Major Theatrical Releases June 2018
Major Theatrical Releases June 2018
Here are the major theatrical releases for June 2018.
**THERE WILL BE NO SPOILERS,
Also, dates are subject to change**
Action Point
June 1
It will be interesting to see if the antics of the "Jackass" crew can be
maintained sixteen years after the series ended. "Bad Grandpa" was a
surprise hit, so this could also draw in a crowd who likes seeing people
hurting themselves in insane, over-the-top antics. Johnny Knoxville
(who is now nearing 50) stars as a man who tries to keep his amusement
park open despite its many, many flaws, and is surprisingly based off an
actual amusement park. The stunts are all real, with no help from CGI,
which will definitely generate the realness they want to express, and
it looks like an absolute hilarious hit.
Upgrade
June 1
I just saw a trailer for this, and I am super excited to see it. In the future, a man undergoes a risky surgery to have a new form of technology implanted into him that will make him basically a superhuman, and he uses his newfound senses to avenge the death of his wife. Starring Logan Marshall-Green (who also starred in the amazing film "The Invitation"), this looks to be an action-packed thrill-ride with exciting fighting and a unique story to tell.
Adrift
June 1
At first I thought this would be just another cheesy romantic comedy,
but then the drama hits hard and the film turns into a thrilling
true-life story of survival. Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin star as a
couple who go sailing and come upon the biggest storm in the Pacific,
and their harrowing journey of survival.
Hereditary
June 8
Last summer, "It Comes at Night" proved to be one of the best horror
films ("Annabelle: Creation" was the other), and this summer looks like
it will belong to "Hereditary." Toni Collette stars as a woman who just
lost her mother, and finds an evil presence lurking in her house and
haunting her and her teenage daughter - which could be connected to her
mother's death. The trailer doesn't give a lot away, and makes me all
the more excited to see what first-time director Ari Aster has up his
sleeve. 
Ocean's 8
June 8
The "Ocean's" series were huge hits due to the stellar acting caliber,
highly cerebral story, and exciting heist capers. Now it's time for the
women to take center stage, as "Ocean's 8" centers on Danny Ocean's
sister (Sandra Bullock), as she plans on pulling off a major heist at
the Met Gala. Expect cons within cons to occur, with every inch of
frame being scrutinized to see if you could see the long con. The film
also has a strong pedigree of stars including Bullock, Cate Blanchett,
Helena Bonham Carter, Sarah Paulson, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kahling,
Awkwafina and Rihanna. 
Hotel Artemis
June 8
With an all-star cast including Jodie Foster, Sterling K. Brown, Sofia
Boutella, Charlie Day, Jeff Goldblum and Dave Bautista, "Hotel Artemis"
has a premise reminiscent of the Continental from "John Wick" - a
hospital disguised as a hotel where the biggest criminals come to get
healed using the most modern techniques imaginable. Yet, like the
Continental, there are rules to follow, including no guns, and no
killing of patients. This looks like a sleek, stylish thriller with an
amazing pedigree of cast and interesting concept. 
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
June 8
Fred Rogers transformed television with his groundbreaking show "Mister
Rogers' Neighborhood," a small-budget show focused on children that
included surprisingly adult themes including divorce and racial
diversity. Rogers' success stemmed from the fact that he never looked
down on children, but related to them, and gave the world something to
hope for. This documentary showcases his rise to popularity and how his
show revolutionized the television landscape for decades to follow. 
Incredibles 2
June 15
When the first "Incredibles" was released, the Marvel Cinematic Universe
was something not even dreamed of, the cinema wasn't saturated with
superhero films, and hardly anyone thought a film about a superhero
family would work. Not only did it work, it served as the springboard
for the superhero films that followed it, and it'll be interesting how
they adapt to the new world they helped create. Pixar hardly does a bad
film (looking your way "Cars 2"), so I have no doubt this will also be a
massive hit that will blend the superhero genre with classic Bond-like
vibes like the first film did. 
Gotti
June 15
John Travolta plays the notorious mob boss John Gotti in a film that was
supposed to be released earlier this year, but was pushed back to the
summer when absolutely no one will be interested to see a biopic. 
Tag
June 15
Based off a surprising true story, "Tag" focuses on a group of friends
who play Tag every May, and one friend - played by Jeremy Renner - plans
to retire after having never been tagged. So his friends set out to
tag the untaggable, with hilarious results. Co-starring Jon Hamm, Ed
Helms, Jake Johnson, Isla Fisher and Annabelle Wallis, "Tag" looks to be
one of the better comedies of the summer. 
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
June 22
Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard return to Jurassic World, as they
find themselves in a race against time to save the dinosaurs before
they're turned extinct again after the island is about to be destroyed.
Despite lackluster previews, I'm still holding out hope that this
sequel will keep the same magic that gave "Jurassic World" a worldwide
phenomena, making it one of the highest grossing movies of all time. 
Under the Silver Lake
June 22
In a world populated by remakes, sequels, and films based off novels,
it's always refreshing to find a wholly original piece, and that's
"Under the Silver Lake" The A24 production company is one of the best
out there, and it looks like they're producing another big hit. Andrew
Garfield stars as a man who investigates the disappearance of his
neighbor, and finds something even more deadly than he could've
imagined. The trailer doesn't give a lot away, and it makes me want to
see it all the more. 
Sicario: Day of the Soldado
June 29
The first "Sicario" was a huge hit both commercially and critically, and
made a name for Taylor Sheridan, who wrote the script. Now he returns
for "Day of the Soldado," where he re-unites with Benicio del Toro as an
undercover operative sent to incite a war between Mexican drug cartels
with the help of CIA agent Matt Graver, played by Josh Brolin. Like the
original, this looks to be an action-packed adventure with top-notch
acting and storytelling, one that will probably be praised by critics
and audiences alike. 
Uncle Drew
June 29
In 2012, Kyrie Irving invented the character of Uncle Drew for a series
of Pepsi commercials, and someone somewhere thought that this shtick
could become a feature-length film. Whoever thought this should be
fired immediately. Starring basketball greats Irving, Shaquille O'Neal,
Reggie Miller, Chris Webber and Nate Robinson, this looks like an
absolute disaster from start to finish, with unfunny jokes and tired
humor as old as the basketball greats themselves.
So there are the major theatrical releases for June 2018.
Here's the order as to how excited I am to see them:
1. Incredibles 2
2. Hereditary
3. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
4. Upgrade
5. Ocean's 8
6. Under the Silver Lake
7. Sicario: Day of the Soldado
8. Hotel Artemis
9. Tag
10. Action Point
11. Won't You Be My Neighbor?
12. Adrift
13. Gotti
14. Uncle Drew
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