Summer Movie Releases - 7/24/09

The Ugly Truth

An idealistic TV show producer (Katherine Heigl) is forced to work with a rude sexist on-screen personality (a suspenders-less Gerard Butler) who drops all kinds of insightful nuggets about how men and women really work. Looks like it might be good for awhile until they inevitably fall in love.


In the Loop

The American President and British Prime Minister start an unnecessary war because of a miscommunication. Lots of dramatic Iraq movies have flopped, but this one takes a comedic approach. James Gandolfini shows up as a US general trying to stop the invasion. It’s a tricky thing to make work, but early reviews are very positive.


Orphan

The loss of their unborn baby devastates Vera Farmiga and Peter Sarsgaard. They decide to adopt a baby who turns out to be a devil-child. Good actors and an interesting premise with lots of stuff under the surface – if you like horror movies. I might give it a chance on cable – love Farmiga and Sarsgaard.

G-Force

A bunch of guinea pigs save the world – in 3D! Sam Rockwell, Nicolas Cage, Penelope Cruz, and Tracy Morgan provide voices. No doubt there will be some wire-fu, clichéd musical cues, and lots of flatulence jokes.