We are only a few days into June, yet the summer movie season is already well under way. Despite a pretty jam-packed schedule these days, I have done my best to keep up on all of the blockbusters, unnecessary sequels, and buddy comedies currently in theaters. What follows is a brief review of my most recent adventures at the cinema. Enjoy!
Star Trek Into Darkness: Perhaps the most debated film of the season thus far, the second installment of J.J. Abrams Stark Trek reboot wastes no time introducing the big budget action sequences. it is clear from the first 2 minutes of te movie, that this sequel was designed to be watched in HD. Fans of the original series may take issue with some of the holes poked in the overall Star Trek lore by Abrams' time-line-destroying script, but as someone who has only seen a few episodes of any television show starring the crew of The Enterprise, I enjoyed this movie. Benedict Cumberbatch is a welcome addition to an already solid cast. The story is fast moving and visuals are at times breathtaking. I do wish that some of the supporting cast wasn't reduced to mere cameo roles (more John Cho!) If you liked J.J. Abrams first film, Into the Darkness is definitely worth a viewing.
Iron Man 3: Usually by the time a superhero makes it to their third film, the story feels like it's been told twice before. Luckily for fans of Tony Stark, Iron man 3 is an exception to the rule. Once again Robert Downey Jr. brings the egotistical Stark to life with a whimsical sort of reckless abandonment. Ben Kingsley is along for the ride as a terrifying madman with a hysterical twist. RDJ makes this movie anything but dull and proves that Iron Man is just getting started. In the case of Iron Man 3, the third time is definitely the charm!
Sadly the same can not be said about...
The Hangover Part III: Despite the return of the entire original cast, the final installment of this gross out ensemble comedy is seriously lacking. Compared to its previous installments, the finale is tame. The movie recycles jokes from the first two films and provides the actors very little to work with. If you are a fan of this franchise, I'm sure you will be glad to relive Zach Galifianakis' crazy antics, however the talented cast involved here deserve better material.
Instead of being disappointed by a redundant sequel, seek comfort in the light, slightly predictable humor of...
The Internship: Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson are back in action! Here they play down-on-their-luck salesmen attempting to brighten their futures by competing for a set a of internships at Google. The Internship is exactly what it seems from the commercials, and that's not a bad thing. Vaughn and Wilson are dopey and charismatic. Together they help a pathetic group of outcasts rise to the challenge of Google's rigorous internship process. It is far from Shakespeare and not quite on par with Wedding Crashers, but The Internship is FUN. In an industry that seems to take itself too seriously these days, it was refreshing to see some familiar faces on screen not trying too hard to win my approval. Vaughn and Wilson are a delight to watch, add in a game of Quidditch and a not-so-subtle Hook reference and The Internship makes for a perfect Saturday night film.
So there you have it my two cents on the films currently populating our summer movie screens. Agree or disagree let me know what your favorite films this season have been so far! Next up on this lady's film docket: This is the End!....and *maybe* Man of Steel. What else should I being making a date to see this summer?
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