The kids are counting down the days left of school and the pools are officially opening today. This means one thing – SUMMER IS HERE! Yes, we all love splashing poolside or beach side, but what about those scorching days of summer or rainy days where playing outside just isn’t something you want to do? Load the kids in the car and head over to the movies! Here are this summer’s blockbuster movies, along with the trailers to get you excited!
Also, be sure to check out Regal Cinema’s Summer Movie Express – on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer, movies are only $1! Check their site for more details.
Currently out
X-Men Days of Future Past (PG-13)
This is for those teenage adventure lovers! The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.
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Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (PG)
In this animated movie, Dorothy awakes in a post-tornado Kansas only to be whisked back to Oz to save her beloved friends from the new villain, the Jester.
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Rio 2 (G)
Pop on those cool glasses to check out this animated flick in 3D and follow Blue and Jewel on their next big adventure to the Amazon.
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The Amazing Spiderman (PG-13)
High-flying adventure is guaranteed with this blockbuster. Spidey encounters a new villain, Electro while fawning over his true love, Gwen. The real-life couple Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield are adorable.
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Opening May 30
Maleficent (PG)
A darker spin on a classic Sleeping Beauty Disney tale brings Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent to life on the big screen. Plus Elle Fanning looks to be a spot-on Aurora.
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Opening June 13
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG)
It’s been five years since we fell for this sweet duo. In this animated feature, they come across an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider.
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Opening June 27
Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG-13)
Get your tickets now for one of the biggest movies of the summer! The always on-the-edge-of-your-seat excitement that comes with the Transformers previous movies are back and bigger than ever. There is more than meets the eye.
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Opening July 4
Earth to Echo (PG)
This children’s sci-fi flick looks really captivating. A group of kids help out an alien that has crash landed on earth.
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Opening July 18
Planes: Fire & Rescue
These high-flying friends are back in this animated movie to help battle the elements as an aerial firefighting team.
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Opening August 1
Guardians of the Galaxy (Not Rated yet)
Another Marvel instant classic for sure – set in space, an American pilot finds himself the object of a manhunt after stealing an orb coveted by the villainous Ronan.
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Opening August 8
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Not Rated yet)
An updated spin on our beloved TMNT characters brings evil Shredder to New York City to wreak havoc. The turtles work with reporter April O’Neil to save the city and destroy Shredder.
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**Thanks to IMDB for some of the movie synopsis.
Smarties – what blockbusters are you looking forward to checking out this summer?
