As the summer months approach, the list of movie releases continues to expand. Each summer comes with new blockbusters, hilarious comedies and the ever-so-popular action flick. Here are some of this summer’s hottest new movies that you should not miss.
“The Great Gatsby” Release date: May 10 Featuring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan Many have scanned through the pages of “The Great Gatsby” throughout their high school years, but now, F.Scott Fitzgerald’s revolutionary classic is hitting the big screen. Leonardo DiCaprio plays the famed character, Jay Gatsby, a pretentious millionaire who lives an extravagant lifestyle entertaining the masses with his parties and crazy antics. However, when Nick Carraway, an aspiring writer played by Tobey Maguire, travels to New York to pursue his dream, he is interrupted by the intriguing lifestyle of Jay Gatsby. His path is reshaped as he is drawn to the fascinating world of parties, diamonds and booze. This new adaption guarantees an interesting look at the struggles associated with opulence and glamour.
“The Hangover: Part III” Release date: May 24 Featuring: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifanakis and Ed Helms The boys are at it again, but this time, the famed trilogy is coming to a close. When the notorious “wolf pack” is together, it is inevitable that outrageous antics and insanity will soon follow. While there is no confirmation of whether Justin Bartha will make a return, we presume that this film will undoubtedly make you laugh and sneer at the complete and utter mayhem.
“Monsters University” Release date: June 21 Featuring: Billy Crystal and John Goodman It has been 12 years since the fuzzy and friendly monsters, Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan, were introduced to the world. Now, audiences will see where the magic began as this unlikely pair takes on their biggest challenge yet—college. As a prequel to “Monsters, Inc.,” this film shows how two very different monsters can overcome their differences to become the world’s most beloved pair.
“The Heat” Release date: June 28 Featuring: Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy Two of the most hilarious women in Hollywood are teaming up to make one of this summer’s hottest action movies. Uptight FBI agent Sarah Asburn (Bullock) and Boston’s most tenacious cop Shannon Mullins (McCarthy) are the definition of an of odd pairing. However, when they are forced to work together to arrest a cruel drug lord, these seemingly incompatible women become the best of friends.
“The Wolverine” Release date: July 26 Featuring: Hugh Jackman Branching out from “X-Men” series, Hugh Jackman’s new film “The Wolverine,” based off of the Japanese comic book, is full of adventure and heart-pounding suspense. Logan, played by Jackman, arrives in Japan to confront an individual from his past. The battle tests Logan and forever changes his future. This authentic action flick has brought the comic book pages to life and thus, has made one of the most highly anticipated films of the year.
