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- - - In a two-part series, tMF will preview the 2008 Summer Movie Season! Part One will explore the May and June releases, and later this weekend, Part Two will finish up with July and August. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
MAY 1 (Thursday)
Iron Man marks the start of the summer movie season. Casting Robert Downey Jr. was a curious move – until the trailer was released. If that is any indicator, the summer will be off to a great start. Why it could suck: - - - MAY 2 (Friday)
Fans of Grey’s Anatomy should take note: Patrick Dempsey has been doing romantic comedy for years. He knows the territory well enough to make a successful rom-com. Why it could suck:
Any time you see “Written and Directed by David Mamet” you are almost obligated to at least check it out to see what he has created this time. Why it could suck:
A kids' action movie? The premise sounds entertaining and a little dry British wit never hurt anyone. Why it could suck: - - - MAY 9 (Friday)
Fans of the TV show will rush out in droves to see how the Wachowski Brothers inventive directorial style handles the source material. Why it could suck:
Because you are a masochist who despises happiness. Why it could suck: - - - MAY 16 (Friday)
Having outrun the Lord of the Rings movies, this is the first movie in the series that has a chance to stand on its own without drawing the comparisons. And if we are lucky, Chris Parnell and Andy Samburg will also give us a sequel to Lazy Sunday as well. Why it could suck: - - - MAY 22 (Thursday)
It’s the first Indiana Jones movie in almost two decades. Steven Spielberg is directing, Harrison Ford is back, and it’s the first Indiana Jones movie in almost two decades. Why it could suck:
The same reason you rubberneck at auto accidents – morbid curiosity. Why it could suck: - - - MAY 30 (Friday)
If you are a fan of the HBO series (read: a woman), you care because this is the first trip back to these characters since the show ended four years ago. If you are NOT a fan (read: their husbands) you should drive your car into a tree so you have a reason to stay in the garage all weekend. Why it could suck:
The premise is just simple and creepy enough to be effective. The trailer was a good start and anyone not interested in seeing Sex and the City now has something to hang their hat on for the weekend. Why it could suck:
A funny enough premise that has the potential to be the sleeper comedy of the season. The Apatow crew has even publicly praised this movie. That’s gotta be a good sign, right? Why it could suck: - - -
JUNE 6 (Friday)
A pretty stellar voiceover cast and a panda bear that does Kung Fu. What more do you want? Why it could suck:
It was written by Adam Sandler, Robert Smigel (Triumph the Insult Comic Dog) and Judd Apatow. Why it could suck: - - - JUNE 13 (Friday)
M. Night Shyamalan has made some decent movies and with this being rumored as his first trip into R-rated territory, it may give him some room to shine. Why it could suck:
Because they are treating this like Ang Lee’s Hulk never happened. Why it could suck: - - - JUNE 20 (Friday)
Steve Carrell, Alan Arkin, Anne Hathaway, and The Rock. Carrell should be able to nail the role of Maxwell Smart. Why it could suck:
Mike Myers stars in his first original live action character since Austin Powers. Why it could suck: - - - JUNE 27 (Friday)
Cute movie robots + Pixar magic = surefire hit. Why it could suck:
It is loosely based on the comic book series of the same name and the trailer looks like a trippy, over-the-top, balls out action movie. Why it could suck: - - - Check out Part Two of tMF Summer Movie Preview [ here ]! x Set as favorite Bookmark Email This Hits: 426 Comments (4)
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written by Elle, May 02, 2008
Great previews, Jeremy! I'm tickled that the new Shyamalan movie is opening on Friday 13th!! Wonder if that was deliberate? Other than that, the Indiana Jones movie and Get Smart look cool!
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written by kellagood, May 03, 2008
Great preview, Jeremy. [please don't let Indy suck...please don't let Indy suck...]
Great list!
written by jedmed, May 03, 2008
Indie lovers have been raving about Son of Rambow, so I'm definitely going to see this, at all cost! I also want to see if Norton should be worried about the artistic merit of Hulk, as it seems he's commenting on the final version of the latest Hulk movie.
Great article as usual Jeremy!
... written by yiddidea, May 03, 2008
Wow Jeremy, this is awesome! I am bookmarking this and Part 2 so I can make my summer movie viewing schedule.
I cannot wait for Son of Rambow as every time I se the preview I cannot stop laughing. Indy is of course at the top of my list as is Iron Man. Write comment
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