Our Guide To Summer At The Movies - 2006 Edition
Join us as we venture forth into theaters each week this summer to bring you (drumroll, please) Summer At The Movies ‘06!
Miami Vice (2006)Release Date: July 28, 2006
Plot: When a couple of undercover agents are gunned down by white supremacists, Crockett (Farrelll) and Tubbs (Foxx) go deep undercover to try and bring down the drug smuggling operation behind the killings. But, when Crockett falls for the boss’ wife Isabella (Li), they start blurring the edges between reality and their false identites. Based on the characters from the 1980’s TV show of the same name.
"...takes the legacy of the 80's TV show - and totally obliterates it."Monster House (2006)Release Date: July 21, 2006
Plot: After an accident puts his neighbor (Buscemi) in the hospital, 13-year old DJ (Musso) and his friend Chowder (Lerner) begin to witness strange things about the now empty house. As the house’s actions get more and more worriesome, and no adults will believe them, they decide they must take things into their own hands to stop the house…before Halloween night delivers trick-or-treaters to it’s doorstep. Animated.
"...fun up until the end - but that end leaves us with a rather sickly, too-sweet aftertaste."Clerks II (2006)Release Date: July 21, 2006
Plot: After a fire guts the convenience store they’ve been working at for 10 years, friends Dante (O’Halloran) and Randall (Anderson) have to go work at Mooby’s, a soulless fast-food chain restaurant – and perpetual slackers/dealers Jay (Mewes) and Silent Bob (Smith) follow along right behind.
"...a wacky and slightly disturbing conclusion to the Jay and Silent Bob film series."Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006)Release Date: July 07, 2006
Plot: After 13 years of being Captain of the Black Pearl, Jack Sparrow (Depp) has forgotten about the deal he made. But Davy Jones, the ruler of the seas, hasn’t – and it’s time collect. Meanwhile, Will Turner (Bloom) and Elizabeth Swan (Knightley) have to postpone their wedding after they are accused of aiding a pirate. To clear them, Will must find Jack Sparrow and bring Jack’s fabled compass back to the East India Trading Company. But Elizabeth isn’t one to sit and wait. Inspired by the Disney Theme Park Ride.
"...one of the most enjoyable films you'll see this summer - despite it's cliffhanger ending."Superman Returns (2006)Release Date: June 28, 2006
Plot: After a five year absence, The Man Of Steel (Routh) returns to Metropolis, only to find out that the world has moved on…and so has Lois Lane (Bosworth). Plus, old nemesis Lex Luthor (Spacey) is up to a whole new set of tricks. Welcome back, Superman!
"...Kevin Spacey's Luthor is worth the price of admission, but the viewer may tune out the rest."Click (2006)Release Date: June 23, 2006
Plot: Michael Newman (Sandler) doesn’t have enough time to balance his job and his family. Looking for a little something to make his life easier, he takes a late-night trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond, where he meets the strange Morty (Walken). Morty presents him with what he wants – a remote control to control his universe. Little does he suspect, that’s quite literal, as he finds he can rewind and fast-forward his life. But, when the remote gets out of hand, will he miss out on what really matters in life?
"...[the viewer] should end up coming out all smiles."