Whether it's family night, girls' night, or date night, this summer's movie releases are sure to please!
Epic - Rated PG (Open Now)
Animated Comedy Adventure. A teenage girl is magically miniaturized and then transported deep into a forest world where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil rages on. She bands with an elite group of warriors and some comical characters to fight to save their world ... and her own. Based on the book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs. Read our review.
Before Midnight - Rated R (Open Now)
Romance, Drama. Fans of Before Sunrise and Before Sunset have been eagerly awaiting the final on-screen pairing of Jess (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delby). Jesse and Celine are now in their early 40s and the parents of two girls. Critics are saying this is the most realistic (and sometimes uncomfortable) look at romance and relationships yet.
The Hangover Part III - Rated R (Open Now)
Comedy. In the final film of the Hangover trilogy, there is no wedding and no bachelor party, just a simple road trip with the Wolfpack. What could possibly go wrong?
After Earth - Rated PG-13 (May 31)
Sci-Fi, Action/Adventure. A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith) and his father Cypher (Will Smith) stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help, facing uncharted terrain, evolved animal species that now rule the planet, and an unstoppable alien creature that escaped during the crash. Father and son must learn to work together and trust one another if they want any chance of returning home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZIt20emgLY
The Kings of Summer - Rated R (May 31)
Comedy. Three high school students in the ultimate act of independence decide to build a house in the woods and live off the land in this coming-of-age story. Nominated for the Best Dramatic Film at the Sundance Film Festival.
Now You See Me - Rated PG-13 (May 31)
Crime Thriller. The world's greatest illusionists pull off a series of daring bank heists during their performances and shower the stolen profits on their audiences while staying one step ahead of an elite FBI squad in a game of cat-and-mouse. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mélanie Laurent, Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, and Michael Caine.
The Internship - Rated PG-13 (June 7)
Comedy. Billy (Vince Vaughn) and Nick (Owen Wilson) are salesmen whose careers have been demolished by the digital world. Trying to prove their relevance, they talk their way into coveted internships at Google, but now they must compete with a group of the nation’s most elite, tech-savvy geniuses for a shot at employment.
Tiger Eyes - Rated PG-13 (June 7)
Drama. Davey is a 17-year-old girl abruptly relocated by her grieving mother to the strange "atom bomb" town of Los Alamos, New Mexico. With the sudden and violent death of her father, the displaced Davey no longer knows who to be or how to fit in. But when she meets Wolf, a mysterious young Native American, she feels he is able to see past her pain and into her true self. The connection they make brings Davey back from the edge and sets her on a journey from heartbreak and confusion to life and love after tragedy. Based on the bestseller by Judy Blume.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdqMpHvlA7s
Man of Steel - Rated PG-13 (June 14)
Action/Adventure. No need to be cryptic ... this is Superman. A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.
Monsters University - Rated G (June 21)
Animated Comedy. Pixar's first ever prequel shows Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal) and James "Sulley" Sullivan (voiced by John Goodman) as college freshman. Turns out they couldn't stand each other when they first met. Find out how they overcame their differences to become best buds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODePHkWSg-U
World War Z - Rated PG-13 (June 21)
Sci Fi Horror. Yes, it's a zombie movie but it stars still-hunky Brad Pitt as United Nations employee Gerry Lane traversing the globe in a race against time to stop a pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself.
The Heat - Rated R (June 28)
Comedy. Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence — and hyper-arrogance. Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy), one of Boston P.D.'s "finest," is foul-mouthed, has a very short fuse, and uses her gut instinct and street smarts to catch the most elusive criminals. Neither has ever had a partner, or a friend for that matter. When these two wildly incompatible law officers join forces to bring down a ruthless drug lord, they become the last thing anyone expected: buddies.
The Lone Ranger - Not Yet Rated (July 3)
Action/Adventure, Comedy. Native American warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice as The Lone Ranger (Armie Hammer). Follow the two unlikely heroes as they learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption.
Despicable Me 2 - Rated PG (July 3)
Animated Comedy. Don't miss the return of Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), the girls, the hilarious minions ... and a host of new and outrageously funny minions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwXbtZXjbVE
The Way, Way Back - Rated PG-13 (July 12)
Comedy, Drama. A funny, poignant coming-of-age story of 14-year-old Duncan's (Liam James) summer vacation with his mother, Pam (Toni Collette), her overbearing boyfriend, Trent (Steve Carell), and his daughter, Steph (Zoe Levin). Having a rough time fitting in, the introverted Duncan finds an unexpected friend in gregarious Owen (Sam Rockwell), manager of the Water Wizz water park. Through his funny, secret friendship with Owen, Duncan slowly finds his place in the world.
Pacific Rim - Rated PG-13 (July 12)
Sci-Fi, Action/Adventure. Giant robots fight off an alien attack. Your teen son will LOVE it!
Girl Most Likely - Rated PG-13 (July 19)
Comedy. Imogene (Kristen Wiig) is a failed New York playwright who, after a mental breakdown, is forced to make the humiliating move back home to New Jersey with her eccentric mother (Annette Bening) and younger brother. There's a strange man sleeping in her old bedroom and an even stranger man sleeping in her mother's bed.
Turbo - Rated (July 19)
Animated Comedy. Turbo (voiced by Ryan Reynolds) is a snail who dreams of being the greatest racer in the world. As luck would have it, he gets that chance after a freak accident when he suddenly finds himself vested with the power of incredible speed. Turbo refuses to let his limitations get in the way and embarks on an extraordinary journey to achieve the impossible: racing against the best that IndyCar has to offer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-L5bzwdpVI
The Wolverine - Not Yet Rated (July 26)
Action/Adventure. In this film we find Logan (Hugh Jackman), the eternal warrior and outsider, in Japan. There, Samurai steel will clash with claw as Logan confronts a mysterious figure from his past in an epic battle that will leave him forever changed. Based on the comic book series.
The Smurfs 2 - Not Yet Rated (July 31)
Comedy. The evil wizard Gargamel (Hank Azaria) creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world's greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy and Vanity to rescue her!
Disney's Planes - Not yet rated (August 9)
Animated Comedy Adventure. From above the world of “Cars” comes “Disney’s Planes,” an action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure featuring Dusty (voice of Dane Cook), a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty’s not exactly built for racing — and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator who helps Dusty qualify to take the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty’s courage is put to the ultimate test as he aims to reach heights he never dreamed possible, giving a spellbound world the inspiration to soar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHwLM8AYl_g
Kick-Ass 2 - Rated R (August 16)
Action, Comedy. The world's first superhero team of Hit Girl (Chloe Grace Moretz) and Kick-Ass (Aaron Johnson) is starting to make a real difference on the streets. But then the world's first super villain assembles an evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girls pay for what they did to his dad.
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones - Not Yet Rated (August 23)
Fantasy, Action/Adventure. Clara Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, discovers she is the descendant in a line of Shadowhunters, a secret cadres of half-angel warriors locked in an ancient battle to protect our world from demons. A must for those who are missing the Harry Potter or Twilight series.
One Direction: This Is Us - Not Rated (August 30)
Musical, Documentary. One Direction fans will rejoice at the release of this concert movie.
