He keeps telling us and in Genisys, the Terminator is back once more.
Summer cinema is upon us this July as audiences are reunited with two thunder buddies in Ted 2, head back in time to secure victory against the machines in Terminator Genisys and see Paul Rudd transform into an ant-sized superhero in Marvel’s latest release. Below are four of the best releases to get down to the cinema for this next month.
True Story – 24th July
James Franco and Jonah Hill take a break from their comedic performances in a straight-faced drama about the relationship between a fallen journalist (Hill) and a man accused of murdering his own family (Franco), who has attempted to take the former’s identity. ‘Based on actual events’ the developing bond between the two appears to be a desperate man’s last act to unveil the truths of his crime but at the same time there is a suggestion that it is far more sinister, that Franco’s character is manipulating the journalist for his own gains, whatever reason that may be, all of which is revealed as the True Story is uncovered. From what information is readily available, the film has many mysterious qualities and provokes a series of questions, as all good thrillers do. A sign of something promising.
Inside Out – 24th July
Personally speaking, this is easily the most anticipated film release of the month. Made by Pixar, the animation film’s premises centres on five personified emotions that occupy the mind of eleven-year-old Riley, a little girl who is struggling to adapt to new surroundings. The emotions: Joy, Anger, Disgust, Fear and Sadness control Riley’s subconscious and try to steer her around her life’s obstacles. The trailer is a must-see and features an almost unedited scene which captures the sense of fun, humour and imagination that Pixar have once more masterfully developed, all of which feels like a genuine reflection of the film because they have not cherry-picked the film’s best bits.
Southpaw – 24th July
A climatic tale of a successful boxer who battles to repair his life after descending into a state of despair following the death of his wife and the removal of his daughter from his care. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as the main character, Billy Hope. with a support cast that features Rachel Adams, Forest Whitaker, Naomie Harris, 50 Cent and Rita Ora. There isn’t anything particularly novel here but the film looks like an intense and powerful journey of a family man’s determination to reconnect with his estranged daughter.
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation – 30th July
Offering something altogether different, Ethan Hunt and crew return once more in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. This time around the IMF (The Impossible Missions Force, not the International Monetary Fund) are forced to disband even as they face their greatest threat yet, a rogue organisation referred to as the Syndicate. In what could be his last outing as Ethan Hunt, Tom Cruise is supported by returning trio Ving Rhames, Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg with Alec Baldwin joining a cast which is led by Edge of Tomorrow and Jack Reacher director, Christopher McQuarrie, who is once more united with Cruise. Expect grander action scenes, bigger stakes and inconceivable gadgets with the same sprinkling of light humour in what is always a welcome return to America’s own secret agent franchise.
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