2023 Summer Movie Season - Monthly Recap (July 2023)

 

2023 SMS July Recap

Happy Monday followers. Another month in the SMS is in the books. This month had no shortage of action with a stockpile full of fantastic cinematic entries. A ton of these movies sparked a lot of conversation and have the cinematic landscape chopping at the bit to see what’s next. Before we look ahead to our conclusion, let’s break down our penultimate month of the season in our latest recap.

Insidious The Red Door

The final installment of the Insidious franchise brought closure 

to nearly a decade of horror storytelling. As one of the horror genre's most prevelant 

IPs, the story of the Lambert family's battle against

 their demons comes to a riviting conclusion 

Joy Ride

The search for who you are is a journey of self-discovery. That journey can be somewhat chaotic when it involves drug smuggling, sexcapades, and K-Pop dancing. With a talented cast and plenty of outrageous mayhem, This raunchy road trip comedy may have had plenty of chaos but it balanced itself out with heart.

Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1

In the latest edition of “What in the world will Tom Cruise do Next?!”, The IMF took on its most harrowing challenge yet that came with great personal cost and set the stage for a major standoff in the future. With every installment, the Mission Impossible series elevates the action genre with its boldness and investment in the world it creates. Dead Reckoning Part 1 is just the latest in a line of home runs that makes every mission worthwhile.

Barbie

The world is going crazy for the biggest cinematic phenomenon of the year. Filled with laughs, heart, and an uplifting aura that celebrates everyone, Barbie lives up to code as the summer’s biggest party. A real treat that will bring joy to all those who live life plastic and fantastic.

Oppenheimer

The name Christopher Nolan holds strong relevance in modern cinema and his latest proves it's not hard to see why. A nail-biting and all-encompassing cinematic experience, Oppenheimer showcases the power of the movies in another quality installment in the director’s illustrious portfolio.

Haunted Mansion 

The concept of making movies based on rides is not new for Disney. In the case of Haunted Mansion, the studio’s second attempt at a film adaptation of the beloved attraction was exactly what it should have been. Full of references throughout and with a fun ensemble leading the charge, this spooky haunting house party is a good enough getaway to make people’s anticipation for Halloween that much stronger. 

Here Are The Regarding How The Films Did Financially and Among Critics

Best Box Office Numbers (As of July 31st, 2023)

1. Barbie: $774.5 Million

2. Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1: $448.5 Million

3. Oppenheimer: $400.4 Million

4. Insidious The Red Door: $174.4 Million

5. Haunted Mansion: $33.3 Million

6. Insidious The Red Door: $13.6 Million

Best Critical Success (via. Rotten Tomatoes)

1. Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 (96% Certified Fresh)

2.  Oppenheimer (94% Certified Fresh)

3.  Joy Ride (91% Certified Fresh)

4. Barbie (89% Certified Fresh)

5.  Haunted Mansion (41%)

6. Insidious The Red Door (38%)

What was your favorite movie from this month? Stay tuned for the August preview dropping tomorrow as we prepare for the final month of the SMS. See ya soon.