Top Ten Movies to Watch This Summer

Let us agree on a few things. One, almost everyone likes to go a-cinema-ing. Two, everyone likes to get value for their money. Three, Time is money, so if I save you time by helping you go to a cinema already sure of what you want to see and sure that you would not regret it, I would have saved you money too, right? Good. In that vein, I have compiled this awesome ‘most anticipated’ movie list to help you save your time.

1. Iron Man 3: This movie is already showing in the cinemas. It’s the third offering in the Iron Man series; created based on the famous Iron Man character in the Marvel comic book series. Reviews coming in from recent watchers range between ‘amazing’ and ‘absolutely amazing’ and even the most grudging cynics agree that it is ‘really good’, so we’re willing to bet money that you would enjoy this. Unlike the previous Iron Man movies, this movie tests the character behind the suit and shows us what his personality is like when locked under pressure. The villains are trickier, the pictures are larger, and fights are grittier. Check the cinemas near you for viewing times in your city. Release Date: Already out IMDB rating: 7.8/10 Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi/ Rated PG 13

2. Fast and Furious 6: The sixth movie in the Fast and Furious series, this movie almost needs no introduction. Expect high octane heists from the all-star cast of Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson. Release Date: May 24, 2013 IMDB rating: Not yet Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller/Rated PG 13

3. Star Trek Into Darkness: Another release from what is arguably the most popular movie franchise on the planet. Remember Captain Kirk and his crew The Enterprise? Well, they have to return home to stop an unstoppable force that releases weapons into earth, leaving our world in a state of crisis. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left; his crew. Look out for Zachary Quinto, Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana Release Date: May 17, 2013 IMDB rating: 8.9/10 Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi/ Rated PG 13

4. The Wolverine: Hugh are you? Forgive me, I couldn’t help myself. But really, this is what the movie is about. Who is Wolverine? In modern day Japan, Wolverine is out of his depth in an unknown world as he faces his ultimate nemesis in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality, emerging more powerful than we have ever seen him before. Another stellar Marvel Comic production, Hugh Jackman does a great job with character portrayal, as usual. Release Date: July 23, 2013 Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy/ Rated PG 13

5. Man of Steel: Finally! A Superman movie with potential! Coming from the same director of Inception and The Dark Knight Trilogy, Christopher Nolan promises that this movie will be worth your while. Have you seen the trailer? The anticipation is crazy. Henry Cavill, Michael Shannon and Amy Adams might be names unfamiliar to you, but Nolan knows best. Release Date: June 13, 2013 IMDB rating: Not yet Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy/ Rated PG 13

6. Hangover 3: Contrary to the other releases for this movie series, there is no wedding. There is no bachelor party. So with the usual storyline absent, there is the mystery element once again. One thing is constant though: it is going to be hilarious. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Mike Tyson. Enough said. Release Date: May 24 IMDB rating: Not yet Genre: Comedy/ Rated R

7. Despicable Me 2: The adorability factor in this movie is off the chains. The minions are back, the super cute little orphan girls are pawns, and Gru is an even ‘badder’ villain. Most especially, it comes with a very catchy minion song! This would be a kids’ favourite. Release Date: July 3, 2013 Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy/ Rated PG 8. 300: Rise of An Empire: This is Sparta! No, this is 300, second edition. And it promises to be even more intriguing. This time, the warrior general Themistocles is about to wage war with the invading army of Persians led by the mortal-turned-god, Xerxes. Will he win? Lena Headley, Eva Green. Release Date: August 2, 2013 IMDB rating: Not yet Genre: Action, Drama

9. The Smurfs 2: The Smurfs are back! And with an actor you don’t normally see in a PG 13 production, the infamous Neil Patrick Harris. Release Date: July 31, 2013 Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy

10. EPIC: Let me just say one thing- Beyonce is in this movie. Beyonce fans unite! From the producers of Ice Age and Rio, Twentieth Century Fox tells an animation story of a teenage girl who gets transported into a strange forest, where the forces of evil are warring. To save their world (and ours, everybody is always trying to save our world) she has to band with some colourful characters. Release Date: May 24, 2013

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This article was first published on 8th May 2013

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