Summer Movies Overview: June

June 5

The Hangover

Verdict: Two things: Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifinakis. SEE THIS MOVIE.

Land of the Lost

Verdict: I'm not very happy about this movie, but that doesn't change the fact that a lot of people will probably go see it. I say Skip it.

My Life in Ruins

Verdict: Mothers and girlfriends will probably drag you too see it, but it doesn't look terrible.

June 12

Imagine That

Verdict: Yea its a kids movie, and it does look better than Meet Dave, but still doesn't look watchable.

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

Verdict: Granted its a remake, but it looks pretty good. See it.

June 19

The Proposal

Verdict: Doesn't look terrible, I wouldn't pay money to see it though.


Year One

Verdict: It's funny that even though he's a caveman Michael Cera has managed to play THE EXACT SAME CHARACTER that he has been in every other movie he's in. This movie looks like trash, skip it at all cost.

June 24/26

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Verdict: It's probably going to be a stinker, but it'll be a stinker with giant fighting robots.

My Sister's Keeper

Verdict: Interesting that a sad movie like this is coming out in the summer, if it came out in December it would make more money. Doesn't look bad though.

Summer Movies Overview: May

May 1st

Battle for Terra

Verdict: Doesn't look bad, see it.

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

Veridct: Skip it, unless you're forced to see it.

X-men Origins: Wolverine

VERDICT: Don't let this trailer fool you, fans of the comics will be highly disappointed in this movie. Skip it.

May 7/8

Star Trek

VERDICT: It doesn't look that bad to me. See it.

Next Day Air

Verdict: This actually looks really good to me, see it.

May 15

Angels & Demons

VERDICT: If its half as good as The Da Vinci Code, it'll at least be watchable. See it.

May 21/22

Terminator Salvation

Verdict: Though I am not happy about this movie, I will still see it.

Dance Flick

VERDICT: Never. Not in a million years.

Night at the Museum 2

Veridct: No thank you

May 29

The Brothers Bloom

Verdict: Doesn't look terrible, But I'd still wait til DVD.

Drag me to Hell

Verdict: See it! Even though I detest PG13 horror films, Sam Raimi can do no wrong in the genre.

UP

VERDICT: SEE IT

4/24 Releases

This is a dull weekend for new releases.

Fighting - More fighting movies made for the teenage audience, throw in just a pinch of philosophy and the kids will be calling it the next Fight Club, like they did for the horrendous Never Back Down (in my home town kids did at least)
VERDICT: SKIP IT

Obsessed - I think basically every year there is an unofficial remake of Fatal Attraction, this year it's called Obsessed. Save yourself the trouble and just rent F.A., I can guarantee it will be a lot better.
VERDICT: SKIP IT

The Soloist - The fact that this movie continues to be pushed back in its release date tells me something, it probably isn't any good. While I wasn't impressed with the trailer when it said it was coming out in November, I REALLY wasn't impressed when I saw the same re-hashed trailer but with April at the end of it. Granted I like Jamie Foxx and RDJ, but this looks like a waste of time.
VERDICT: SKIP IT

I would suggest that if you really want something to do this weekend, I'd go see Crank 2 or rent The Wrestler.

4/21 DVDs

It seems that as the month has gone on, it started strong with DVDs got very weak there in the middle and has picked itself back up here in the last stretch (though I'll warn you next week isn't looking so hot).

Frost/Nixon - A very good movie, phenomenal performances from the cast. If you haven't seen this movie its definitely worth the rental, and if you have seen it buy it to show your friends.
VERDICT: BUY IT

Notorious - I didn't see the film, but frankly I wanted to. I hope to get to see it soon, and if you already know you won't like it then don't bother talking about it.
VERDICT: RENT IT

The Wrestler - Buy This. Its awesome. It was my #3 pick for 2008, and that should hold some ground if you've been following this far.
VERDICT: BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT

4/17 Releases

17 Again - While I made the call several weeks ago that soon Zach Effron would make the leap into action films (and he will with the recently announced Johnny Quest movie), hopefully this will be the last of these types of movies we see him in.
VERDICT: SKIP IT ANYWAY.

CRANK High Voltage - Fans of the first shouldn't be disappointed with this installment, just go into the theater leaving your thoughts of reality at the door.
VERDICT: SEE IT, if you're a fan

State of Play - This is my pick of the week. If you can only see one movie this weekend, let it be this. Russel Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, and Jason Bateman star. Say what you want about Affleck but I like him.
VERDICT: SEE IT!

4/10 Theatrical Releases

We finally have what looks like a winner coming out in theaters, along with two more stinkers we can add to the list of "2009 isn't going so well".

Dragonball Evolution - We all (those of us that watched the show as children) got a little bit excited when we heard about this movie. Then we saw the trailer, and we got very upset. Then the movie leaked on the internet and anyone that wanted to see it saw it. This movie is going to tank hard at the box office, and it deserves it.
VERDICT: SKIP IT

Hannah Montana The Movie : Never.
VERDICT: SKIP IT

Observe and Report - Did Paul Blart look too family oriented for you? Not enough Seth Rogen in it? Fret not! This is the movie you've been looking for. Now we can see the darker side of the mall cop movie, with a humor style that will appeal more to our college sensabilites.
VERDICT: SEE IT

4/7 DVDs

Bedtime Stories - Russell Brand AND Adam Sandler? NO THANK YOU.
VERDICT: SKIP IT

The Day the Earth Stood Still - Not as terrible as I thought it would be, though it still has nothing on the original, and its probably not worth a purchase at this stage at least.
VERDICT: RENT IT

The Tale of Despereaux - Though I have not seen the movie it looks to be the most promising of the releases this week. A B list cast but an animated movie can overcome that.
VERDICT: RENT IT

Yes Man - I like Jim Carrey but this looks awful.
VERDICT: SKIP IT

4/3 Theatrical Releases

Two movies this week, again I ask though: Are they worth your time?

Fast and Furious - Do we SERIOUSLY need another one of these movies? Terrible movie looks terrible. You are a fool if you pay money to see this.
VERDICT: SKIP IT

Adventureland - Though it seems Greg Mottola has a knack for making the same movie again, it appears this one may be a winner. After making Superbad you'd think Mottola would want to make a movie that was about as far away from a Coming-of-age-Teen comedy as he could, but he made another one anyway. Seems like he knows what he's doing though.
VERDICT: SEE IT.