Summer of Movies: The July Edition

Title: Ice Age: The Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Release Date: July 1st
Plot (from IMDB.com): When Sid gets into some trouble, it's up to Manny, Ellie, Diego, and Scrat to save their friend. Their mission leads them to an underground world where encounter dinosaurs, flora, and fauna -- as well as a one-eyed, dino-hunting weasel named Buck.
Thoughts: Looks cute, just hope that it’s better than the second one!


Title: Public Enemies
Release Date: July 1st
Plot (from IMDB.com): The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s.
Thoughts: Love Johnny Depp as a bad guy. That’s enough said. If this movie is a quarter as good as the previews, it’s going to be great!!!


Title: Brüno
Release Date: July 10th
Plot (from IMDB.com): Sacha Cohen does it again as the flamboyant Austrian fashion reporter Brüno who travels the world in search of the latest style trends and opinions on all things pop culture.
Thoughts: Not sure what my thoughts are on this movie, but I will say I won’t spend a lot of money on it.


Title: I Love You, Beth Cooper!
Release Date: July 10th
Plot (from IMDB.com): A nerdy valedictorian proclaims his love for the hottest and most popular girl in school – Beth Cooper – during his graduation speech. Much to his surprise, Beth shows up at his door that very night and decides to show him the best night of his life.
Thoughts: I love teen movies. They are so over the top. Although this one looks really cute, I somehow think I’ve seen this before. But I’ll watch it anyway. If nothing else it will be great on a Saturday evening.


Title: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Release Date: July 1st
Plot (from IMDB.com): In his sixth year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter discovers even more about the evil Lord Voldemort's past, thanks to his mentor Dumbledore and mysterious textbook marked "This book is the property of the Half-Blood Prince." By the end of the year, nothing will ever be the same
Thoughts: The question is all over the web, has Harry Potter lost his magic? Well from the people I know who love Harry and the gang, they’ll say NO he hasn’t. So if you love Harry, then this is the movie for you. All I want to know is…when does he graduate? Dang!



Title: G-Force
Release Date: July 24th
Plot (from IMDB.com): A covert espionage team of specially-trained guinea pigs are sent on a mission to stop a diabolical billionaire from taking over the world.
Thoughts: You know going in that this movie is going to be two things: for kids and silly. If you have kids, this will be a must see. If you don’t, wait until cable.


Title: Orphan
Release Date: July 24th
Plot (from IMDB.com): After their unborn baby dies, Kate and John Coleman decide to adopt a child as a hopeful way to bring some joy and normalcy into their lives. Esther, a 9-year-old orphan, captivates the couple, and comes home to live with them, though a strange sequence of events follows Esther's arrival.
Thoughts: This movie is coming out in limited release but I hope they expanded the film. Orphan reminds me a lot of the Good Son with Macaulay Culkin and Elijah Wood. I’m excited to see this one!

Title: The Ugly Truth
Release Date: July 24th
Plot (from IMDB.com): A macho morning TV show correspondent makes a bet with his love-challenged producer: If his tips on how to land and keep a guy don't work, he'll quit the business. But while he coaches her through a fledgling romance, can he avoid falling for her, and vice versa?
Thoughts: The Ugly Truth reminds me soooo much of 2001’s Someone Like You staring Ashley Judd and Hugh Jackman. Let’s see if they throw in a twist to make it different. Chances are slim on that.


Title: Funny People
Release Date: July 31st
Plot (from IMDB.com): Veteran stand-up comic George Simmons is given less than a year to live, and befriends an aspiring comedian, whom he hires as his personal assistant and protégé, as he reconnects with his past.
Thoughts: I’m truly on the fence on this movie. I like Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen is okay but this movie doesn’t say anything to me.


Title: Adam
Release Date: July 31st
Plot (from IMDB.com): Soon after Beth moves into her new apartment, the beautiful, emotionally fragile writer is drawn to her downstairs neighbor, Adam, a handsome young guy who has Asperger's Syndrome, an odd fellow with whom a relationship seems impossible.
Thoughts: Did you ever see this cookie movie called The Boy Who Could Fly? If not, rent it then watch Adam. Just from the previews, it’s almost the same movie.


Title: Aliens in the Attic
Release Date: July 31st
Plot (from IMDB.com): The Pearsons find their family vacation interrupted by an alien invasion. The species, who initially say they come in peace, using mind-control gadgets and other threatening devices. Can the Pearson kids save the family from doom?
Thoughts: Thoughts….I don’t think I have any. The same kids you took to see G-Force will want you to take them to see this movie. Just be prepared to take a nap. Although seeing Doris Roberts flip in the air might be interesting.