ReasonForOurHope

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Summer Movie Season 2015

I know that it is only the end of March, but its time to look forward to one of my favorite seasons of the year: Summer movie season.

But after Captain America: The Winter Soldier was released in early April last year, the blockbuster window is much wider.

Here is a list, with a few brief thoughts of my own, including on a scale of 1-5 stars my likelihood of seeing it in theaters (1 being “Not at all” 5 being “Cannot wait!”).

So here is what is on the horizon:

APRIL 3

Furious 7 (**) - This is a franchise I have never gotten into.  But if I have time to catch up with the other 6, I might check this out.


APRIL 10

The Longest Ride (*) - I am disturbed by the Saw-like body count found in the typical Nicholas Sparks movie.

True Story (**) - The trailer looks slightly interesting, but I don't like the principle actors.

Ex Machina (**) - I think I figured out that there is going to be a big twist to this sci-fi thinker.

APRIL 17

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (**) - The first was incredibly low-brow.  And though I love Kevin James, this one looks even more mindless.

APRIL 24

The Age of Adaline (*)  - Even Harrison Ford in this can't help wipe away the sense of "boring."

Little Boy (***) - I found the trailer surprisingly moving.  A story about child-like faith.  I might check it out.

MAY 1

Avengers: Age of Ultron (*****) - I might end up going to a midnight showing of this!

MAY 8

Hot Pursuit (*) - I actually find Sophia Vergara annoying and Reese Witherspoon does not look funny in this.

MAY 15

Mad Max: Fury Road (**) - I have never been fan of this series.  The Road Warrior is super-dark and Beyond Thunderdome is an ugly mess.  I don't see the updated technology as a big improvement.

Pitch Perfect 2 (****) - The sequel will probably not capture the same fun and spirit of the first, but it has built up enough good will for me to give a try.

MAY 22

Tomorrowland (****) - I don't have a strong sense of the story, but Brad Bird has earned my trust.

Spy (***) - Melissa McCarthy comedies are hit or miss for me, but the unrated trailer made me laugh.

MAY 29th

San Andreas (**) - This doesn't appeal to me.

Aloha (***) - I am incredibly suspicious of Cameron Crowe.  His movies are incredibly tedious.  But the cast looks really good so I am curious.

JUNE 5

Insidious: Chapter 3 (*) - I don't like horror movies.

Entourage (*) - Didn't watch the show.

JUNE 12

Jurassic World (*****) - Star Lord riding on a motorcycle leading a pack of trained raptors.  I'm there.

JUNE 19

The Transporter Refueled (*) - Not a fan of the series.

Inside Out (****) - This PIXAR outing looks original and moving


JUNE 26

Ted 2 (****) - I am fairly certain this will be much, much worse than the first.  But the original made laugh more than most movies I've seen in the theater.

Big Game (*) - This movie looks so awful I cannot believe that it isn't a parody.

JULY 1

Terminator: Genysis (**) - All of my instincts are telling me that this will actually be the worst entry in the Terminator Franchise.  But I am curious.

Magic Mike XXL (*) - I don't know what's more disturbing: that this movie about pornographers got a sequel or the long lines of ogling women who are going to see it.

JULY 10

Minions (****) - Hands down, the minions are the best part of the Dispicible Me movies.  This movie is like having a cake made of only frosting.

JULY 17

ANT-MAN (****) - The trailers haven't sold me, but Marvel has been solid.

Trainwreck (**) - I don't care for Amy Schummer, but there is a small possibility it could be good.

JULY 24

Pixels (****) - The trailers weren't as good as I hoped.  But the concept is fun and I love the cast.

Poltergeist (*) - Another pointless remake.

Pan (*) - A pointless prequel

Paper Towns (*) - Looks angsty and pretentious

JULY 31

Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation (****)  - The trailer looked fun and I loved the last one.

Self/Less (*) - I'll wait for Netflix

AUGUST 7

The Fantastic Four (****) - I haven't seen a lot of compelling footage, but it's a comic movie so I'll be there.

AUGUST 14

The Man from UNCLE (**) - It looks fine, but forgettable


Thoughts?


No comments:

Post a Comment