Summertime sizzles with hot new releases

New summer films hope to stir enthusiasm of theatergoers

By: Veronica Carrington

Posted: 5/21/08

Though summer can be a relaxing and carefree time, many students are faced with the boredom of returning home with nothing to entice their minds. It can be daunting to lie in the sun, go to the beach and hang out with friends, but the hottest summer releases for 2008 will give a break to the monotony of any lethargic summer daze.

Returning for the fourth installment of the Indiana Jones series comes Indian Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, hitting the big screen on May 22.

Harrison Ford returns to the silver screen once more along with Cate Blanchett, Shia LaBeouf and Ray Winstone for this is action-packed film that is sure to please any Indiana Jones lover.

May 30 brings the four lovely ladies of New York back into the hearts and minds of every woman, and some men, with the release of the long awaited Sex and the City movie. This romantic comedy will follow Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha through their lives after the conclusion of the popular television series.

The film will also follow Carrie to the altar as she sets out on her heart's dream to wed the infamous "Mr. Big."

Sure to be dubbed a chick flick in the future, look for it in a "city" near you.

No summer is complete without a superhero mega-adventure flick and The Incredible Hulk is just that.

On June 13, the silver screen will be painted green as the giant returns to theaters played by Edward Norton (Fight Club, American History X).

Will Smith is due to jump in the superhero game this summer as well with the July 2 release of Hancock. The story unfolds around Smith's character that has fallen out of the good graces of the public and his quest to redeem himself. If the film includes scenes as intense as I am Legend, then it is an automatic thumbs up.

Batman, for the sixth time, is returning with a batty vengeance this summer as well. The Dark Knight, set to be released July 18 will follow the caped crusader once again as he fights the evils of Gotham City and his arch nemesis the Joker.

Being one of Heath Ledger's final roles before his tragic death, this film truly deserves consideration for your summer viewing pleasure.

Here is to hoping your cinematic adventure is a happy one.

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