A Preview of the Biggest Movies of Summer 2007

It's almost June so for movie lovers this is the best time of the year. That is if you like the big budget, big star, big hype blockbuster popcorn movies like I do. I have always been a fan of the summer movie blockbusters. To me this is what going to the movies is all about. I guess I am just a pop culture sucker. I know that the more money a movie costs to make does not always equal a good movie. I do think that most of the time when the best actors, directors, and special effects people in the business are on board, you have a great chance of having a good time at the cinema. This is the whole point of going to a movie, at least it is for me.

With the ease of being able to watch movies at home I will rarely make the trip to the cinema. It has to be something really special for me to make the trip. Most folks now have home theatres with surround sound and big screen televisions so you can have the theatre experience without leaving the comfort of home. There is still nothing like the experience of going out to the movies. The smell of the popcorn and the buzz in the crowd is impossible to duplicate at home. This is especially true when the movie is a must see blockbuster and the place is packed. Also, most theatres now have stadium seating and plenty of leg room to try to compete with the convenience and comfort of staying at home. Unfortunately for most folks the ticket and food prices make it hard to take a family to see a flick.

Summer movies however still bring out the big crowds and I am not ashamed to say I am still one movie lover who will pay my hard earned money to go. So in case your like me and can't afford to see all the movies I have compiled a list of some of the biggest movies of this summer. There have been some movies already released and reviewed by many, including this author. I will stick to the movies that have yet to be released as of today 05/28. You decide which ones you just can't wait to see at home. Enjoy and don't forget to save us some popcorn, extra butter please.

Ocean's Thirteen

Release Date: June 8^th

Rating: PG-13

Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Al Pacino, Don Cheadle, Ellen Barkin

Description: This is the 3^rd movie in the Danny Ocean saga. Danny is back with all the gang. This time they are out for revenge. A ruthless casino owner played by Al Pacino has double-crossed one of Danny's original gang. So this time they will have to pull off their most riskiest and ambitious casino heist to defend one of their own.

Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Release Date: June 15^th

Rating: Not Yet Rated

Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon, Doug Jones

Description: An interstellar intergalactic herald called the Silver Surfer comes to Earth to prepare the planet to be destroyed by his employer. He is another intergalactic entity called Galactus. The Fantastic Four need to find out who these beings are and stop them from destroying the Earth. If that is not enough, they are faced with the return of their enemy from the first movie, Dr. Doom.

Live Free or Die Hard

Release Date: June 27^th

Rating: Not Yet Rated

Starring: Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Yancey Arias, Timothy Olyphant, Maggie Q, Jeffrey Wright

Description: Bruce Willis returns as one of his most famous characters, old school detective John McLane. This is the 4^th and long awaited installment in the Die Hard series. This time a young hacker is threatening to take down the United States by demolishing the country's infrastructure of technology. What this terrorist did not count on was long time accidental hero John McLane becoming the fly in the ointment once again. Rumor has it that there may be some explosions in this movie. We shall have to wait and see.

Transformers

Release Date: July 4

Rating: Not Yet Rated

Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Bernie Mac, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson, Jon Voight

Description: This movie is a live action film based on popular line of toys from the 80's, the Transformers. The Earth is caught in the middle of a war between 2 intergalactic races of robots. The Autobots are the good guys and the Decepticons are the bad guys. These robots have the ability to change into a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and planes. The robots are from planet Cybertron and have came to Earth looking for a new source of energy which is running low on their planet. The Earth is rich in resources to replenish their fuel supply so the 2 races are fighting for control over who gets these resources. As usual the nosy humans just have to get involved, being the pesky creatures we are.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Release Date: July 13^th

Rating: Not Yet Rated

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grant, Michael Gambon, Ralph Fiennes, Gary Oldman

Description: I will have to admit that I have not seen any of the previous Harry Potter movies. My daughters are big fans of this series. They have read all the books and seen every movie. From what I can gather from reading online, this is Harry's 5^th year at Hogwarts School. He is 15 years old, is becoming rebellious and falling in love. Sounds like a typical teenager to me. Harry is also feeling nervous because he received news from the magic world that evil Lord Voldermont has been revived. I do not know who that is but I am sure Harry has good reason to be worried.

These are not all of the big movies from this summer of course but these are the ones that should be the biggest grossing of the summer. I hope you enjoyed this preview. Look for reviews of each movie from me after I have seen them. Have fun at the movies and we shall see you at the concession stand.