Summer Movies To Look For
Written by: Moongewl
Looking for a movie this summer? Trying to wade through the endless summer releases to find a decent movie? At the small cost of my sanity, I've taken a look at some movies that are out now or coming out soon, and found a few that look interesting, or unique, or simply catering to a specific group of people.
So, if you find yourself wanting to go see a movie, but you can't think of anything you particularly want to see, consider one of these odd picks, which are either out now or coming out in June.
28 Weeks Later
FOR: People who liked 28 Days Later and horror movie connoisseurs.
Set six months after the original movie, 28 Weeks Later seems to have exceeded expectations...well, for a sequel that's done without the original director, and is likely a setup for a third movie. It's probably worth your money, as long as you don't pay full price.
Day Night Day Night
FOR: Those who like to deconstruct characters after they see a movie.
This is the sort of movie where the less you know about the plot, the better. It follows a young woman who has just come to New York City, and gradually you discover why she's there. Unfortunately, this movie is extremely limited release, and hard to find.
Paprika
FOR: Fans of adult anime.
No, it's not a story about cooking. A machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, and therapist Paprika must fix the problems caused by this situation. Like most anime, it's aesthetically pleasing, and it's directed by Satoshi Kon, which is a plus. There are two important things to keep in mind about this movie--first, it's in Japanese with subtitles, and second, it's rated R for a good reason.
If you have trouble finding this movie, it seems to be coming to mainstream theaters like Regal later this summer. Keep looking for it.)
(that lovely time where movies are plentiful)
Rise: Blood Hunter
FOR: Lovers of Lucy Liu or vampires.
What do you do when you wake up in the morgue as a vampire? You go out to spill blood and show off your sexy undead body, that's what.
This is a traditional vampire movie, with a few cast-related perks: Lucy Liu and Carla Gugino(plus other exquisite-looking ladies), and a cameo by Marilyn Manson, the gothiest goth of them all.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
FOR: FF fans, Jessica Alba fans, and fans of comic book movies in general.
Yeah, we know the first one wasn't great, but maybe this one will be better. Keep it in mind, and wait for the reviews to decide.
Fido
FOR: Moviegoers who like offbeat humor and parodies of the zombie formula.
It's about a boy and his dog, only instead of a dog it's a zombie. Set in the 1950s, this movie appears something of a cross between Shaun of the Dead and Lassie. It looks like it could be a winner.
Black Sheep
(not the Farley/Spade movie from the '90s)
FOR: When you find out what it is, you'll want to see it.
"An experiment in genetic engineering turns harmless sheep into blood-thirsty killers that terrorize a sprawling New Zealand farm." More in-depth descriptions make it sound somewhat unappealing, but it's a zombie sheep movie. I can't fail to mention it.
Ratatouille
FOR: People who like good animated movies.
Pixar just doesn't make bad movies. (Well, I didn't like Cars, but it wasn't that bad.) They put effort into their movies, so that the end result isn't painful to sit through. Another sign, if that's not enough to make you want to see this movie: Brad Bird, who directed The Incredibles, did this movie too. Trust Pixar's track record and go see this movie.
Death at a Funeral
FOR: Lovers of British humor who don't mind laughing at death.
A dysfunctional British family gathers at a funeral, and the whole family acts like the raving lunatics they are. Sounds overused and formulaic, right? Well, it is a bit of a traditional British farce, but the trailer has me sold.
Incidentally, the director is Frank Oz--yes, the man behind Fozzie, Yoda, and many others--who has also directed The Stepford Wives and a handful of other movies over the years.
So there you have it: movies that made a random stranger look twice. But hey, my opinion's at least a little more trustworthy than some gray-haired old man who complains about every single movie he's ever seen, right?
Right? Guys?
Anyway, keep an eye out for these possible gems. They won't all be great, but one of these has to be pretty good.
Moongewl will probably make someone go see Black Sheep with her.
Pudding is likely to be that someone.
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