Summer Movie Preview, Part 1


 Summer is here! At least at the movies, where the Summer Movie Season typically kicks off the first weekend in May and runs through August. It's four months of blockbusters, long days, and fun. Today, I'll be looking at five Summer Movies I'm excited to see over the first two months of Summer, May and June. Check back next week as I look at my five for July and August.

May:
* Thunderbolts (May 2): This is the next film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I like the cast here and the potential for this to be a fun little ride. Plus, it's my birthday weekend movie!

* Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (May 23): This is the eighth Mission Impossible film, and it feels like it could be the last one. It's a franchise that's run over the last 30 years. I love these movies and Tom Cruise in them. This is worth checking out.

Other May Releases:
* Shadow Force (May 2)
* Clown in a Cornfield (May 9)
* Fight or Flight (May 9)
* Juliet and Romeo (May 9)
* Final Destination: Bloodlines (May 16)
* Hurry Up Tomorrow (May 16)
* Lilo & Stich (May 23)
* Bring Her Back (May 30)
* Karate Kid: Legends (May 30)

June:
* How to Train Your Dragon (June 13): This is the live-action adaptation of the animated film. I like the trailer and I enjoyed the animated film, so I'm hopeful this will be fun.

* 28 Years Later (June 20): This is the third in the zombie franchise that started with 28 Days Later. I've enjoyed the creativity of the franchise and I'm curious to see where this goes. It also has an amazing trailer.

* F1 Movie (June 27): I have wanted to see this since the trailer first dropped. I love a good racing movie, and this one looks excellent. I love the potential here and I think this could be one of the best films of the summer.

Other June Releases:
* From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (June 6)
* The Phoenician Scheme (June 6)
* The Life of Chuck (June 6)
* The Ritual (June 6)
* Bride Hard (June 20)
* Pixar's Elio (June 20)
* Megan 2.0 (June 27)

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