The month of May is traditionally known as the start of the Summer Movie Season. This year, the month is front and back loaded, with the most anticipated films coming in the first week and then at the end. Here are the notable big-screen releases for May of 2023:
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 – James Gunn returns to the Marvel Universe to direct the third GUARDIANS film, which is being sold as the final flight for this crew of galactic misfits. The cast includes returnees Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillian, Pom Klementieff, and the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel. The impressive cast also includes Will Poulter, Elizabeth Debecki, Sylvester Stallone, and Maria Bakalova (BORAT).
LOVE AGAIN – Celine Dion appears in her first film role, playing a fictionalized version of herself in this rom-com which is an English-language remake of the 2016 German film SMS FUR DICH.
BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER – The sequel to the 2018 comedy BOOK CLUB, starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen.
FOOL’S PARADISE – Charlie Day has his directorial debut in this comedy about a publicist stuck with a mute man who won’t leave his side. It stars Day, Ken Jeong, Kate Beckinsale, Adrien Brody, and one of the final screen appearances of the late Ray Liotta.
KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC – This action fantasy is an adaption of the popular Manga Saint Sieya, with the goddess of war reincarnated in the body of a young street orphan.
HYPNOTIC – Famed cult director Robert Rodriguez returns to direct this sci-fi thriller about a detective entangled in a mystery involving his own daughter and a secret government program. Ben Affleck stars.
FAST X – The 10th film in the FAST & THE FURIOUS franchise, serving as the first part of a two-part finale. Vin Diesel returns, and he is joined by Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Jason Momoa, and John Cena.
ABOUT MY FATHER – Robert DeNiro plays a traditional Italian immigrant father keeping a close eye on his son’s upcoming wedding.
THE LITTLE MERMAID – From Walt Disney Pictures, a live-action remake of their classic 1989 animated hit. Rob Marshall, director of MARY POPPINS RETURNS (2018), and the Oscar-winning CHICAGO (2002), takes the helm. Halle Bailey takes on the role of Ariel, and Melissa McCarthy plays the villainous Ursula.
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Next month: Reel Speak previews the massive month of June.
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