MEGA REVIEW FOR SUMMER FILMS

     Unfortunately summer is chaotic for everyone and it is the pinnacle of movie season. Often times huge blockbusters are released in the summer time to satisfy box office needs. This is fantastic, however some of us have summer plans that interfere with seeing movies. So I have assembled a list of movies that I've seen over the past couple of months with mini-reviews and a rating. Unfortunately there are some films that I missed but I am hoping to catch them sometime in the future. Hope you guys enjoy!

Warcraft (2016)
- While this film is beautifully crafted visually and definitely takes you away to a beautiful world, its story often lacks clarity and one performance in particular brings down the film. This is not the film to break the curse of video game movies.
Rating: 5.0 out of 10

Finding Dory (2016)
- Pixar does not miss a step with this sequel to 2003's Finding Nemo. They once again find a way to make a phenomenal a film that not only is appealing to children, but will tug on the heartstrings of adults as well. The only minor complaint this film has is the pacing at times. It could have been around 20 minutes shorter.
Rating: 9.5 out of 10

The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
- While Alexander Skarsgard as Tarzan and Margo Robbie as Jane fit their roles, this film ultimately struggles with slow pacing and struggles with its identity as an origin film. Samuel Jackson's character is very much aggravating and all over the place.
Rating: 4.0 out of 10

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016)
- This film tries very hard to be Step Brothers and falls very flat. The jokes hardly ever land and story is as cliched as possible. I would not waste your time seeing this.
Rating: 3.0 out of 10

Ghostbusters (2016)
- While this is definitely not as good as the original and I had very low expectations, the story is very intriguing and Leslie Jones is the stand out of this film. Melissa McCarthy is very toned down which helps to make a very mediocre movie. Don't believe all the predetermined hate that arose from this movie.
Rating: 6.3 out of 10

Star Trek Beyond (2016)
- While this the most philosophical of the three newer Star Trek films and the action pieces are very well shot, this movie hardcore struggles with terrible pacing and a predictable story. This movie is carried by the great performances of the whole cast.
Rating: 6.0 out of 10

Hope this catches you guys up on some of summer movie thoughts. I am aware that some movies are missing but once again I hope to see them sometime in the near future. Thanks!