Summer Fun

So it is summer again, which down here in Florida means lots of heat, rain, and bugs. However, it also means time with family while the kids are out of school, vacations, theme parks, swimming, etc. For me, one of the things I look forward to each summer are the big summer blockbuster movie releases. Of course, there are disappointments every year, but there are always a few really good movies that make it worth your time and money. This summer was looking to be one of the most highly anticipated summers in a while, and is being referred to as the summer of the sequel. I believe there are fourteen sequels scheduled for release this summer. A good friend of mine has said that he is disappointed that Hollywood cannot come up with anything original. On the other hand, I am a big fan of sequels if they are are done right. Some of my favorite movies of all time are sequels. Movies such as the Star Wars films, the Indiana Jones trilogy, the Vacation films with Chevy Chase, the Star Trek movies, and most of the Marvel Comics films, just to name a few. Can you really get too much of a good thing?

I have been lucky enough to see most of the big movies thus far this summer, although with the arrival of my new baby girl, that will probably change. Some of them have been somewhat of a letdown from the hype that they have received, but today I saw a film that not only met, but exceeded my expectations. That film was Transformers, with one of my new favorite actors, Shia Labeouf (Pronounced "Shy-uh La-Buff"), who is also slated to star in Indiana Jones 4 next summer. The movie is non-stop action and comedy from beginning to end. I know you have probably seen some other films that were based on a cartoon or toys that ended up not being very good or even completely lame. Forget your past experiences however because Transformers will not disappoint. If you are not completely satisfied after seeing the film, see a theater manager and mention my name for a complete refund. Sure, he will just laugh in your face, but I would love to hear all about it sometime. But as the famous preview voice announcer guy always says, “If you see only one movie this summer, you need to get out more.” Oh, wait a minute that was my line. He would say, “If you see only one movie this summer, see Transformers.”

With the price of movies these days, you really have to choose wisely. I would highly recommend Transformers for a fun summer afternoon, or a nice evening out. It truly is more than meets the eye!