Summer Movies 2007
What You Said
Avra says:
"'HARRY POTTER 5' is all I have to say. It looks so incredibly amazing. I lose my breath every time I see the trailer."
Cheri says:
"Am I the only one that notices that SHREK [3] glorifies our fast food habit nation? ...the lovely and fit are villains!"
Jenny says:
"My mother is 82 and her mind is failing. That is why it is important for me to see 'Away from Her.'"
Stacy says:
"I absolutely loved Pirates 3. I laughed, cried and almost wet my pants (due to it being 2h 45m long ...)."
Our Editors Weigh In
Tommy Says:
"The third flick in this thinking man's action franchise promises answers, ass-kicking and, of course, a car chase."
Capulet Says:
"I'm so ready for more Judd Apatow fun in 'Knocked Up.' Plus Katherine Heigl's got it going on."
Patricia Says:
"I love Pixar. I love Brad Bird, who directed 'The Incredibles.' I love food. It'll probably make me love rats, too."
Kevin Says:
"Some folks claim they've been waiting 16 years for a 'Simpsons' movie. Me? At least 65, including past lives."
Sick of Summer Blockbusters? Try These Alternatives
Instead of: 'Shrek the Third' (May 18) ...
See: 'Away From Her'
Why? Cartoon (or cartoonish) blockbusters are a dime a dozen, but what's in short supply are smart, nuanced, beautifully acted stories. For drama lovers, the child-free or empty nesters, 'Away From Her' is a gem. (Surely you're not waiting for 'Shrek the 30th'?)
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Instead of: 'Pirates of the Caribbean' (May 25) ...
See: 'Waitress'
Why? Who needs hot pirates when you've got hot pies? Let others travel to the 'World's End'; this totally adorable movie about a diner waitress (Keri Russell) who falls for the town's ob-gyn (Nathan Fillion) has a bigger heart than Davy Jones (AND better breath).
Instead of: 'Knocked Up' (June 1) ...
See: 'Mr. Brooks'
Why? Don't get us wrong: 'Knocked Up' is hilarious, but a raucous R-rated flick about out-of-wedlock pregnancy isn't for everyone. Instead, check out Kevin Costner's R-rated film about a creepy murderer with a split personality. Because everyone can relate to that.
Instead of: 'Ocean's 13' (June 8) ...
See: 'Once'
Why? The Sundance darling is 'Ocean's' apart from Clooney's star-studded, lighthearted heist flick: a small, starless, melancholy Irish movie about feelings and great music. Also notably absent from 'Once': unprovoked screaming courtesy of Al Pacino.
Instead of: 'Fantastic Four' (June 15) ...
See: 'Fido'
Why? Sure, it lacks the astronomical hotness of Jessica Alba, but made for approximately 5 percent of the cost, this horror-comedy about domesticated zombies who turn on their owners has cult classic written all over it. We bet the effects are better, too.
Instead of: 'Evan Almighty' (June 22) ...
See: 'A Mighty Heart'
Why? Well, you MIGHT be in the mood to laugh, in which case 'Heart' won't be your cup of tea. But this drama, in which Angelina Jolie gets serious as Daniel Pearl's widow, could possibly give you a head start on the Oscar watch ... and/or a minor bout of depression.
Instead of: 'Live Free or Die Hard' (June 29) ...
See: 'Sicko'
Why? Fighting terrorists is child's play compared to fighting Uncle Sam. For his doc about the U.S. health care system, Michael Moore's already violated an embargo, tangled with a senator and hired Al Gore's lawyer. Yippie-kay-yay, federal government!
Instead of: 'Transformers' (July 4) ...
See: 'License to Wed'
Why? Optimus Prime isn't the only TV star on the big screen this weekend; we can't wait to see 'Office' heartthrob John Krasinski as Mandy Moore's fiancé in this goofy romantic comedy. Plus, Robin Williams as a mad pastor: Scarier than Megatron? You be the judge.
Instead of: 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' (July 13) ...
See: 'Rescue Dawn'
Why? The next Batman film won't be out for ages, so to get your Christian Bale fix, you'll want to see him as a downed pilot in Vietnam. And as far as action -- Hogwarts may be dangerous, but even the Slytherins would have a hard time surviving a Vietcong prison camp.
Instead of: 'Hairspray' (July 20) ...
See: 'Introducing the Dwights'
Why? Musicals and Travolta in drag aren't everyone's cup of tea, so embrace dysfunction with this indie comedy about a guy torn between two women: his gorgeous girlfriend and his raunchy comedian mother (Brenda Blethyn). Hmm, tough call. Which one cooks better?
Instead of: 'The Simpsons' (July 27) ...
See: 'Joshua'
Why? If you like your boys twisted and your families cracked, you can watch the cartoon -- or see this neat little thriller about a boy whose evil ways are so insidious that he drives the 'rents over the edge without breaking a sweat. No, that's not Bart, it's 'Joshua.'
Instead of: 'The Bourne Ultimatum' (August 3) ...
See: 'Talk to Me'
Why? The 'Bourne' movies are about as close as Hollywood action comes to art, but you could be actioned out by then. With Don Cheadle as an incendiary '70s radio host, and the always-impressive (if unpronounceable) Chiwetel Ejiofor, it's worth tuning in.
Instead of: 'Rush Hour 3' (August 10) ...
See: 'Stardust'
Why? Chris Tucker hasn't acted since 2001's 'Rush Hour 2' and has clearly spent the interim pouring his soul into '3' -- but we're intrigued by this fantasy epic starring Robert De Niro as a pirate(!), Michelle Pfeiffer as a witch(!) and Sienna Miller as a hottie (duh!).
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Top 5 Box Office
| 1. |
Iron Man
$50.5 Million
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| 2. |
Speed Racer (2008)
$20.2 Million
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| 3. |
What Happens in Vegas
$20 Million
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| 4. |
Made of Honor
$7.6 Million
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| 5. |
Baby Mama
$5.8 Million
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