The Dictator
Director: Larry Charles
Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, and Ben Kingsley
Release Date: May 16
Sacha Baron Cohen returns to the big screen with another one of his hilariously ignorant characters. In The Dictator, he plays the role of dictator Admiral General Aladeen, who ruled and oppressed his country in every way possible before making a trip to America. But while staying in an illustrious hotel in the States, his beard is shaved off and he suddenly becomes a regular-looking American. His mistaken identity leads to some awkward yet funny moments, like being mistaken for a terrorist on sight seeing helicopters and drop kicking little kids at grocery store.To add insult to injury, the film's satirical main characterwas based off Libya's dictator, Muammar Gaddafi.
Piranha 3DD
Director: John Gulager
Stars: Danielle Panabaker, David Hasselhoff, and Matt Bush
Release Date: June 1 (U.S.)
David Hasselhoff, strippers dressed as lifeguards, and fun in the sun - sounds like all fun and games until someone's thighs are nibbled on. Piranhas are back, and this time they're back in 3DD.This sequel to the original Piranha 3D is action packed with the man vs. nature theme, along with some unpredictable sex scenes. Familiar faces from the previous film make a comeback in this sequel to bring an end to the piranhas for good.
The Amazing Spider-Man
Director: Marc Webb
Stars: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Rhys Ifans
Release Date: July 3
Spider-Man is back with new challenges, new villains, and new struggle. Peter Parker fights the biological attack on the city and large reptilian monsters, while trying to discover the truth about who his parents truly were. Garfield (The Social Network)the newest man in Hollywood to portray Spider-Man, adds comedy to his new spider abilities and displays his acrobatic skills in midair. Action packed and scenes with great graphics that'll have the crowd clapping mid-movie.
Prometheus
Director: Ridley Scott
Stars: Noomi Repace, Logan Marshall-Green, and Michael Fassbender
Release Date: June 8
Prometheus, the exploratory vessel, has navigated through space using a star map, trying to find the origins of humanity. What started out as curiosity quickly turns to danger when contact is made, but Prometheus is not as receptive as the humans are. Now the crew's only mission is to leave the distant land with their lives. Directed by Ridley Scott, the man responsible for classics such asAlien, Gladiator, and American Gangster, Prometheus should be a great watch.
Savages
Director: Oliver Stone
Stars: Aaron Johnson, Taylor Kitsch, and Blake Lively
Release Date: July 6
Savages revolves around the plot of the maiden in distress, waiting to be rescued, but with a twist. The film's intense plot also takes place around the international drug underworld and includeslots of guns and action, for those who aren't already compelled by the romantic plot. Ben (Johnson, Albert Nobbs) and Chon (Kitsch, Battleship) now have to rescue Ophelia (Lively, Hick) from the vicious boss of the Mexican drug cartel played by Salma Hayek.
Ted
Director: Seth MacFarlane
Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, and Seth MacFarlane
Release Date: June 29
Seth MacFarlane ventures from the television to the big screen with his new film Ted. The movie follows a young boy who wished his stuffed bear could talk, and when his wish comes true, the bear turns into his wingman and best friend. The lovable creature, Ted (MacFarlane, Family Guy), uses his cute looks to hook-up with girls, but his ways interfere with John's (Wahlberg, Contraband) four-year relationship with Lori (Kunis, Friends With Benefits). The film focuses on the relationship between John and Ted, and in MacFarlane fashion, hilariously reckless.
The Dark Knight Rises
Director: Christopher Nolan
Stars: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, and Gary Oldman
Release Date: July 20
Batman returns to the big screen after trying to retire from the game and there's a new villain running the savage streets of Gotham. This go-round, the nemesis is the ruthless and tacticalBane, who ismotivated by the chemical juices flowing through his body. Special effects will be bonkers in the third installment of the Batman trilogy with football fields exploding during a kick return by Steelers' wide receiver Hines Ward and other wild explosions. It is now up to Batman to bring sanity back to a city that labels him the enemy.
The Watch
Director: Akiva Schaffer
Stars: Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, and Jonah Hill
Release Date: July 27
This star-studded cast, along with the fact that the screenplay for this movie was written by Seth Rogen, should already have you laughing. A group of four men have taken the liberty of forming a neighborhood watch in their suburban community, but suddenly are responsible for the duty of protecting the Earth from alien invasion. With actors such as these, this will most likely be about an hour and a half of gut-wrenching laughs.
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