Movie Heroes to Watch out for This Summer

March 26, 2008 · Print This Article

New York (CMR) - If you haven’t had enough of Batman, Spider-Man, and the X-Men, then perhaps you should reserve your movie theater seats for the summer, as here are some heroes that are too hot to miss. This data comes from a review and report by the Los Angeles Times online edition.

Yet here is another Marvel masterpiece from creator Stan Lee. “Iron Man” tells of the story of billionaire Tony Stark, and his “technologically advanced suit of armor” which he uses to save lives. The lead star is Robert Downey, Jr., and his leading lady is Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow. “Iron Mann” lands in theaters on May 2.

If you’ve got the need for speed, then be sure to catch “Speed Racer” as it opens on May 9. Based on a classic cartoon series, Emile Hirsch stars as Speed, a boy who believes he is destined to be a winner. Throughout his adventures, he is often assisted by a mysterious Racer X, played by Matthew Fox, whose identity will be revealed in the movie. “Speed Racer” is directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski, the masters behind “The Matrix” trilogy.

On May 16, catch the second installment of the films based on the classic CS Lewis books through “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.” This film features Tilda Swinton as the White Witch again, as well as the Pevensie siblings. British actor Ben Barnes plays the valiant Prince Caspian.

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