No doubt there will be a bunch of movies that will make a gazillion dollars this summer, but which one will you be quoting come Labor Day? Jonathan Stern picks a winner.
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The Simpsons Movie: Has it been 18 years? The Simpsons gets a long-overdue movie. Best-case scenario: The all-star writers from the past decade give it the irreverent shot in the arm it needs. | |
| Rush Hour 3: After a six-year hiatus, Brett Ratner finishes his Rush Hour trilogy – in Paris. Expect more cultural confusion, Michael Jackson references, and Jackie Chan flipping around. |
| Live Free Or Die Hard: So, the Die Hard franchise is taking its name literally. Bruce Willis is back, with Mac man Justin Long and Kevin Smith. We’re afraid we’ll end up laughing at it, not with it. |  |
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| Transformers: If you’re over, say, 30, you couldn’t care less about this. But Michael Bay – master of all things fiery and slow-mo – may have turned a terrible idea into a terrific popcorn flick. |
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Ocean’s Thirteen: It’s back to Vegas for George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and company. Cast additions include Al Pichino, Ellen Barkin, and – if there’s any truth to the rumors – Angelina Jolie. | |
| Knocked Up: An unlikely couple gets pregnant from a one-night stand, then tries to make a go of it. Judd Apatow’s script is full of brilliant, barbed dialogue. We bow down to you, Paul Rudd. |
| Spider-Man 3: We get the Venom suit, a new Goblin, and Sandman in action. Director Sam Raimi is still paying close attention to the comic books – but he isn’t afraid to take a few liberties. |  |
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| The Bourne Ultimatum: Jason Bourne has been kicked around, shot at, and double crossed in the most reliable spy thriller in years. We’re looking forward to the over-the-top stunts and plot twists. |
Stay tuned for Round 2 as the Summer Bake-Off continues!
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KGB
