Babble Summer Film Guide 2008 |
This summer, three film trends are apparent: cute animated creatures traveling into space; broody, conflicted superheroes; and a glut of sequels and remakes. We have high hopes for a few of these, but no one knows what your kid likes better than you. Here are some CliffsNotes to help you out.
— Gwynne Watkins |
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RATING: Not yet rated. Probably PG-13.
STARRING: Will Smith, Jason Bateman, Charlize Theron
IN 10 WORDS: Down-and-out superhero tries to get his image back.
TAKE THE KIDS IF: They like their action heroes with a megadose of irony.
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RATING: Not yet rated. Probably PG.
STARRING: Abigail Breslin, Joan Cusack, Chris O'Donnell
IN 10 WORDS: Cute girl has adventures living in Depression-era boarding house.
TAKE THE KIDS IF: They're obsessed with those ridiculously expensive dolls.
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RATING: PG
STARRING: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson
IN 10 WORDS: Wacky scientist takes nephew to center of Earth, finds dinosaurs.
TAKE THE KIDS IF: They look adorable in 3D glasses.
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RATING: PG-13
STARRING: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal
IN 10 WORDS: Batman Begins sequel finds neurotic Batman taking on psychotic villains.
TAKE THE KIDS IF: You're prepared for nightmares about the Joker.
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RATING: Not yet rated. Probably PG.
STARRING: Andy Samberg, Cheryl Hines, Patrick Warburton
IN 10 WORDS: Animated monkeys are blasted into space, many sophomoric gags ensue.
TAKE THE KIDS IF: They find anything involving monkeys hysterical.
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RATING: Not yet rated. Probably PG.
STARRING: Keke Palmer, Ice Cube
IN 10 WORDS: True story: eleven-year-old girl joins male football team.
TAKE THE KIDS IF: They need some good ol' follow-your-dreams inspiration.
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