Summer heat continues at the box office with promising films featuring furious frights, turbulent history, relationship challenges, international themes, and a young wizard’s latest big screen installment.
NOTE: All dates subject to change. Be sure to check each film’s ratings and content at Kids-in-Mind.
July 1
The Beaches of Agnes French biographical documentary on director Agnes Varda written, directed by, and starring the subject (New York).
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs The animated film series continues as voice talents Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary return to lend their voices to Manny and Ellie the woolly mammoths, Sid the sloth, and Diego the saber-toothed tiger. Also showing in IMAX and Digital 3D.
Public Enemies Johnny Depp stars as John Dillinger, who is pursued by Melvin Purvis, played by Christian Bale, in director Michael Mann’s 1930s biographical action film.
July 3
The Girl From Monaco French director Anne Fontaine directs this darkly comic thriller starring Fabrice Luchini, Roschdy Zem, and newcomer Louise Bourgoin (limited release).
I Hate Valentine’s Day Nia Vardalos writes and directs this romantic comedy set in Manhattan. Her Big Fat Greek Wedding co-star John Corbett plays a bar owner who moves near a florist, played by Vardalos, who puts her five date limit rule to the test. Rachel Dratch, James Purefoy, and Zoe Kazan co-star (limited release).
Tony Manero A serial killer named Raul imitates the Saturday Night Fever character in this drama set in Santiago, Chile amid the Pinochet rule in the 1970s (New York).
July 10
Blood: The Last Vampire Set in Japan after World War II, this stylistic action horror film follow Saya, a vampire who hunts demons. Based on the characters created by Kenji Kamiyama and Katsuya Terada (limited release).
Bruno Sacha Baron Cohen continues to follow his alphabetical recipe for humor (Ali-G, Borat) as a unique Australian fashion model re-teaming with director Larry Charles.
Humpday Rising filmmaker Lynn Shelton directs this comedy about a daring proposal between two college friends (limited release).
I Love You, Beth Cooper Hayden Panettiere stars as a popular high school girl who takes the valedictorian out for a memorable night after he proclaims his love for her during his graduation speech.
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