I have been thinking of writing a blog on how crappy the Summer movies have been when I ran across this article in USA Today. I agree with most all of the article.
Summer is supposed to be the time most of the big blockbuster movies come out. This year there were far more duds that movies I'd want to see again. That is how I rate a VERY good movie. If I come out of the theater thinking I'd pay money to see that again in a theater it stands a good chance of making my top ten list.
For me Summer movies start in May. It started with a bang with Fast Five. I think at this point Fast Five is my favorite movie of the year. Thor came next. It was a good super hero movie but not great. Lots of duds and very average movies followed. I liked Crazy, Stupid, Love alot. Horrible Bosses had some funny parts. I thought Bridesmaids was funnier than my wife did. Priest, Xmen, Captain America, Super 8 and Conan were average. Really didn't like Hangover II. It's not meant for old farts like me. I hope Bad Teacher is the worst movie of 2011 for me as I really don't want to sit thru anything worse than that! Can not believe that movie nearly grossed $100 Million! Zookeeper and Kung Fu Panda II were also pretty bad even for kiddy movies.
Sadly September looks to be even worse. Here is a list of movies set to be released in September 2011 and Billy Ball with Brad Pitt is the only movie I have any interest in seeing. Even October isn't looking gangbuster at this point. Ugh.
Anyone agree? Disagree? Feel free to post your comments below!
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