Summer Blockbusters
Bill Rhein
Issue date: 5/5/09 Section: Arts & Entertainment
May 1
X-Men Origins: Wolverine: Despite cool characters and fight scene, it is surprisingly disappointing.
Battle for Terra: Poor dialogue and animation hold back this great story.
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past: A predictable piece of romantic comedy fluff.
May 8
Star Trek: It has potential to please fan boys and general cinemagoers.
Next Day Air: This comedy about package delivery and drugs appears forgettable.
May 15
Angels & Demons: Another film version of a Dan Brown novel. Tom Hanks dons a wig in this film that has a very similar structure to "The Da Vinci Code."
May 21
Terminator Salvation: I am scared considering the other "Terminator" films were about assassins going back in time. This one looks like just another action film with Christian Bale.
May 22
Night at the Museum II: Escape from the Smithsonian: It looks like the makers of this one focused on cashing in on the success of the first installment rather than making a good movie.
Dance Flick: This flick is a poorly constructed parody of movies about dancing.
May 29
Up: Its beautiful story and incredible visuals will make this the best movie of the summer.
The Brothers Bloom: One can wait for the DVD of this snappy action comedy.
Drag Me to Hell: After directing three "Spiderman" film, San Raimi returns to horror with this intense flick.
June 5
Land of the Lost: Hopefully Will Ferrell can muster more than a few chuckles in this time travel comedy.
My Life in Ruins: A romantic comedy in Greece that walks the fine line of becoming either charming or cheesy.
The Hangover: A groom missing in Las Vegas is the premise for this comedy that has potential.
June 12
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3: I am scared of this remake starring John Travolta amongst a star studded cast being really bad.
Imagine That: I hope Eddie Murphy can do better in this film about imaginary friends.
June 19
Year One: It will have some gags about cavemen, but I can see this one in the DVD bargain bin in a few months.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine: Despite cool characters and fight scene, it is surprisingly disappointing.
Battle for Terra: Poor dialogue and animation hold back this great story.
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past: A predictable piece of romantic comedy fluff.
May 8
Star Trek: It has potential to please fan boys and general cinemagoers.
Next Day Air: This comedy about package delivery and drugs appears forgettable.
May 15
Angels & Demons: Another film version of a Dan Brown novel. Tom Hanks dons a wig in this film that has a very similar structure to "The Da Vinci Code."
May 21
Terminator Salvation: I am scared considering the other "Terminator" films were about assassins going back in time. This one looks like just another action film with Christian Bale.
May 22
Night at the Museum II: Escape from the Smithsonian: It looks like the makers of this one focused on cashing in on the success of the first installment rather than making a good movie.
Dance Flick: This flick is a poorly constructed parody of movies about dancing.
May 29
Up: Its beautiful story and incredible visuals will make this the best movie of the summer.
The Brothers Bloom: One can wait for the DVD of this snappy action comedy.
Drag Me to Hell: After directing three "Spiderman" film, San Raimi returns to horror with this intense flick.
June 5
Land of the Lost: Hopefully Will Ferrell can muster more than a few chuckles in this time travel comedy.
My Life in Ruins: A romantic comedy in Greece that walks the fine line of becoming either charming or cheesy.
The Hangover: A groom missing in Las Vegas is the premise for this comedy that has potential.
June 12
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3: I am scared of this remake starring John Travolta amongst a star studded cast being really bad.
Imagine That: I hope Eddie Murphy can do better in this film about imaginary friends.
June 19
Year One: It will have some gags about cavemen, but I can see this one in the DVD bargain bin in a few months.
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