THE WATCH
Starring: Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill,
Richard Ayoade,
Rosemarie DeWitt, Will Forte & Billy Crudup
Directed by Akiva Schaffer for distribution by Fox
The Plot: A group of
friends who run a local neighborhood watch as a way to escape from their social
commitments end up over their head when they are the only line of defense from
alien invasion.
The Final Word: When comedic actor
get together for a summer movie audiences usually try to make it a must see
event, but with “The Watch,” it just looks flat. Putting together these four
successful stars on paper probably seemed liked a good idea, but it has had
very middling buzz around it. Even if the movie tops $20 million, it’s going to
have a hard time in week two.
STEP UP REVOLUTION
Starring: Ryan Guzman, Kathryn McCormick, Misha
Gabriel & Peter Gallagher
Directed by Scott Speer for distribution by Summit
Entertainment
The Plot: The daughter of
a wealthy businessman teams up with up with the leader of a Miami flash mob
group in hopes of stopping her father from destroying a historic neighborhood.
The Final Word: The franchise
that helped make Channing Tatum a household name returns with its fourth
installment with a new cast and new plot. Despite the absence of Tatum and his
original co-star Jenna Dewan, the brand has managed to thrive in the six years
since the original hit theaters. With “So You Think You Can Dance” veteran
Kathryn McCormick and “High School Musical” star Ashley Tisdale now the face of
the franchise, the film should once again put up solid numbers. Still not sure
why the movies have to be now be in 3D though…
