Upcoming Releases — July


We're almost half way through the summer movie season and the blockbusters just keep coming. Here's a look at the blockbusters coming in July.

Wednesday, July 1:
Terminator: Genisys — This is the latest "Terminator" film, the fifth in the franchise. This one feels a bit like a re-boot, with a new Kyle Reese going back to save a new Sarah Connor from the same old Terminator. This has a good cast — including Emilia Clarke and Jason Clarke — and looks like it could be an interesting twist on the familiar narrative.

Magic Mike XXL — This sequel to "Magic Mike" supposedly ditches the story for more dancing. The ladies are already getting excited.

Friday, July 10:
The Minions — I am one of the people that thought The Minions were the best part of the "Despicable Me" movies. Now they get their own feature film, which serves as an origin story.

The Gallows — This is a low-budget horror film aimed at bringing in teens during long, hot summer nights. This time it's a ghost story in a high school.

Self/Less — This is a sci-fi think piece starring Ben Kingsley and Ryan Reynolds as a man who trades in his old body for a new one only to discover the cost of youth.

Friday, July 17:
Train Wreck — This film, produced by Judd Apatow and starring Amy Schumer, looks like it could be a sneaky hit. Plus, it offers a chance to see LeBron James' acting chops.

Ant Man — This Marvel film is actually the last release in Marvel's Avenger's Phase Two film plan. It's got an interesting cast, but it remains to be seen if this can be a compelling franchise on its own.

Mr. Holmes (Limited) — In this new take on the familiar hero, an aging Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen) is losing his memory but still trying to solve crimes.

Friday, July 24:
Pixels — This action comedy looks like it wants to be a type of "Ghostbusters" for a new generation. The film stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Peter Dinkledge, and looks like it has a sort of funny premise.

The Vatican Tapes — Another low-budget horror film, this time centered on demon possession.

Paper Towns — Last summer "The Fault In Our Stars" had a great showing during the summer. This time another of author John Green's YA novels, "Paper Towns," looks to do something similar. The trailer isn't inspiring, but it's possible it could work.

Wednesday, July 29:
Vacation — This isn't a re-make so much as a re-imagining of the classic summer road movie, "National Lampoon's Vacation." This time the action focuses on grown son Rusty (Ed Helms) as he tries to take his family to Wally World.

Friday, July 31:
Mission Impossible: Rouge Nation — This is the fifth installment in the franchise, and star Tom Cruise returns as focal agent Ethan Hunt. This looks to be another action-packed adventure in a series that's seemingly gotten better over time.

Southpaw — This gritty drama from Antoine Fuqua and staring Jake Gyllenhaal seems to have awards' season aspirations. But I feel like the trailer gives a little too much away. Still, this looks like a bit more serious fare in the middle of summer.

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