Timeline of movies to check out this summer, broken down by month.
Created by chicagoloopster on May 25, 2011
Last updated: 07/13/11 at 03:02 PM
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Grant Park: Grove 5 Balbo & Columbus. For more information: 312.742.1134
Grant Park: Grove 5 Balbo & Columbus. For more information: 312.742.1134
Starring Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer, and Rashida Jones.
Lake Shore Park near 808 N Lake Shore Dr. –– Dusk. Free
Star Trek's Anton Yelchin stars as a teen who suspects his neighbor (Colin Farrell) is a vampire in this remake of the 1985 original movie. Also stars Doctor Who’s David Tennant.
Starring Jesse Eisenberg as a delivery guy kidnapped and forced to help two criminals (Danny McBride and Nick Swardson) rob a bank… with a bomb strapped to his chest. Also stars Parks and Recreation’s Aziz Ansari.
Based on the bestselling novel, stars Emma Stone as an aspiring writer who befriends two African American maids (Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer) in 1960s Mississippi.
Harold Washington Park 5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd. For more information: 773.256.0903
Scientist James Franco experiments on a chimp named Caesar while trying to find a cure for Alzheimer’s. Human vs. ape war ensues. Also stars Andy Serkis and Slumdog Millionaire’s Freida Pinto.
Body switching comedy starring Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds and Olivia Wilde.
Pretty much exactly what it sounds like. Dircted by Jon Favreau and starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde.
Smurfs take Manhattan after being booted out of their village by an evil wizard. Starring Hank Azaria, Katy Perry and Jonathan Winters.
Starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Julianne Moore. Gosling plays suave wingman to newly single Carell.
Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake star in a movie that seems suspiciously similar to the recent Natalie Portman/Ashton Kusher movie, No Strings Attached.
Starring Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving and Tommy Lee Jones.
Chicago-based organization bringing former gang members to high-crime neighborhoods to try and interrupt violence.
Join Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo, Eeyore and Christopher Robin for a bit of childhood nostalgia. Starring John Cleese, Craig Ferguson and Zooey Deschanel.
Harry, Ron and Hermione return to Hogwarts for the final battle against Lord Voldemort.
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St. For more information: 312.642.4600
Jason Bateman, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s Charlie Day and SNL’s Jason Sudeikis star as three friends who plan to murder their ‘horrible bosses’ to improve their lives. Colin Farrell, Jennifer Aniston and Kevin Spacey star as the three bosses in question.
The Autobots and Decepticons face off again in a race to find a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon that could he
Tom Hanks directs and stars as a middle-aged man who goes back to college after losing his job. Julie Roberts and Bryan Cranston also star.
The Autobots and Decepticons face off again in a race to find a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon that could help both sides win their epic battle. Shia LaBeouf and Tyrese Gibson return, but fans may be sad to see Megan Fox replaced by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as Sam’s new love interest. Other new additions include Patrick Dempsey, Alan Tudyk, John Malkovich and Frances McDormand.
Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy return racecar Lightning McQueen and truck Mater as they race through Europe and Asia while competing in the World Grand Prix. Also stars Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer as British spies Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell.
Ryan Reynolds stars as Hal Jordan, a test pilot turned superhero. The film also stars Blake Lively and Peter Sarsgaard.
Jim Carrey stars as a businessman who’s life completely changes when he inherits six penguins. Also stars Carla Gugino and Angela Lansbury.
Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St. For more information: 312.642.4600
Belmont Harbor, Belmont Avenue and lakefront. Free. Starts at dusk. For more information: 312-742-1134, chicagoparkdistrict.com
Strange incidents and disappearances occur after a train crashes in a small Ohio town during the summer of 1979. Kyle Chandler plays a local Deputy trying to uncover the truth behind the unusual events. Directed by Star Trek and Lost’s J.J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg, Super 8’s likely a must see for sci-fi fans.
Meet archenemies Professor X and Magneto before they were enemies. Set in the early 60s, X-Men: First Class follows Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lensherr (Micahel Fassbender, playing young Magneto) as they start a school for humans with special abilities. Directed by Matthew Vaughn, also starring Jennifer Lawrence.
Coming of age story about 15-year-old Oliver Tate, who has made it a mission to lose his virginity and end his mother’s rekindled relationship with an ex-flame. Directed by The IT Crowd’s Richard Ayoade, Submarine was well received at Sundance. Fans of Ayoade’s TV work and quirky comedies may enjoy this film.
Starring Ewan McGregor, Mélanie Laurent and Christopher Plummer and directed by Mike Mills in his first film since 2005’s Thumbsucker. (drama)
Po’s awesome new life as The Dragon Warrior is threatened by a villain hellbent on destroying kung fu. Starring Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan.
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