THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2012
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Samuel L. Jackson stars as Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. who brings a team of super humans together to form The Avengers in order to save the Earth from Loki and his army.
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Michael Fassbender plays David in the new movie Prometheus, a film about a team of explorers who come across a clue that leads them to the origin of mankind.
Summer's top 10 movies sure to thrill
ROYA IBRAHIMI
ribrahimi@kansan.com
Superheroes,aliens and talking teddy bears are coming to Lawrence. To check out the action,just visit the nearest movie theater,and buy a ticket for one of the top 10 movies to see this summer.
- The Dictator: Sacha Baron Cohen's latest controversial film includes jokes that range from stereotypical to political. Cohen plays the dictator of a fictional Middle Eastern country who "lovingly" oppresses his people and goes to great lengths to protect the country from democracy. "The movie was hilarious, I enjoyed it," said Shamroz Khan, a 2012 graduate from Helmand, Afghanistan. "Some scenes were vulgar, but at a whole I was pretty much happy I saw it." Now playing.
- The Avengers: If you're a fan of comic books or just enjoyed watching heroes like Iron Man, Thor and Captain America save the world from destruction over the last few years, then this action extravaganza is for you. A team of super heroes get together to save Earth from the villainous Loki and struggles to overcome big egos. Now playing.
- Men in Black III: The first two films became blockbusters with
their mix of sci-fi and comedy. A decade after the last film was released, the men in black are back. Agent J, played by Will Smith, must travel back in time to prevent an alien assassinating Agent K, played by Tommy Lee Jones. Now playing.
- Prometheus: This highly anticipated movie has ties to 1979's beloved "Alien," and both were directed by Ridley Scott. It is not just filled with action and sci-fi, it is this summer's thriller as well. The film follows a team of explorers who discover the origins of mankind only to find them in a horrific battle to save their lives and the human race. "Aliens itself was definitely a good movie," said Jejo Mathew, a 2012 graduate from Overland Park. "The fact that Ridley Scott is back on for Prometheus speaks volumes about the potential value this movie is going to have. And come on, a prequel to Aliens? Count me in!" Now playing.
- Snow White and the Huntsman: Snow White might make viewers think back to the Disney cartoon, but there is a twist to this fairy tale. The live action film shows the huntsman's story in greater depth. Fans of the cartoon know the huntsman does not harm Snow White, but the director explores what happens next. Now playing.
- Brave: There is an inner child in all of us who peeks out every so often to enjoy another Disney creation. There is nothing to be ashamed of if you love Disney movies, so keep your eyes peeled for Brave, which is about a princess who is determined to change her fate by whatever means. This adventure will redefine bravery. In theaters June 22.
- Ted: Ever wish that your stuffed animal were alive? Well in this raunchy comedy, a boy wishes for his teddy bear to come alive and has to deal with the consequences as an adult. The man and teddy bear create a strong friendship over the years, but after growing up, the two are left with the dilemma of whether to move on for love or stay true to their friendship. "I'm super excited for Ted," said Aparna Kumar, a 2012 graduate from Lenexa. "Ted is going to be ridiculously hilarious!" In theaters June 29.
- The Amazing Spider-Man: It's only been a few years since the last Spider-Man franchise ended, but this reboot of the iconic superhero returns to Peter Parker's roots. In the action-packed film, Peter explores the many secrets of his parent's disappearance, and his attempts to trace his parents lead to life altering experiences. In theaters July 3.
- The Dark Knight Rises: Ladies and Gents, Batman has returned! This time he has to protect Gotham from a new villain. But in order for him to protect the city, he must deal with being branded as an enemy after the events at the end of "The Dark Knight." The film also features a new take on one of the franchise's most popular characters, Catwoman, played by Anne Hathaway. In theaters July 20.
- Lawless: Looking for a dramatic, crime-packed movie? Look no further! The film is based on a true story about bootleggers during the Great Depression. In the midst of their success, the authorities are after them, not to bring them down, but to get a share of their profit. In theaters August 29.
Edited by Kelsey Cipolla
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Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth star as Snow White and The Huntsman in their new film, where the Huntsman becomes Snow White's protector in a quest to kill the Evil Queen.
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