The silver screen has been kind to us so far this summer. Whether it be the action-packed “Captain America: Civil War” or the nostalgia-fueled “Finding Dory,” there has been a great deal of fun to be had in theaters – but the summer’s not over yet.
There are still a handful of stellar summer flicks that haven’t hit the box office just yet. Here’s our top five picks that you won’t want to miss:
5. Ghostbusters
There has been a fair amount of skepticism leading up to the release of this new “Ghostbusters” film, as fans felt that the universally loved classic did not need to be rebooted.
However, as early reviews are pouring in, it’s becoming apparent that this new take on the beloved franchise doesn’t deserve the backlash it’s been receiving. This is largely due to the considerable chemistry between the members of the film’s all-star cast, with Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon occupying the leading roles.
“Ghostbusters” also sports an impressive undercard cast, including Liam Hemsworth and the legendary Charles Dance.
4. Sausage Party
Although “Sausage Party” may look like a family-friendly animated adventure, looks can be deceiving – this definitely won’t be one to take the kids to.
The film follows a group of anthropomorphized sausages trekking through a supermarket on a quest back to the store’s shelves while also searching for the truth about their existence. The star-studded cast, which includes Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Michael Cera and many, many more, promises to deliver a raunchy, hilarious and sometimes thought-provoking experience for movie-goers.
3. Jason Bourne
Matt Damon is finally back to reclaim his role as action star and all-around badass Jason Bourne as he attempts to uncover the hidden truths about his past. While “Jason Bourne” likely won’t be groundbreaking in any respects, it’s sure to be a wild, action-packed thrill ride that won’t leave viewers disappointed.
2. Star Trek Beyond
Justin Lin’s reboot of the classic sci-fi franchise is back with its third installment, “Star Trek Beyond.” This new iteration of the Star Trek saga has yet to fall short, and I wouldn’t expect anything less from the newest chapter of Captain Kirk’s adventures.
Of course, the release of “Star Trek Beyond” will be bittersweet following the recent tragic death of actor Anton Yelchin. This will be Yelchin’s final appearance on the silver screen, and because his portrayal of Chekov has been rock solid over the course of the last two films, I wouldn’t expect anything different this time around. Here’s to hoping this will be a fitting send-off for a true talent, gone too soon.
1. Suicide Squad
I don’t think I stand alone in stating that “Suicide Squad” is my most anticipated movie of 2016. No other superhero movie has ever offered so much personality, and their new take on classic villains is very refreshing.
Jared Leto will be portraying a truly psychotic take on The Joker, Margot Robbie will be his Harley Quinn, Will Smith will take up the role of Deadshot, Ben Affleck will return as Batman – the list goes on and on.
If you haven’t already, check out the trailers. There’s a reason the world’s mouth has been watering ever since this movie was announced.