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Which summer movie do you want to see most?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Summer movies are just around the corner. “Iron Man” opens May 2 and “Speed Racer” follows on May 9.
Here are the summer movies I’m looking forward to seeing most:
1. “The Dark Knight” (July 18). Heath Ledger was a good actor. And in the trailers his Joker looks awesome.
2. “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” (May 22). I am nervous, however, that the action sequences might have too much CG.
3. “Hancock” (July 2). I like Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman. And if Will Smith is in a movie, I’m automatically there.
4. “Kung Fu Panda” (June 6). The trailer makes it look very funny. And the animation looks great.
5. “HB II” (July 11). After “Pan’s Labyrinth,” I became a huge fan of Guillermo del Toro and rediscovered “Hell Boy.”
Which summer movies are you anticipating? “Sex and the City” (May 30)? “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” (May 16)?
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By NoDogInHunt
April 10, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this
Indiana Jones and then WALL-E
By Dave
April 10, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this
No contest, Indiana Jones. I heard Barbara Walters say that according to her contacts and media buzz, this is the most anticipated movie of the 21st century. LONG LIVE INDIANA JONES!
By Dave
April 10, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
No contest, Indiana Jones. I heard Barbara Walters say that according to her contacts and media buzz, this is the most anticipated movie of the 21st century. LONG LIVE INDIANA JONES!
By HeySoose
April 10, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this
If you haven’t seen the trailer for The Dark Knight, look it up because THAT is the movie to see this summer.
By Jeff
April 10, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this
The new Indy movie is NOWHERE on my radar.
The TOP of my list goes to Iron Man. I LOVE my Marvel movies, and this one looks to be their next franchise. The trailer is AWESOME!
Others on my list:
HBII. The first one was pretty cool, I’m looking to see how they pull off a sequel.
Dark Knight. The ending of Batman Begins sets this one up perfectly, and if they continue with the tones and visuals portrayed in Begins, this one should be just as good and possibly better. Plus, it will probably have a small cult following as one of Ledger’s final projects.
Narnia: Prince Caspian looks pretty cool, but I should probably watch Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe first.
The Incredible Hulk, out 6/13, deserves to be redeemed after the last (utterly pitiful) Hulk movie. So it goes on my list, just to see if they can do the character justice!
The Happening (also 6/13). Disaster flick. Enough said in my book (I’m a disaster flick buff), but it also has M. Night Shamalamadingdong on it, making it the first of his movies I would actually be interested in seeing.
I’ll put Wall-E, Hancock, and Tropic Thunder on the list, but wouldn’t be surprised if I see them On Demand rather than In Theater.
I’m even going to put a little known movie on my list: Swing Vote, with Kevin Costner.
By Reiux
April 10, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
Of course we’ll see IJ & KSC, but Ron Perlman rocks as Hellboy! I saw Pans Labyrinth because I saw Hellboy.
By David
April 10, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this
I’m looking forward to most of the movies posted above although I have no idea what Wall-E is. One movie I am looking forward to that has not been mentioned is Get Smart!
By Indifferent
April 10, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
Looking forward to Cloverfield 2 - hahahahahaha!
By SP
April 10, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.
By Laurobin
April 10, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this
Prince Caspian for me. I read all the Chronicles of Narnia to my daughter. I love C.S. Lewis. If you have never read his short book, The Great Divorce, you need to do so. It gave me a whole new concept of Heaven and Hell.
By Fred
April 10, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this
Indiana Jones. Those of us who remember when they first came out with Raiders of the Lost Ark remember what little fanfare came with it.
By Kimi
April 10, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
The previews I saw for The Dark Knight looked excellent, can’t wait to see that one.
By DCD
April 10, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this
Definately Sex and the City!! Can’t wait to see what the girls are doing!
By Ilene
April 10, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
Mama Mia is the movie I’m most waiting for! I hope it’s as good as Hairspray was last summer! Musicals are BACK.
By Ilene
April 10, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this
Mama Mia is the movie I’m most waiting for! I hope it’s as good as Hairspray was last summer! Musicals are BACK.
By Ilene
April 10, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this
Mama Mia is the movie I’m most waiting for! I hope it’s as good as Hairspray was last summer! Musicals are BACK.
By Ilene
April 10, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this
Mama Mia is the movie I’m most waiting for! I hope it’s as good as Hairspray was last summer! Musicals are BACK.
By BlowMeOver
April 10, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this
Jeff, It’s apparent you are spending way to much time in your parents basement. Maybe you should consider, between the Dungeon & Dragon sessions that is, coming out into the daylight.
By Borat Obama
April 10, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this
Ilene, I’d suggest you see the Internet Explorer for Dummies movie this summer. Either that or press the submit button once, hun.
By Jonny
April 10, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
Iilene demonstrates why I don’t like musicals: they lack taste and are repetitive.
As far as summer popcorn fare, I must admit Indy Jones IV is on my list. I too am a little reticent to go see it for fear of great disappointment. But I’ll take my chances with Indy.
By jct
April 10, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
I can’t wait to see Iron Man. I get a little giddy everytime I see the trailer.
I hope the movie is as good as the trailer.
By Ilene
April 10, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
Hey, Jonny — if you’re going to insult me, at least spell my name correctly.
And sorry, musicals rule. If you don’t like them, then you lack good taste and appreciation for art. Ever see any musicals from the ’30s and ’40s?
And Borat, stop insulting Obama with strange names. He has nothing to do with this Blog. You’re a dummy for saying anything — my computer froze! If you notice a multiple entry, just move on.
By Delicious Pestilence
April 10, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
How come Smithee’s pic is a cartoon and the Bob guy’s is a real person? And Hellboy II does look cool.
By Ilene
April 10, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
Musicals — repetitive? Give me a break — how many shoot ‘em up, drive over rooftops, car chases, etc. can one see before they all become repetitive?
By john
April 10, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this
How many people actually know that “Mr Smithee” is a pseudonem for anyone that doesn’t want to be formally connected to a filmwork?
By MT
April 10, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this
I plan to see “Wanted,” “The Dark Knight,” “Hancock,” “Step Brothers,” “Tropic Thunder,” “Chapter 27,” “Crystal Skull,” and “Pineapple Express.”
“Wanted” looks especially cool.
By MT
April 10, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
How many people actually know that “John” is a pseudonym for anyone that hires a prostitute? And to get a “Mr. Smithee” from a hooker usually costs about fifty bucks?
By Solo
April 11, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this
STAR WARS!!