Monday, July 1, 2013

July 2013 Movie Guide

JULY 5, 2013

Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand
Why You Should See It: Because you loved the first one.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because you’re an adult.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Take a pass.

Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, Helena Bonham Carter, Barry Pepper
Why You Should See It: Because you love the collaboration between Johnny Depp and Gore Verbinski.
Why You Should Avoid It: Depp’s last three movies – Dark Shadows, Rum Diary, and Pirates 4.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Rental at best.

Starring: Steve Carell, Amanda Peet, Sam Rockwell, Liam James
Why You Should See It: Because you need a break from the larger than life action films littering the summer cinemascape.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because you only have an appetite for those tent pole action flicks.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Yes; could be sleeper hit of the summer.

Other theatrical releases:  Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain

JULY 12, 2013 

Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Salma Hayek
Why You Should See It: Salma Hayek.
Why You Should Avoid It: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, and David Spade.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  If you have to ask then you haven’t been paying attention.  This is a no.

Starring: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day
Why You Should See It: Director Guillermo del Toro almost always delivers.
Why You Should Avoid It: The TV spots have begun to erode confidence in this film.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Game time decision.

Other theatrical releases: Lovelace

JULY 19, 2013 
Starring: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ron Livingston
Why You Should See It: Because director James Wan is a master of suspense.
Why You Should Avoid It: Recent entries in the horror genre have been pretty uninspired.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  This has October rental written all over it.

Starring: Kristen Wiig, Darren Criss, Matt Dillon, Annett Bening
Why You Should See It: You love all things Kristen Wiig.
Why You Should Avoid It: You don’t love all things Kristen Wiig.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Girlfriend rules apply.

Starring: Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich
Why You Should See It: Because the first one was surprisingly fun.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because the second one has money grab written all over it..
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Rental all the way.

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges, Marisa Miller, Mary-Louise Parker, Kevin Bacon
Why You Should See It: Because you’re a fan of the comic.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because Ryan Reynolds hasn’t made a good movie in forever.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Take a pass.

Other theatrical releases: Turbo

JULY 26, 2013 
Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Bill Hader, Scott Porter, Rachel Bilson
Why You Should See It: Because Aubrey Plaza rocks on Parks and Recreation so you can’t get enough of her.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because you don’t like edgy comedic coming-of-age nostalgia flicks.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Too close to call.

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Famke Janssen, Will Yun Lee, Brian Tee, Svetlana Khodchenkova
Why You Should See It: Because Hugh Jackman is one of the more talented actors in the business today.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because X-Men Origins: Wolverine was painful to watch.
And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Rental…or not.

Other theatrical releases:  Blue Jasmine, Fruitvale Station

JULY 31, 2013 
Starring: Neil Patrick Harris, Katy Perry, Jayma Mays, Christina Ricci
Why You Should See It: There is no good reason to watch this.
Why You Should Avoid It: Because every ounce of common sense tells you that you should avoid it.

And the Magic 8 Ball Says:  Never.

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