Summer Movie Preview 2008, Part II: June
After kicking off our Summer At The Movies - 2008 Edition last week with Iron Man (2008), we were already looking past what looks to be an exciting May to see if this Summer could continue the fun into next month…and discovered that it was even harder to choose our favorites for June.
June
From the creators of Over The Hedge (2006) and Shrek (2001) comes this film about a lazy Panda who must become a martial arts master. Jack Black voices the panda, and he’s joined on the mic by Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan and Lucy Liu. From the previews, it looks like Dreamworks is going to have another animated hit on their hands when Kung Fu Panda (2008) spin-kicks it’s way into theaters June 6th.
Edward Norton takes on the role of scientist Bruce Banner - who happens to have the biggest attitude problem on the planet, as he turns into everyone’s favorite big green guy (sorry, Jolly Green Giant) when he’s angry. This one’s shaping up to blow away any lasting effects of The Hulk (2003) - not to mention give Marvel (who’s already making money hand-over-fist with Iron Man (2008)) one of their most profitable summers yet. The Incredible Hulk (2008) smashes it’s way into theaters June 13th.
Pixar, having become the summer animated film staple of recent years, is back again with a robot that resembles Johnny from Short Circuit. With previews that make you laugh out loud, and the fact that no words are actually spoken for most of the film, this one already has enough buzz going to guarantee this is going to be THE animated film of the summer. We’ll definitely be in the crowd when WALL-E (2008) hits theaters June 27th.
It looks like Pixar’s got some competition, however. Director Timur Bekmambetov, who gave us the stylish Day Watch (2007) last year, adapts his own film for American audiences this June - and pulls in Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie to star. With it’s mix of action and stunning special effects (including bullets that curve), this one looks like it’s an adrenaline junkie’s dream come true - and 2008’s version of The Matrix (1999). Get ready for a rush when Wanted (2008) explodes into theaters June 27th.
Also in June: You Don’t Mess With The Zohan (2008), The Happening (2008), Get Smart (2008) and The Love Guru (2008).
Leave a Reply