2008 Summer Movie Preview
Rated by 25 members
Movie-going families have it good in the summertime -- especially this particular summer. For one (very big) thing, Indiana Jones is back after nearly 20 years. But there's more than the fedora-wearing adventurer to keep kids and families entertained this summer. Use our guide as an appetizer for treats yet to come and check back to watch trailers, read reviews and more.
July and August
"Kit Kittredge: An American Girl"
Opens: July 2Rating: G
Why We Can't Wait: It's a movie about a toy, yes. But with a cast that includes Chris O'Donnell, Julia Ormond, Joan Cusack, Stanley Tucci, and Abigail Breslin as Kit, we think this movie will be better than mere child's play.
Official Site: kitkittredge.com/ Watch the Trailer.
Read the Review.
"Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D"
Opens: July 11Rating: PG
Why We Can't Wait: Two words: Three. D. It will be almost like taking a vacation ... to the dangerous lost world at the center of the earth.
Official Site: journey3dmovie.com/ Read the Review.
"The Dark Knight"
Opens: July 18Rating: PG-13
Why We Can't Wait: Because after "Batman Begins," Christian Bale seems like he should don the Batsuit for every movie role. Admittedly, this one looks pretty dark, but teens and their parents will find many a reason to love a smart return to the Caped Crusader's Gotham City escapades.
Official Site: thedarkknight.warnerbros.com
"Space Chimps"
Opens: July 18Rating: PG
Why We Can't Wait: Just look at the picture. Chimpanzees? In astronaut apparel? We're laughing already. Add the comic vocal talents of Cheryl Hines, Andy Samberg and our favorite gravelly-voiced guy, Patrick Warburton (Bee Movie, The Emperor's New Groove, Hoodwinked) and it's all systems go for a good time. Official Site: spacechimpspower.com
"The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2"
Opens: August 8Rating: Not yet rated.
The Story: After a season of superheroes, spies, and that Jones guy, "Sisterhood" will be a nice change-up for mother-daughter movie-going pairs. Plus, it's hard to watch Blake Lively ("Gossip Girl") and not fall in love with her.
Official Site: sisterhoodofthetravelingpants2.warnerbros.com
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Opens: August 15Rating: PG
Why We Can't Wait: If you call yourself a Star Wars fan, this one is going to be required viewing. This animated flick takes a closer look at what really happened during the Clone Wars of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. It also will prepare fans for the soon-to-come animate d television series.
Official Site: spacechimpspower.com
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