Our 2009 Summer Movie Preview was quite large, so we decided to split it up into two posts. The first one previewed the films coming out in May and June, and this part will feature all of the films debuting in July and August.

July

Public Enemies | July 1, 2009

This is the coveted “July 4th” spot, once held by Hancock, Independence Day, and many other big-budget action films. To me, July really kicks off the most intense part of the summer as far as movies are concerned, and Public Enemies is our first course. Johnny Depp couldn’t be any hotter right now starring as 30′s bank robber John Dillinger, alongside the other “couldn’t-be-hotter” cast mate Christian Bale, who plays his FBI pursuer. Early reports have said that this may re-invent the classic crime movie, and some have even compared it to the likes of The Untouchables. This is definitely a must see!

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince | July 15, 2009

It’s about time. After finally finishing the books last summer and catching up on all of the previous films, I am ready to see the next Harry Potter. As anyone knows who has read the books, things start (or have already started) to get very dark and scary for Harry and his pals, which makes the PG rating this film received very peculiar. Next to the last book, Deathly Hallows, this book is the DARKEST one of them all, and I can’t understand why the MPAA gave it a PG rating. I hope that they can retain the intensity from the book in this film, because without it, this will be a huge letdown. Nevertheless, I will see you in line with the rest of the horde’s of HP fans.

500 Days of Summer | July 17, 2009 (limited)

Again, this is a film that many of you will not see because you simply do not know about it. I am here to tell you about 500 Days of Summer so that there will be no excuse come July 17th. This was one of the big success stories to come out of the Sundance Festival this year, as many are already hailing this film as 2009′s Juno. Many comparisons will be made due to its “indie-feel” though it really isn’t an indie film, and it’s quirky story…which “isn’t a love story, it’s a story about love.” The great Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt star as two young twentysomethings, Deschanel, a woman who doesn’t believe true love exists, and Levitt, the boy who falls for her. Like I said about Brothers Bloom, find out where this film is being played and go see it.

Adam | July 29, 2009 (limited)

I first wrote about this film last week and tried to get the word out so you wouldn’t miss this. Here I am again, screaming from the rooftop: please, make time to see this film. If I am wrong and it turns out to be a weak and trite story, I am sorry. But, from what I can discern from the trailer and what I am hearing, you won’t be let down.

Funny People | July 31, 2009

Adam Sandler never ceases to amaze me in how flexible he is in the movies he does. He can be an idiot specializing in physical comedy (Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy), he can turn on the charm and awkwardness and woo the ladies (Spanglish, 50 First Dates, The Wedding Singer), and he can get all emo and sad (Reign Over Me, Punch Drunk Love)…and in Funny People, it looks like he has found the perfect role: he gets to be a comedian who faces tough life situations and has to overcome them with help from his friends. That actually sounds A LOT like all of his movies. If you can believe it there is actual Oscar Buzz going around about this film. Don’t let my sarcastic description keep you away though. This film looks like a really heartfelt and great film for the summer.

August

G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra | August 7, 2009

I am only mentioning this film because I know that there are some younger readers who will not be let down by this piece of garbage film that will TOTALLY make a mockery of a cherished 80′s cartoon and action series. Seriously, when I first heard about this film last year, I legitimately was excited, but after the first teaser debuted, I was done. All I have to say about this film: There’s a WAYANS brother in it, and it’s NOT a Scary Movie 10. To G.I. Joe: I loved you when I was a kid growing up. But I can’t watch you be decimated.

Julie & Julia | August 7, 2009

Amy Adams and Meryl Streep star in this film about two memoirs: Julie Powell’s “Julie & Julia” and Julia Child’s “My Life in France.” Two ladies living in two very different time periods, both chefs, and both at their wits end with life. I didn’t see Doubt, though I want to, so I am not sure about their chemistry (Adams and Streep) but from what I can tell, this looks like a movie my wife will want to see. I am a huge Amy Adams fan and can respect Meryl Streep for what she’s done, but I won’t go see this one…unless my wife asks me to.

District 9 | August 14, 2009

Back a long time ago, if you can remember, there as going to be a Halo movie, and Peter Jackson was involved. That alone should have pumped you up beyond belief, BUT, nevertheless, it never happened and the idea, for the time being, is on lock down. The rumored director of the never-to-happen Halo movie was Neil Blomkamp, who has directed this little sci-fi romp. What really intrigues me here is that it’s the aliens are being tracked and hunted, not the humans. Don’t hear me wrong: there is nothing little about this film. Not a lot of material has come out about it except for a very mysterious trailer, and with Peter Jackson producing, the buzz has quickly reached “greatness” levels.

Inglorious Basterds | August 21, 2009

Closing out the summer is Quentin Tarantino’s crazy WWII epic starring Brad Pitt and a slew of other really cool actors. I will agree with Philip from Atomic Popcorn and say that I am a man who considers Quentin Tarantino to be overrated. Putting aside my minority opinion, this movie looks like it’s going to be awesome-ly violent! I won’t take my wife to see this one, but I will go with my Dad.

I hope you enjoyed this year’s Summer Movie Preview. Be sure to let us know what movies you see this summer and what you thought of them. Who knows, I may even post it as an official Truth On Cinema Review.

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