After Transformers 2, I had low expectations for Transformers 3. It seemed like they were heading down the same road as The Matrix (great first movie, ok sequel, terrible 3rd) but it didn't. Transformers 3 was freakin awesome! Very rich story line, lots of emotion ranging from fun to very dark and sad, and the hot chick was a halfway decent actress this time! If you skipped part 3 because of part 2, catch it on DVD!
A movie that really caught me off guard recently was Source Code. The previews made it look like a time travelling love story but it was far more. The movie centers around Jake Gyllenhall's character who is an army pilot who wakes up 2 months after a helicopter crash to find himself knee deep in a secret military program that can actually look into the past in an attempt to find the cause of train bombing and stop future attacks. A good bit of sci fi, lots of action, great acting, and a touch of a love story make this a must watch!
On the humourous side of things, stoner comedies are the way to go this summer. On DVD, Paul (written and starring the guys from Shaun of the Dead) follows 2 British geeks on trek after Comic-Con to visit UFO hotspots who meet an alien named Paul and end up trying to help him escape the people who have been holding him captive for years. Still in theaters, 30 Minutes or Less is another instant comedy classic. 2 spoiled losers sponging off their parents decide to use a bomb vest to force a pizza delivery boy to rob a bank for them. Not a very deep story line here, think Superbad meets Crank. Lots of funny, lots of action!
There have been plenty of other good flicks this summer but those are the ones that really stick out to me.
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