Top 10 summer flicks.1. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In their third year at Hogwarts, the young magicians face some scary stuff--a dangerous prison escapee escapee A popular term for older relatives of those at risk for Huntington's disease, who didn't develop the disease. See Huntington's disease. , who happens to be an especially-hard-to-defeat wizard. This one's chock full of typical Harry Potter adventure but with a few unexpected twists. Oh, and that Harry just keeps getting cuter and cuter.... 2. Garfield: The Movie What kitty can hold a candle to Garfield, the world's laziest, lasagna-eating cat? The forever finicky fin·ick·y adj. fin·ick·i·er, fin·ick·i·est Insisting capriciously on getting just what one wants; difficult to please; fastidious: a finicky eater. feline is clawing up the big screen--and he's on a mission. After Odie is dognapped, Garfield sets out on a journey to find his long-lost canine cohort. Who knew cats could cut the rug? 3. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Reporter Polly Perkins (Gwyneth Paltrow) and aviating ace Sky Captain (Jude Law) investigate the mysterious disappearance of the world's most famous scientists! With the help of commander Franky Cook (Angelina Jolie), the duo travel to exotic places to prevent the destruction of humankind at the hands of the evil Dr Totenkopf. 4. A Cinderella Story No singing mice in this modern version of the classic fairy tale fairy tale Simple narrative typically of folk origin dealing with supernatural beings. Fairy tales may be written or told for the amusement of children or may have a more sophisticated narrative containing supernatural or obviously improbable events, scenes, and personages . Sam (Hilary Duff) is a high-school senior who's not-so-stellar social life is even more dampened by a demanding stepmother and nasty stepsisters. So she meets a cyber-crush ... who turns out to be the popular guy in school (Chad Michael Murray Chad Michael Murray (born August 24, 1981) is an American actor, former male fashion model and teen idol. He is perhaps best known for his role as Lucas Scott in The CW series One Tree Hill. ). Talk about intimidation. 5. Catwoman Me-ow! Ultra-sensitive graphic designer Patience (Halle Berry Halle Maria Berry (IPA: /ˈhæliː ˈbɛriː/) (born August 14, 1966[1]) is an American actress. ) works for a cosmetics company that's about to market amazing anti-aging products to the public. When she stumbles upon a big-time cover-up (no pun intended), the cat is outta the bag as Patience is transformed into a feline-female with catty cat·ty 1 adj. cat·ti·er, cat·ti·est 1. Subtly cruel or malicious; spiteful: a catty remark. 2. Catlike; stealthy. traits like speed, agility, intuition and strength. She can be kinda dangerous, but we like that in a cat woman. 6. Raising Helen Helen is a party-hardy New Yorker whose high-fashion career is on the fast track to super success. Then, wham! She becomes instant parent to her sister's three kids. Can't dance the night away when the kids have to get off to school in the a.m., right? 7. Around the World in 80 Days To keep from being the laughing stock laughing stock Noun a person or thing that is treated with ridicule laughing stock noun figure of fun, target, victim, butt, fair game, Aunt Sally Brit. of London, Phileas Fogg Phileas Fogg is the main fictional character in the 1873 Jules Verne novel Around the World in Eighty Days. Protagonist Phileas Fogg lives at 7 Savile Row, Burlington Gardens, a fashionable upmarket area of London in the 1870s. has to travel 'round the world in 80 days (hence, the title). This adventure is celeb-studded--Jackie Chan, Luke and Owen Wilson and, um, the governor of California The Governor of California is the highest executive authority in the state government, whose responsibilities include making yearly "State of the State" addresses to the California State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced. . 8. Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement It's official. Mia is princess of Genovia. Just when she's about to enjoy the sweet life, she finds out she's next in line to be queen ... but must first be wed. What's a girl to do? Parade some suitors around until she spots the lucky guy. 9. Sleepover It's the summer before freshman year in high school, and Julie and her crew are throwing a slumber party. They wind up in an all-night, all-out race against the rival popular crowd--slipping under the parental radar screen, of course. 10. Spider-Man 2 Peter Parker is not your average curie college student. He's trying to strike a balance between his two identities. His Spidey side has to battle the multi-tentacled Doc Ock, while Peter the person goes after a girl. |
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