Summer Madness ’13 | The Fantastic 50

summertime03As the calendar turns to May and the temperatures heat up, so does the heat at the cineplex. This summer, film audiences will have plenty of movies that will make them laugh, cry and blow their minds. We preview the The Fantastic 50 (plus one) in our Summer Movie Preview.

The phrase, “a little something for everybody” is overused but apropos for describing this summer’s slate of films. We’ve divided our preview into six categories that encompass some of the best and most anticipated films for the Summer of ’13.

Last summer was the battle of the Comic Superhero titans when DC’s heavyweight squared off against Marvel’s all-star collective known as The Avengers. This summer another potential battle is brewing when Marvel’s flagship star, Iron Man will match box-office skills against granddaddy of all comic book characters, Superman in The Man of Steel.

Will these two films monopolize this summer like their predecessors did a year ago? Which under-the-radar film will rise up and surprise everyone? Which star will watch their star rise with a solid film or performance? Finally, which movie will NOT live up to the hype and become’s this summer’s Speed Racer, Dark Shadows or one of the all-time summer stinkers, Batman and Robin?

Strap on your seat belt and get ready for another Summer of Movie Madness which you check out The Fantastic 50 (plus one).

CATEGORIES

One More Time | Sequels

High Hopes | Blockbusters

Funny People | Comedies

Not Just for Kids | Animated

Indie Favorites | Independents

Scary Movies | Horror/Action