2010 Summer Movie Guide

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When it comes to the mix of movies being offered up, not much has changed since we previewed Summer 2010 back in September 2009. The season is still packed with sequels, remakes, comic book adaptations, and 3-D.

Meaning, fans of Action/Adventure movies (11), Comedies (8), and Chick Flicks (8) are in luck, as are parents looking for a way to entertain the kids (10). But the pickings are slim for horror fans (3) and those looking for some summer drama (6) or thrilling intrigue (5). Check 'em all out below.

7		Iron Man 2 Billionaire inventor Tony Stark is back (with an expanded set of Hotties) to face new enemies, Whiplash and Justin Hammer. Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Gwenyth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke	Action/ Adventure	» watch trailer » view photos
		Babies A look at the first year of life for four infants from around the world (Mongolia, Namibia, U.S., Japan). Talk about the anti-Iron Man. [Future] Stars?: Bayar, Hattie, Mari, Ponijao	Kids/ Family	» watch trailer » view photos
		Mother & Child The intersecting tale of three women, whose lives have all been changed by adoption. Does the popcorn come with Kleenex? Stars: Naomi Watts, Samuel L. Jackson, Kerry Washington, Annette Bening	Drama	» watch trailer » view photos

14		Robin Hood Ridley Scott takes his Gladiator back (or is it ahead?) to 13th-century England, where the infamous archer leads an uprising against the crown. Stars: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, William Hurt	Action/ Adventure	» watch trailer » view photos
		Letters to Juliet Surprisingly not a Mamma Mia! sequel, despite a meddling young Sophie and a letter that helps reunite aging lovers. Stars: Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Egan	Romance/ Chick Flicks	» watch trailer » view photos
		Just Wright Two hip-hop icons take on basketball and romantic comedy, with cameo assists from several NBA superstars. Stars: Common, Queen Latifah, Dwyane Wade, Dwight Howard, Rashard Lewis	Romance/ Chick Flicks	» watch trailer » view photos

21		Shrek Forever After What if Shrek and Fiona never met? Thanks to Rumpelstiltskin and the promise of 3-D ticket sales, we're about to find out. Stars: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas	Kids/ Family	» watch trailer » view photos
		MacGruber Yes, they really did create a movie from a decade's-old interstitial skit on Saturday Night Live, as unlikely as that would seem. Stars: Will Forte, Ryan Phillippe, Kristen Wiig	Comedy	» watch trailer » view photos

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Sex and the City 2 Now married to Big, Carrie faces temptation when she unexpectedly runs into Aidan while vacationing with the gals in Abu Dhabi. Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon

Romance/ Chick Flick

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28		Prince of Persia: Sands of Time A prince and princess confront dark forces trying to safeguard an ancient dagger that reverses time and allows its possessor to rule the world. Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley	Action/ Adventure	» watch trailer » view photos
		Survival of the Dead Which stands a better chance: The zombies on the remote Plum Island or this latest George Romero flick, which hits VOD a month before theaters? Stars: Alan Van Sprang, Kenneth Welsh, Kathleen Munroe	Horror	» watch trailer » view photos

4		Killers A suburban couple's life unravels when the husband's international super-spy past comes back to haunt them. Mr. & Mrs. Smith 2.0 without Jolie and Pitt? Stars: Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl, Tom Selleck	Action/ Adventure	» watch trailer » view photos
		Get Him to the Greek A hapless intern has 3 days to get an uncooperative British rock star from London to L.A. in this Forgetting Sarah Marshall spin-off. Stars: Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Rose Byrne	Comedy	» watch trailer » view photos
		Marmaduke The mayhem-prone Great Dane moves from the comics to the big screen (and from Kansas to California) in this live-action–CGI hybrid. Stars: Owen Wilson, Lee Pace, Judy Greer	Kids/ Family	» watch trailer » view photos
		Splice Two scientist use human DNA to create a hybrid creature and ... well, when does anything like this ever go well in the movies? Stars: Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, Delphine Chaneac	Horror	» watch trailer » view photos
		Ondine An Irish fisherman finds a mysterious woman in his nets and comes to believe he's caught a mermaid in this modern fairytale. Stars: Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda, Alison Barry	Drama	» watch trailer » view photos

11		The A-Team The former commando outfit is back and still fighting — a sort of modern-day Robin Hood team, for those who missed the '80s TV series. Stars: Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Sharlto Copley	Action/ Adventure	» watch trailer » view photos
		The Karate Kid Also back from the '80s, but this time the bullied kid has landed in China, where he meets his mentor/ maintenance man (aka secret kung fu master). Stars: Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Taraji Henson	Kids/ Family	» watch trailer » view photos

18		Toy Story 3 Andy's off to college and Buzz, Woody, and the rest of his toy collection must escape from a daycare of toy-destroying kids, rather than the solitary Sid. Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, John Ratzenberger, Joan Cusack	Kids/ Family	» watch trailer » view photos
		Jonah Hex The comic book antihero and Confederate bounty hunter with the scarred face tries to stop a villain set on creating an army of the undead to liberate the South. Stars: Josh Brolin, Megan Fox, John Malkovich	Action/ Adventure	» watch trailer » view photos
		I Am Love This cinematic look at how passion, liberation, and loss play out for a wealthy textile family in Milan has been a darling of film festivals. Stars: Tilda Swinton, Flavio Parenti, Edoardo Gabbriellini	Drama	» watch trailer » view photos
		Cyrus A downtrodden divorcee meets the woman of this dreams only to become locked in a battle of wits with her possessive, and old-enough-to-know-better, son. Stars: John C. Reilly, Marisa Tomei, Jonah Hill	Comedy	» watch trailer » view photos

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Knight and Day Given the number of writer and title changes and the bull rampage that suspended filming, we're wondering if this movie will be as "unlucky in love" as Diaz's character? Stars: Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard

Action/ Adventure

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Grown Ups Friends and former teammates reunite to honor their late basketball coach — think The Big Chill but with fart jokes and pratfalls. Stars: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade

Comedy

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse The third installment of the vampire romance is sure to draw the fans — and based on the trailer, David Slade's take on Forks might just live up to the hype. Stars: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner

Romance/ Chick Flick

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The Last Airbender Anticipation for M. Night Shyamalan's big-screen version of the popular Nickelodeon TV series has been running high since the trailer debuted during the Super Bowl. Stars: Noah Ringer, Dev Patel, Nicola Peltz

Kids/ Family

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9		Despicable Me Determined to steal the moon, the world's second-greatest villain meets his match in three little orphans. Will a solid year's worth of promotion pay off at the box office, or for the kiddos? Stars: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Jason Segel, Russell Brand	Kids/ Family	» watch trailer » view photos
		Predators When the script for this sequel to Predator was leaked and reviewed it was deemed "awesome" and "worthy of the original." We'll see. Stars: Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga	Action/ Adventure	» watch trailer » view photos
		The Kids Are All Right The teenage children of a lesbian couple seek out their biological father in this drama, not to be confused with the The Who rockumentary. Stars: Julianne Moore, Annette Bening, Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska	Drama	» watch trailer » view photos

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The Sorcerer's Apprentice In this live-action fantasy movie, a master sorcerer and his apprentice try to protect New York City from an evil magician. Stars: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina

Action/ Adventure

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Inception Secrets in Hollywood are scarce — just one of several reasons this Christopher Nolan sci-fi actioner about the "architecture of the mind" is highly anticipated. Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Ellen Page

Thriller/ Mystery

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23		Salt Jolie heats up the Cold War in this tale of a CIA officer accused of spying for the Russians. Adding to the intrigue? That her role was originally designed for Tom Cruise. Stars: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor	Thriller/ Mystery	» watch trailer » view photos
		Ramona and Beezus The beloved first book in the Beverly Cleary series about the spirited third-grader, Ramona Quimby, and her misadventures finally hits the big screen. Stars: Joey King, Selena Gomez, John Corbett	Kids/ Family	» watch trailer » view photos

30		Get Low Loosely based on the story of a 1930's Tennessee hermit who throws his own funeral party while still alive, this movie is getting high critic ratings. Stars: Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray	Drama	» watch trailer » view photos
		Dinner for Schmucks Given the cast, it's no surprise that misadventures follow when a rising executive brings a blundering IRS agent to a monthly gathering hosted by his boss. Stars: Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Bruce Greenwood	Comedy	» watch trailer » view photos
		Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore What does it take for these two species to call off their age-old battle? Apparently a rogue cat spy with a diabolical plan for world domination. And 3-D ticket sales. Stars: Alec Baldwin, Bette Midler, Chris O'Donnell, Michael Duncan	Kids/ Family	» watch trailer » view photos

6		Twelve Based on the Nick McDonell novel, a privileged high school dropout-turned-drug dealer deals with his cousin's brutal murder. Stars: Chace Crawford, Emma Roberts, Kiefer Sutherland, 50 Cent	Drama	» view photos
		The Other Guys A bumbling NYC detective and his partner unwisely decide to step out from behind their desk jobs and into the shoes of the top cops they idolize in this action-comedy. Stars: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson	Comedy	» watch trailer » view photos
		Step Up 3-D Now a trilogy, the dance series takes on a new city — and dimension — in this "high-stakes showdown" among hip hop street dancers. Stars: Sharni Vinson, Adam Sevani	Romance/ Chick Flick	» watch trailer » view photos

13		Eat Pray Love Elizabeth Gilbert's "search for everything across Italy, India, and Indonesia" hits the big screen after taking Oprah and countless book clubs by storm. Stars: Julia Roberts, James Franco, Javier Bardem	Romance/ Chick Flick	» watch trailer » view photos
		Scott Pilgrim vs. the World A slacker/rock-star-wannabe meets the girl of his dreams, only to discover that he must battle her seven evil exes, who all have superpowers. Stars: Michael Cera, Mary Winstead, Jason Schwartzman	Action/ Adventure	» watch trailer » view photos
		The Expendables Writer-director Stallone's action movie is drawing as much attention for its use of physical stunts as for its veritable who's who of '80s and '90s action heroes, which includes Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis. Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Mickey Rourke	Action/ Adventure	» watch trailer » view photos

20		Takers Only one thing stands between a group of bank robbers and their swan song $20-million bounty — a hardened detective determined to crack the case. Stars: Matt Dillon, Hayden Christensen, Idris Elba, Chris Brown, Zoe Saldana	Thriller/ Mystery	» watch trailer » view photos
		Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang The strict and snaggle-toothed nanny returns with five new lessons, this time to help a harried farm mother whose husband is off fighting in WW2. We hope the magic's still there. Stars: Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ralph Fiennes, Ewan McGregor	Kids/ Family	» watch trailer » view photos
		The Switch In the second artificial-insemination comedy of the year (what's up with that?), a woman finds out her best friend substituted his sperm. At least it's no longer called The Baster. Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Jeff Goldblum	Romance/ Chick Flick	» watch trailer » view photos
		Lottery Ticket A young man in the projects must survive a three-day weekend after his greedy neighbors find out he's holding the $370-million ticket. Stars: Lil' Bow Wow, Brandon T. Jackson, Naturi Naughton	Comedy	» watch trailer » view photos
		Piranha 3-D There's blood in the water and Dreyfuss is back, but this time it's prehistoric piranhas keeping people on the beach. Yep, another remake courtesy of the 3-D feeding frenzy. Stars: Elisabeth Shue, Richard Dreyfuss, Jessica Szohr	Horror	» watch trailer » view photos

27		Happythankyoumoreplease Can this indie-ensemble-relationship-comedy about a gang of 20-something-New-Yorkers win over audiences' hearts in greater numbers than critics? Stars: Malin Akerman, Tony Hale, Zoe Kazan	Comedy	» view photos
		Going the Distance In this late entry in the summer rom-com releases, a California-based journalism student and her New York boyfriend try to keep their bi-coastal romance alive. Stars: Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Charlie Day	Romance/ Chick Flick	» view photos
		The Last Exorcism Horror favorite Eli Roth is back with the tale of a less-than-genuine reverend who invites a film crew to document his last fraudulent days. The Exorcist meets Paranormal Activity? Stars: Patrick Fabian, Ashley Bell	Thriller/ Mystery	» view photos