in it! Wow. Must see it on the big screen to get the full effect, but I’ll only pay matinee for it. My hopes aren’t really high.
Title: My Sister’s Keeper
Release Date: June 26th
Plot (from IMDB.com): Anna Fitzgerald looks to earn medical emancipation from her parents who until now have relied on their youngest child to help their leukemia-stricken daughter Kate remain alive.
Thoughts: Dang, from the looks of the trailer it looks like Miss Anna is selfish or are the parents selfish? I don’t know if I want to go to the movies to see this. I think I’ll wait so I can cry alone.
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