Return of the Blog! - Summer Movie Thoughts (JUNE)

Hello everyone, sorry it's been so long since I've updated this thing. But now that summer is well underway, I thought I would get back to blogging and share some thoughts on some of the big summer movies coming out this year. Since we are already halfway through June, let's take a look at the big titles coming out the rest of this month:

JUNE 18

CYRUS
Starring: John C. Reilly, Marisa Tomei, and Jonah Hill
Directed by: Jay & Mark Duplass
Synopsis: A divorced guy John (Reilly) sparks with Molly (Tomei) and takes the initial steps toward a new romance; however, he soon finds himself engaged in a war for Molly's attention with her over-protective son (Hill) [IMDB.com]
Trailer:

Hermit Says: Looks like a decent indie comedy. Probably not the next 'Juno' or 'Little Miss Sunshine', but it will be interesting to see the dynamic / chemistry between its three stars.

TOY STORY 3
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, and more
Directed by: Lee Unkrich
Synopsis: Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their toy-box friends are dumped in a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college. [IMDB.com]
Trailer:

Hermit Says: I'm usually quick to write-off sequels, prequels, and remakes...but this is a HUGE exception. I couldn't be more excited to see this!

JONAH HEX
Starring: Josh Brolin, Megan Fox, and John Malkovich
Directed by: Jimmy Hayward
Synopsis: In the Wild West, a scarred bounty hunter tracks a voodoo practitioner bent on liberating the South by raising an army of the undead. [IMDB.com]
Trailer:

Hermit says: Doesn't look too appealing to me. Seems kind of like 'Hellboy' meets 'Wild Wild West'...and that's NOT a good thing! However, there's one reason I would actually consider going to see this film...[see below]

JUNE 25

GROWN UPS
Starring: Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, David Spade, Kevin James, and Rob Schneider
Directed by: Dennis Dugan
Synopsis: Thirty years after their high school graduation, five good friends reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend. [IMDB.com]
Trailer:

Hermit says: Pretty much an SNL cast reunion + Kevin James (It's like they replaced Chris Farley with a new, fat, funny white guy). Initially I thought this would be a poor excuse at reviving the careers of a couple irrelevant actors (*cough* David Spade *cough* Rob Schneider), but it turns out this actually looks like a fun and promising comedy and I will definitely be checking it out.

KNIGHT AND DAY
Starring: Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz
Directed by: James Mangold
Synopsis: A fugitive couple (Cruise and Diaz) set of on a glamorous and sometimes deadly adventure where nothing and no one - even themselves - are what they seem. Amid shifting alliances and unexpected betrayals, they race across the globe, with their survival ultimately hinging on the battle of truth vs. trust. [IMDB.com]
Trailer:

Hermit Says: While both actors seem very well suited for the characters they are playing, there doesn't seem to anything particularly interesting or original about this film. I'm likely going to skip it.

JUNE 30

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner

Directed by: David Slade

Synopsis: As a string of mysterious killings grips Seattle, Bella, whose high school graduation is fast approaching, is forced to choose between her love for vampire Edward and her friendship with werewolf Jacob. [IMDB.com]

Trailer:

Hermit Says: Though this Twilight film seems much darker and more action-oriented, I still have absolutely no interest in anything Twilight. SORRY!

SOUND OFF!

What movies have you guys seen this summer so far? What movies are you most looking forward to? Feel free to share your thoughts!