With the unofficial end of the summer movie season being today, I thought I should take a moment to recap and look back at what was the single most promising summer for movies in the history of film. It didn’t quite turn out as well as hoped… ok… not even close.. but there were still some big winners as well as some major losers.
I’ve broken my recap down into 4 categories. The best 10 films of the summer. The worst 10 films of the summer. The movie that surprised the most (thought it would be bad, ended up being good). And finally the movie that disapointed the most (a film that we really were looking forward too and ended up bering terrible.
So here we go… our rundown recap of the movie season that was the summer of 2007.
THE BEST OF SUMMER 2007
1) The Transformers
Not “the best” motion picture of the summer… but the most enjoyable and fun time at the theaters in the past few months. Saw it 5 times in the theaters, and will see it at least a couple more. Best “summer” movie this year.
2) 3:10 To Yuma
This probably is the best film overall, not only of the summer (it had a sneak peak nation wide yesterday, so I’m including it on this list), but perhaps of the year.
3) Ratatouille
Best animated film of the year by miles… perhaps also the best film overall?
4) Stardust
The most poorly advertised film of the year. This movie is nothing short of amazing
5) The Bourne Ultimatum
They saved the best for last.
6) Waitress
A really charming, touching film… and I don’t even like pie
7) Mr. Brooks
A superior smart film that just wasn’t for everyone.
8) Sicko
When Fox critics give a Michael Moore film a positive review, you know it MUST be good
9) Knocked Up
Apatow and Rogen just know how to do childish humor that resonates perfectly with adults
10) Harry Potter 5
Not a Potter fan… but this film was the best of the bunch so far. For the first time since this franchise started I’m actually looking forward to the next installment.
HONORABLE MENTION GOES TO:
1408
Die Hard 4
Superbad
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THE WORST OF SUMMER 2007
1) Spider-Man 3
I’ve already said enough about this piece of garbage
2) Daddy Day Camp
Who approved this? Shot them.
3) I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry
I’m sorry… were we supposed to laugh? When did Sandler forget how to be funny?
4) Bratz
Oh sweet merciful crap… my eyes… my eyes!!!
5) Pirates 3
Again… already said enough
6) Licensed To Wed
Yeah… remember when Robin Williams was one of the best actors alive and was doing interesting and powerful films? Those were the days.
7) Shrek 3
1 laugh the whole movie that came with about 10 minutes to go.
8) Hostel 2
9) Skin Walkers
When did Werewolves become lame? And when are the police showing up to arrest these people for stealing the whole premise of X-Men 3?
10) Fantastic Four 2
What’s that? You need someone to bravely battle a frigging Ferris Wheel? This is a job for The Fantastic Four!
DISHONORABLE MENTION:
The Invasion
Evan Almighty
The Last Legion
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SURPRISE OF SUMMER 2007 (Thought it would suck and it was good)
Winner: Hairspray
Runner up: Disturbia
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DISAPPOINTMENT OF SUMMER 2007 (Thought it would be good and it sucked)
“Winner”: Spider-Man 3
Runner up: Shrek 3
So there you have it folks. The recap for the summer of films that was 2007. Hop on into the comments area and leave your thoughts. What should have been on one of those lists that I left off? What shouldn’t be on one of those lists? Get on in there and discuss… just please remember that it’s just movies and all film is subjective. Cheers!
