Movies That Kids Will Be Drawn To In May

In my last blog, I told you of some films that the kiddies might want to see in April. Here is a list of some films that are coming out in May that look appealing to kids (and adults)...

Thor:
Rating: PG (I believe)
Length: TBD
Who's In It: Chris Hemsworth (A Perfect Getaway, Star Trek), Anthony Hopkins (Silence of the Lambs, Fracture, Last Rite) and Natalie Portman (The Professional, Star Wars 1-3, Black Swan)

Synopsis:
Thor, an arrogant and powerful warrior is punished for reigniting a war and is sent to Earth as a punishment. A dangerous villian (the god of mischief, Loki) sends the dark forces of Asgard to invade earth and Thor must become the hero that the world needs him to be in order to save it.

I think this film will appeal to everyone from adults to the kids so be prepared to be asked if they can go see this one. The trailer looks not too bad for adults but parents will definitely want to learn more before saying "yes" to this one.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Rating: Most likely PG so that kids will be able to see it but still not rated officially.
Length: TBD
Who's In It: Johnny Depp (Sleepy Hollow, Alice in Wonderland, The previous Pirates movies), Geoffrey Rush (Shine, previous Pirates movies, Les Miserables), Penelope Cruz (Sahara, Volver, Nine), Ian McShane (HBO's Deadwood, The Golden Compass, Kung Fu Panda)

Synopsis:
A mysterious woman (Penelope Cruz) from Captain Jack's (Johnny Depp) past convinces him to search for the Fountain of Youth. Is she a con or is it true love? What is her connection to the notorious Blackbeard (Ian McShane)? Mermaids, zombies and lots of special effects in this $200 million film (estimated).

Kids will definitely be clamoring to see this one but as with the previous three, you may want to take caution. I know that most children ages 8 and up will have convinced mom and dad to take them. Teenagers will want to see the special effects and adults have loved this series as well. This is a sure hit unless it tanks really bad with critics. Instead of Gore Verbinski directing this, it's Rob Marshall.

Kung Fu Panda 2:
Rating: PG for sequences of martial arts action and mild violence
Length: TBD
Who's In It: Jack Black (School of Rock, Gulliver's Travels), Angelina Jolie (Beowulf, Mr. and Mrs. Smith), Jackie Chan (Rumble in the Bronx, Supercop), Seth Rogen (Knocked Up, Funny People), Lucy Liu (Kill Bill 1, Charlie's Angels), Gary Oldman (The Professional, Little Red Riding Hood, Harry Potter 3, 4 and 5)

Synopsis:
Po (Jack Black) and his Furious Five friends continue on their adventures. Po goes in search of other pandas and comes across a group of thieves. A character called Peacock (Gary Oldman) helps Po on his mission but he is not all that he seems.

I'm not sure if teens will be drawn to this but families will. The previous Panda flick did big box office and I'm sure this one will too. Comic mischief, lots of karate/kung fu and moments of peril will abound.

That's all for now. These 3 films are all but guaranteed to be the big films (along with The Hangover 2 which may be previewed in Got Pop? for adults). I've been surprised before with how films do in the summer but I'm certain these will draw families in for sure.

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Greg