Summer’s new movies are full of action and favorite characters
Posted by The Skyliner on April 21st, 2010Rachel Ham
Staff Writer
Summer of 2010’s movies will give students a welcome break from the drudgery of exams and term papers. From superheroes to vampires to toy cowboys, moviegoers will enjoy this summer’s lineup.
Iron Man 2
Summer will just have started when Oscar nominee Robert Downey, Jr. returns to the screen as Tony Stark in Iron Man 2. In the much-anticipated sequel to 2008’s summer blockbuster, the world now knows the identity of Iron Man as the inventor Stark. Even when the government pressures Stark to reveal his suit’s secrets, Stark does not share the technology because he fears it will be used for evil. Along the way, Stark encounters a new enemy, Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke) and a new assistant, Natasha (Scarlett Johansson). Iron Man 2 opens in theaters on May 7.
Robin Hood
Oscar winners Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett team up in director Ridley Scott’s (Gladiator) new drama about the early days of Robin Hood. Crowe stars as the legendary outlaw as he leads his men into battle with the French and later as they try to rescue the town of Nottingham from its corrupt sheriff. While fighting for the town’s freedom, Hood meets and falls in love with Lady Marion (Blanchett). Robin Hood rides into theaters May 14.
Letters to Juliet
Amanda Seyfried stars as Sophie in this light summer comedy about a young woman who travels to Verona, Italy, the home of Romeo and Juliet, and gets caught up in the romance of the famous couple’s story. Sophie comes across a group of volunteers who reply to letters written to Juliet by other women seeking advice about their love lives. Sophie joins the group, and one of her responses inspires a woman (Vanessa Redgrave) to seek out her true love from many years ago. Sophie finds courage to follow her own heart during this experience. Letters to Juliet opens in theaters on May 14.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Following the success of producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s collaboration with Disney Pictures to create the Pirates of the Caribbean series, Bruckheimer and Disney will be transporting viewers to medieval Persia this summer in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Prince Dastan, a young prince who must work with a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) to prevent an evil ruler from gaining control of the sands of time. This movie should be a fun ride and full of great visual effects. Prince of Persia comes to theaters May 28.
Toy Story 3
Buzz, Woody and the rest of the Toy Story gang are headed back to the big screen. In Toy Story 3, the toys are placed in a daycare when their owner Andy heads off to college. The toys encounter adventure and new friends, including toys voiced by Michael Keaton, Timothy Dalton and Ned Beatty. Pixar’s next surefire hit opens in theaters June 18.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
The third installment of the Twilight franchise revolves around the Cullen vampires and Quileute werewolves working together to stop an army of newly formed vampires. Victoria (now played by Bryce Dallas Howard) has returned to seek revenge on Edward Cullen. In the midst of the conflict with the newborn vampires, Edward and Jacob continue to vie for Bella’s heart and force her to make a choice. The Twilight Saga returns to the screen on June 30.
Inception
Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Ellen Page star in director Christopher Nolan’s latest mindbender. The plot centers on a team of business workers who delve into the subconscious to steal people’s secrets. When the plans go wrong, the team must prevent the enemy (Ken Watanabe) from using the secrets for his own good. Nolan has not released much additional information about the plot, but previously released trailers have piqued interest. Inception is sure to be a summer movie that will have viewers searching their heads. Inception opens on July 16.
Tags: Spring 2010, Vol. 110 - Issue 12
Looks like this “Robin Hood” movie would be a great movie to watch just like the movie about King Arthur.~-*