summer movies!

The last few summers have been dreadful to me movie wise. There are always a few films I want to see but in the last few years, I’ve wanted to skip most of the summer blockbusters. But this year is different. This is the first summer in quite a few years where I want to see some of the summer projected biggest hits. I have probably been to the theater more this summer (twice) than I have been the past two summers.




First I saw The Avengers, because honestly who didn’t. I have to admit I was always more of a DC comic book kid than Marvel. I enjoyed the movie! I didn’t think it was as great as everyone made it out to be. There was great action and great story telling. I did have a problem with the character of Hawkeye, kind of useless. And I loved Scarlet Johansson running around in skimpy clothes but I also found her character kind of stupid. Example when all the heroes are fighting the aliens and Iron Man, Thor and the Hulk are having difficulty these two are using a bow and arrow and bullets and kicking major butt. I know it’s a comic book movie, but I felt Scarlet was just in there for T&A. And I enjoy T&A as much as the next guy. Overall it was a good movie, I enjoyed it. There were some parts I really enjoyed. Great to see all these characters come together.



I just saw Abe Lincoln Vampire Hunter. Going in I was expecting cheese and I got it. I wasn’t expecting a great thoughtful soul searching movie. I was expecting what I got and I enjoyed it. In a time where it seems all they do is remake movies and produce money spilling sequels, this was something very original. I should point out, I have not read the book and probably won’t. It was a unique take on twisting history and historical figures and doing something original with them. I enjoyed the film and I recommend it. But go in with the right mindset, it is going to be ridiculous but enjoyable.



Some other summer films I will probably see:



The Dark Knight Rises- what can I say. I need to see this film. The two previous batman films have been amazing and I can’t wait to see what Nolan and others have in store for their final film in this story.



Savages- Drug cartels, murder, hot women and Oliver Stone. Great combination!



The Watch- dislike Ben Stiller, can’t stand Jonah Hill and getting sick of Vince Vaughn, yet I think this could be funny as hell. I can’t believe it but I am down to see this.



The Expendables 2- I enjoyed the first one, great action flick. I am looking forwards to the second one. I think going into these movies you should not be expecting a great “story” but just sit back, relax and enjoy some kick-ass action!



Lawless- Look at the cast! Great actors in what looks to be a good mob type movie. Also looks like some good action



Gangster Squad- again actors I am not particularly fans of, but this looks like a very interesting movie.



Dredd- I don’t know why, but I want to see it.



Taken 2- Liam Neeson kicking ass again in Europe. First one was such a surprise, my fear is this is a sequel just to make a sequel and make money. Hope it is good!







And I technically know it is not a summer movie but the new 007 movie Skyfall also looks amazing!



Oy Vey! After reading this list, I doubt I will make it to the theater for all of these! Most I will enjoy thanks to red box. But I do want to see all of the movies listed above. For the first time in a few years, it looks like it will be a great summer movie wise!