2021 Summer Movie Season - Month By Month Recaps

 

SMS Month 2 Recap (July)

Happy Hump day followers!!!! The second month of the summer movie season has concluded taking us into the final month with anticipation. A lot of movies took to the screen to create probably the most entertaining month of the season so far. Let's break down all of it in our month 2 recap.

The Forever Purge

The final installment of the dystopian action-horror franchise concluded with very little fanfare despite its attempts to hold a mirror in today’s society. Only time will tell if this series is just edgy political satire or a crystal ball into a future that looks bleak for all involved.

Black Widow

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s return to theaters saw one of the OG Avengers get her much-needed time in the spotlight. Alongside a colorful cast of characters including some that we’ll see again as soon as possibly November, Natasha Romanoff’s solo outing may not have shaken the foundation of the MCU all that much. But it is a welcome return for the Marvel heroverse to the silver screen.

Space Jam A New Legacy

Let's get something straight here. There are movies that you should take seriously as artforms and movies you should look at as fun entertainment free of any cynicism and stuck-up mindsets. The sequel to Space Jam is definitely the latter. Behind an invested and fun performance from LeBron and a heartfelt father-son element, Space Jam A New Legacy was one of the most fun movies to come out of the SMS despite the banshee screeches of detractors. 

Snake Eyes

I have to say, this one hurt. A spinoff starring one of the most popular characters in GI Joe history attempted to slice and dice the competition and only barely scratched it. Despite Henry Golding's performance, below-average filmmaking and a lack of engagement really sucked any potential life out of this let down of an action thriller. The reality is, unlike Transformers, GI Joe's big-screen resurgence is going to be a rougher road unless a passionate filmmaker can inject life into a franchise lacking appeal.

Jungle Cruise

Of all the movies to come this SMS, this amazonian action adventure starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt became the quentisestial summer movie offering everything you want in one. Fun characters, heart pounding action, and a few surprises and twist made it an enjoyable pun-filled ride from start to finish. A strong showing in a crowded month that delivered all the goods. 

Here is a Numbers Breakdown on How the Following Films Did Financially and Among Critics

Best Box Office Numbers (As of August 4th, 2021)

1. Black Widow: $345.4 million

2. Space Jam A New Legacy: $121.4 Million

3. Jungle Cruise: $71 Million 

4. The Forever Purge: $64 Million 

5. Snake Eyes G.I. Joe Origins: $29.4 Million 

Best Critical Success (via. Rotten Tomatoes)

1. Black Widow (81% Certified Fresh)

2. Jungle Cruise (63%)

3. The Forever Purge (49%)

4. Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (38%)

5. Space Jam: A New Legacy (27%)

What was you favorite movie this month? Stayed tuned for the month 3 preview and more upcoming reviews. Have and awesome day.