Summer usually officially arrives for me with the summer movie season. There are at least three major films that I have been looking forward to, the first of which released today. Ironman 2 has arrived and I can't wait to see it. I'm trying to convince Donna it would make an appropriate Mother's Day outing Sunday evening but she doesn't seem convinced. I loved the first Ironman. Robert Downey, Jr. is one of my favorite actors of late (loved him in Sherlock Holmes) and he is perfect for the role of Tony Stark!
Next up is Robin Hood. The latest reinvention of this legend of folklore is brought to the screen by the dynamic duo of Russell Crow and Sir Ridley Scott. Their first outing together (Gladiator) is one of the best movies ever made! Throw in Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian and how can you go wrong? The beloved story of rights made wrong by the merry-making, arrow-shooting Robin of the hood should get a nice dose of masculinity and grit by Mr. Scott, hopefully making it a bit more manly than the Disney or Costner versions.
Last, but certainly not least, Toy Story 3 releases in June! The first two installments from Disney/Pixar were as good as it gets: Great story telling, incredible animation and all around fun! I never tire of Woody, Buzz and the gang. There is a nostalgia attached to these films that is irresistible for any boy who grew up with a toy box in his room and I can't wait to get lost in the story these toys provide this time around!
In addition to these releases, I'm also looking forward to Shrek Forever After, The Prince of Persia, Marmaduke, The Karate Kid, Knight and Day, Despicable Me and others. How about you? What summer movies are you looking forward to?
