Summer Blockbusters 2

The summer movie season is almost upon us once again and The Hunger Games and Wrath of The Titans have given us an early taste of what’s on offer. From superheroes to wimpy kids, as usual, there is something for everyone to enjoy this summer. To whet your appetite for what’s coming Filmjuice highlights some of the most anticipated films to be released this summer.

The summer
movie season is almost upon us once again and The Hunger Games and Wrath of The
Titans have given us an early taste of what’s on offer. From superheroes to
wimpy kids, as usual, there is something for everyone to enjoy this summer. To
whet your appetite for what’s coming Filmjuice highlights some of the most
anticipated films to be released this summer.

G.I Joe: Retaliation
Bruce Willis and Dwayne
Johnson join the cast for this sequel to the 2009 movie. This time the
Joe’s are framed as terrorists and go on the run to clear their name. Enlisting
the help of the original Joe himself (Willis) the disavowed soldiers stop at
nothing to bring Cobra to justice. June 22^nd

The Amazing Spider-Man
Directed by the aptly named Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer). Andrew
Garefield is the new friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man and Emma Stone is love interest Gwen Stacy.
This time Spidey does battle with The Lizard (Rhys Ifans) Swinging into cinemas in 3D, July 4^th

Ice Age: Continental Drift
For the fourth installment in
the series, our lovable heroes Manny, Sid and Diego set adrift on an iceberg
after their continent is destroyed. As they explore the seas, they encounter
creatures, new friends and pirates on the journey to find a new home. July 6^th

The Dark Knight Rises
There are few films that are as
highly anticipated as this series closer for Christopher Nolan’s Gotham trilogy. Set 8 years after the Dark
Knight, Batman faces off against Bane and Catwoman in the series finale. After
it’s predecessor made over $1 Billion at the box, expectations are high for a
fitting curtain call for the caped crusader. July 20^th

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Based on the cult graphic novels,
this tells a very different story about the early days of the 16^th
President of the United States. Produced by Tim Burton and featuring
Dominic Cooper and Alan Tudyk this could be a huge amount
of fun. August 2^nd

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
The third film in the series
sees Greg (Zachary Gordon) get ready
for summer vacation. However his plans don’t quite go as expected. Whilst it
won’t trouble the likes of The Dark Knight Rises, the Wimpy Kid movies are a
fun and well-made addition to a summer filled with big movies. August 3^rd

Step Up 4
The latest movie in the popular franchise
might follow the same plotline as the previous films but it’s the awe-inspiring
dance moves that keep this series going. Presented once again in 3D, Step Up 4
dances into cinemas August 10^th

The Bourne Legacy
Bourne is back, but not as we
know him. Jeremy Remer plays new
character Aaron Cross and the story is set in the established Bourne universe.
Co-starring Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz Bourne Legacy promises to
deliver all the action and gritty style you’d expect from the series. August 17^th

Brave
Disney and Pixar’s latest sees Scottish Princess Merida (Voiced by Kelly Macdonald) accidently unleashes
dark forces in her kingdom. Princess Merida sets out on a quest to right the
wrong she created. Also lending their voices are Billy Connolly, Kevin McKidd
and Robbie Coltrane. August 13^th

Neighbourhood Watch
Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn
reunite for this oddball comedy. A group of suburban Dads stumble upon a plot
to destroy the Earth and set about saving the day. Written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and featuring The IT Crowd’s Richard Ayoade. August 22^nd

Total Recall
Colin Farrell steps into Arnold Schwarzenegger’s shoes for this remake of the 1990 sci-fi
movie. Directed by Underwold’s Len Wiseman the remake follows the
original story and sees Doug Quaid (Farrell) suspect he’s actually a spy.
August 22^nd

The Expendables 2
Stallone once again assembles his rag tag
bunch of angry old men for another adventure. Adding bigger roles for Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger, with 80s action legend Jean Claude Van Damme is the villain. Chuck Norris is also along for the ride. August 17^th