2013 Summer Movie Season: Special Edition

Happy Labor Day Weekend Followers!!! As many of you know, Labor Day weekend marks the official end of summer. Even though the kids have been in school for a few weeks, this sunday officially puts us in the fall months. With that said, this gives us a chance to look back at what has been a memorable summer movie season. It’s hard to believe those three months went by as fast as they did. With so many memorable moments the summer movie season films brought, quite a few stood out and I will highlight them in this inaugural edition of the Re-Porter Blog’s Summer Movie Awards.

 

                                                                              

Best Superhero Movie

Man of Steel 

 

Despite Marvel Studios dishing out the box office monster that was Iron Man 3, I felt that the true superhero film behemoth was Zach Snyder’s Man of Steel. A reboot of the superman franchise, Man of Steel was a true summer blockbuster that is well deserving of the Best Superhero Movie award. Clark Kent will return in the sequel in 2015 alongside a man known as Bruce Wayne.

Best Superhero Studio

DC Comics

After two years of getting manhandled by Marvel Studios, DC comics came out on top as the best studio this year with their film Man of Steel which went up against Marvel’s Iron Man 3 and The Wolverine.

 

 

 

Best Underrated Movie

Now You See Me

 

 

It’s always refusing to see the underdog come out on top. This can clearly be said for the very well done Now You See Me. With clever tricks, a surprisingly well done twist and turn script, and solid performances all around, I’m proud to say that Now You See Me is more than deserving of the Most Underrated Movie award.

 

 

 

 

Best Animated Feature

 

Despicable Me 2

Tear inducing hijinks were frequently present in the hilarious family comedy Despicable Me 2. A follow up to the 2010 breakout hit, DM 2 brought twice the laughs this time around courtesy of the always entertaining minions. Speaking of which, the minions will return next year in their very own movie in the form of a spinoff/prequel.

 

 

Best Epic/Spectacle

Best Action Movie

Pacific Rim

Wanna know what film was a thrilling yet engaging eye candy fest, it was none other than the monster/robot epic Pacific Rim. Guillermo del Toro’s amazing sci-fi kaiju movie brought fans some of the most mind blowing action and special effects in recent memory. Which is why this film garners the Best Action Movie award and the Best Epic/Spectacle award.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Sci-Fi Movie 

Movie of The Summer

 

Star Trek Into Darkness

 

If there was a film that captivated me in everyway possible, it was J.J Abrams sci-fi masterpiece Star Trek Into Darkness!!!! Brimming with emotion, high octane action, and adventure, the sequel to the 2009 reboot was my clear choice for not only the Best Sci-Fi Movie award, but the highest honor: The Movie of The Summer award!!!

 

 

 

 

 

All these films are well deserving of all these awards.  This was a fun summer movie season and I look forward to doing it all again next year. Be on the lookout for more post later in the year. Till We Meet again followers!!!!

 

2013 Summer Movie Season - Month By Month Recaps

Month 3 Recap (July 2013)

Hello Followers, Well…This is It, The Final Month Recap of the Summer Movie Season. It’s been an awesome month and a memorable 3 months overall. Let’s take a look at how the films in July faired.

Here Are Some Of Standout Films That Were Released This Month

 

 

 

Pacific Rim

                Guillermo del Toro’s Monster/Robot epic was a monumental eye candy extravaganza that no question entertained audiences who were lucky enough to see it. However, as good as it was it tragically suffered a defeat in the US Box Office losing to the Adam Sandler comedy Grown Ups 2. The defeat at the box office sent a devastating chill over people who enjoyed the movie. Any hopes for a sequel were dashed in an instant. Luckily, a record breaking box office run overseas has resurrected talks of a sequel. This is great news knowing that possibly in a few years’ time, the Jaegers and Kaiju will make a welcome return to the big screen.  

 

 

 

Despicable Me 2

                Following the fun film from 2010, Despicable Me 2 was met with both praise and criticism. Being that the first film was so memorable, many fans expected the same from the next entry. Most fans said that they were very satisfied with what the film brought the second time around, others weren’t to pleased. Overall, the film had a record breaking July 4^th weekend box office performance and may very well be in contention for best animated film of the year.

 

 

 

 

The Wolverine

                Serving as the first of two X-Men films in back to back years, The Wolverine saw the return of Hugh Jackman as the title character. Being the last wolverine had a standalone movie resulted in a brutal panning from fans, The Wolverine served as a redemption movie as well as a new entry in the X-Men franchise. The film itself delivered a solid story, but slaked on action and overall impact. As a result the film just fizzed into a lead up into next year’s film. X-Men Days of Future’s Past due out Summer 2014. The film ultimately took the top spot at the box office and now fans eagerly await the all-star mutant fest that awaits them on Memorial Day next year.

 

 

 

Here are How These Films Did Financially and Among Critics

 

 

Best Box Office Numbers

1. Despicable Me 2: $745,981,845 Million

2. Pacific Rim: $ $344,170,000 Million

3. The Wolverine: $306,686,000 Million

 

 

Best Critical Success (via. Rotten Tomatoes)

1. Despicable Me 2: (75% Certified Fresh)

2. Pacific Rim: (72%)

3. The Wolverine: (68%)

 

Which Film Did You Enjoy Most In July? Stay tuned for all the latest post. Till Next Time Followers.