With the release of “Iron Man 2” on May 7, it will officially kick open the door for this Summer’s blockbuster films. The next four months will be jam-packed with enough action and adventure films to make life outside of celluloid boring and delusional. Listed below are the top five must see movies of the Summer:
Must-See Movies:
1. “Iron Man 2”
Release Date: May 7.
Following the 2008 box-office hit, Robert Downey Jr. is back as billionaire Tony Stark, who must cope with a world that knows of his alter ego, Iron Man, and the American government as they press Stark for information on his technology to further advance their military. Stark must also confront two new villains Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Whiplash (Mickey Rourke.) The film returns director Jon Favreau as well as Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle, Stan Lee, writer of the “Iron Man” comic-book series, will also have a cameo.
2. “The Expendables”
Release Date: August 13.
This movie will either be brilliant or an awful, run of the mill action film, however, I feel optimistic. Sylvester Stallone, who wrote, directed and stars in the movie actually broke his neck during one of the fight scenes. “The Expendables” is about a group of mercenaries who are sent to South America to overthrow a dictator only to find out upon arrival that they are deceived and there is a traitor among their group. The film stars many of Hollywood’s former and current action stars including Jason Statham, Jet Li, Bruce Willis and a special appearance by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film will also be the last screen appearance by Brittany Murphy.
3. “Inception”
Release Date: July 16.
Director Christopher Nolan takes a break from the “Batman” franchise to direct this thriller. Dom Dobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) has the ability to enter the minds of wealthy tycoons and sell their secrets and strategies to bidders. While inside the mind of a major CEO, however, Dobb finds himself trapped as the mind grants a person more power than in reality. Dobb and his teammates need to find a way for him to escape as the CEO attempts to figure out Dobb’s methods for his own use. The film also stars Ellen Page, Michael Caine, Marion Cotillard and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
4. “Robin Hood”
Release Date: May 14.
While watching the previews, the newest version of “Robin Hood” looked like a medieval re-make of “Gladiator.” While Ridley Scott is directing and Russell Crowe is starring, this film is nothing like the latter. The story focuses on Robin Hood as he uses his military tactics to liberate his home village from the tyrannical rule of the Sheriff of Nottingham (Matthew Macfadyen.) The original contect of Robin Hood characters past will still be present, so there is expected to plenty of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.
5. “Toy Story 3”
Release Date: June 18.
Andy is now grown up and no longer has any use for his toys. So as he goes off to college, Woody, Buzz, Mr. Potato Head and the whole crew and donated to Sunnyside Daycare, seen as a retirement resort for the toys. It is soon, discovered, however, that Andy realizes he is missing his toys and the gang must work together to return back to their owner. Along with the reuniting of Tim Allen and Tom Hanks, Michael Keaton joins the cast as the smooth talking Ken doll who falls for a Barbie doll in the movie.
For more information on the upcoming films, including trailers and a calendar for all movies being released this Summer, visit imdb.com.
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