The summer movie season of 2014 had a “soft” opening with
the packed month of April, and now stomps into a higher gear with the monster-month
of May. Here are the notable films to look forward to.
It all swings away with…
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 – The fifth Spider-Man film in the
last 12 years is a direct sequel to the 2012 version, which has nothing to do
with the first three Spidey films (everybody got that?). Andrew Garfield
returns as the web-slinger, and he is joined by Sally Field, Emma Stone, Jamie
Foxx, Dane DeHaan, Chris Cooper, and Paul Giamatti. Marc Webb returns to
direct.
NEIGHBORS – Seth Rogen and Zac Efron star in this comedy
which is not a remake of the 1981 Aykroyd/Belushi vehicle.
CHEF – Jon Favreau (IRON MAN) directs and stars in this
comedy about a chef who refuses to compromise his artistic integrity for a
controlling owner. Stars Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo, Dustin Hoffman, Oliver
Platt…and a few surprise cameos.
GOD’S POCKET – One of the final films of the late great
Phillip Seymour Hoffman is the first directorial effort by John Slattery (TV’s
MAD MEN). Co-stars Christina Hendricks, Eddie Marsan, Richard Jenkins, and John
Turturro.
GODZILLA – The decades-old monster gets another shot at the
big screen. Stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson (KICK-ASS), Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan
Cranston, Ken Watanabe, and David Strathairn. Directed by Gareth Edwards; the
man behind the critically acclaimed indie-film MONSTERS in 2010.
MILLION DOLLAR ARM – This true-story adaptation by Disney
stars John Hamm (TV’s MAD MEN) as a pro-sports agent who brings the first group
of Eastern Indian baseball players to the States. Co-stars Bill Paxton and Lake
Bell.
THE IMMIGRANT – This 1920’s period-piece heavily wears its
GODFATHER influence on in its sleeves in look and atmosphere. Stars Joaquin
Phoenix, Jeremy Renner, Marion Cotillard, Harry Hamlin, and Paul Sorvino.
X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST – The seventh X-Men film since
2000 combines the cast of the present-day with the cast of the past as seen in
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS (everybody got that?). The supersized roster includes Hugh
Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender,
Ellen Page, Nicholas Hoult, James McAvoy, Anna Paquin, Halle Berry, Shawn
Ashmore, and Peter Dinklage. Bryan Singer (X-MEN, X2) directs.
MALEFICENT – This live-action film explores the untold story
of the villain from Disney’s SLEEPING BEAUTY. Angelina Jolie stars as
Maleficent, and she is joined by Sharlto Copley (DISTRICT 9), and Elle Fanning
(SUPER 8).
A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST – Seth MacFarlane takes a
shot at writing and directing for the big-screen in this Old West parody.
Co-stars Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Giovanni Ribisi, Liam Neeson, Neil
Patrick Harris, and Sarah Silverman.
FILTH – This art-house drama stars James McAvoy as a crooked
cop. Co-stars Jamie Bell, Jim Broadbent, and Eddie Marsan.
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Next month, Episode V dives into June.
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