2009 Summer Movie Preview: June

June continues the summer box office juggernaut with taut dramas, comedies, and one giant sequel.

NOTE: All dates subject to change. Be sure to check each film’s ratings and content at Kids-in-Mind.

June 3

Unmistaken Child - Nati Baratz writer and directs this documentary about Tenzin Zope’s search for the reincarnation of his master…as a little boy.

June 5

24 City (a.k.a. Er shi si cheng ji) - Joan Chen stars with Jianbin Chen and Liping Lu in this factory drama (New York).

Away We Go - Director Sam Mendes leads this pregnant couple comedy with veteran comedians John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph embarking on cross-country social visits. Jeff Daniels, Catherine O’Hara and Maggie Gyllenhall (New York, Los Angeles).

Downloading Nancy - Maria Bello and Jason Patric star in this drama-thriller about an indecent cyberspace proposal. Rufus Sewell and Amy Brenneman also star (limited release).

The Hangover - This Las Vegas comedy features three groomsmen (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis) taking the groom out for one last party where nothing goes according to plan. Look for co-stars Mike Epps, Heather Graham, Jeffrey Tambor, and Mike Tyson in a small role as himself

Land of the Lost - Will Ferrell stars in this update of the 1970s sci-fi television series as Park Ranger Rick Marshall who goes back to the time of dinosaurs with his assistant and a survivalist.

My Life in Ruins - Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and Richard Dreyfuss star in this comedy set in Greece.

Seraphine - This biography film of French painter Séraphine de Senlis stars Yolando Moreau and is directed by Martin Provost (limited release).

Tennessee - Brothers played by Adam Rothenberg and Ethan Peck travel to find their father in this drama which also stars singer Mariah Carey (limited release).

Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love - Music documentary about the life journey of this famous singer from Senegal. Directed and written by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi (New York).

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  • 1 - Jim S

    May 28, 2009 at 8:07 am

    Awesome. This guide is so convenient and informative. Keep doing this! Gets me excited for June when before I didn't have as much interest as I do now.

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