This Month In Film: June’s New Releases
By Gabrielle Bondi, The Young Folks
Finally the month I’ve been waiting for! June is finally here, and there’s a whole crop of movies that I’m dying to see this month. So without further to do, let’s take a look at all the potential cinematic greatness coming out this month!
Friday, June 1st
Snow White and the Huntsman – Read our review + watch the trailer – This is really the only movie that matters this weekend. Universal has marketed SWATH so heavily that if you haven’t heard about it yet, you do live in a cave. Anyway, I saw it the other day, and it’s visually stunning. Director Rupert Sanders is the true star of this thing, folks! (Wide)
Friday, June 8th
Prometheus – Watch the trailer – This is the biggest movie of the weekend (and possibly month). Finally, director Ridley Scott returns to the science fiction genre with a prequel to his classic Alien. The early buzz says it’s fantastic. After a yearlong wait, I’m SO ready for this movie. (Wide)
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted – Watch the trailer – If you have kids or young siblings, they’re probably shouldn’t seePrometheus, so Madagascar Numero 3 would probably be a good bet for the young’uns. (Wide)
Lola Versus – Watch the trailer – Greta Gerwig plays a recently dumped fiancée, who tries to move on from heartbreak. This is one of the indies that I definitely plan on checking out. I like Gerwig’s charm. Plus, I just got into The Killing, so anything with Joel Kinnaman in it is a must-see. (Limited)
Bel Ami – Watch the trailer – This one is for the Twihards! Robert Pattinson sleeps his way around to advance in society. The movie has been out on VOD, iTunes and Amazon the past month. But if you were hoping to check it out on the big screen, here’s your chance. (Limited)
Safety Not Guaranteed – Watch the trailer – This movie garnered some buzz from a few film festivals earlier this year. I think it looks interesting. Pretty sure the trailer will make it or break it for you though. (Limited)
Friday, June 15th
Rock of Ages – Watch the trailer – This movie looks like so much fun! Some great classics being performed by an all-star cast that includes: Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, Mary J. Blige, Malin Ackerman, Bryan Cranston, Paul GIamatti, Julianne Hough and Diego Boneta? There’s nothing to complain about! (Wide)
Friday, June 22nd
Brave – Watch the trailer – I am such a Pixar nerd. Hence, without a doubt, I’m too excited for Pixar’s first movie with a female protagonist. From the trailers and clips, I absolutely adore Princess Merida and can’t wait to embark on her journey with her. In addition, the animation looks exquisite. (Wide)
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter – Watch the trailer – What if Abraham Lincoln was a vampire hunter? I guess you’ll find out in this movie. There hasn’t been much promo surrounding this movie, surprisingly. So after watching the trailer, it’s safe to say I’m intrigued. (Wide)
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World – Watch the trailer – I like Keira Knightley and Steve Carell. They make an interesting, if unexpected, team. Plus, with it being 2012, an end of the world movie seems a bit fitting. (Wide)
To Rome With Love – Watch the trailer – Last year, Woody Allen came out with the wonderful Midnight in Paris. This year, his latest movie is set in Rome with a cool cast that includes Jesse Eisenberg, Penelope Cruz, Roberto Benigni and Ellen Page. (Limited)
Wednesday, June 27th
Beasts of the Southern Wild – Watch the trailer – This movie has been winning festival awards left and right, since its debut at the Sundance Film Festival. The entire buzz for it has been insanely positive, and it looks to be a possible Oscar contender. I really loved what I saw in the trailer and can’t wait to see for myself what everyone has been raving about!
Friday, June 29th
Magic Mike – Watch the trailer – Ladies (and some gents), are you ready? ARE YOU READY? On a completely shallow level, I definitely am looking forward to seeing this very attractive cast play a bunch of male strippers. And if you didn’t know, it’s loosely based off Channing Tatum’s life. (Wide)
People Like Us – Watch the trailer – I must say that I don’t see many brother-sister movies, so this one looks like a nice surprise. It doesn’t hurt that Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks are actors I both like. (Wide)
Ted – Watch the trailer – Mark Wahlberg plays a grown man who still has an attachment to his teddy bear. But what makes this special? The fact that his teddy bear can speak and move! It looks to be a very funny, if crude, comedy. (Wide)
Take This Waltz – Watch the trailer – This movie is also currently available VOD or iTunes. Starring Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen, it might be easy for this indie to slip your radar. However, I hear it’s great, and the trailer makes it seem like the buzz is true. (Limited)
Also being released this month:
For Greater Glory – 6/1 (Wide)
High School – 6/1 (Limited)
Piranha 3DD – 6/1 (Limited)
That’s My Boy – 6/15 (Wide)
Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection – 6/29 (Wide)
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