Summer Movie Guide - Week of June 22
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (20th Century Fox)
Opens June 22
Directed by Timur Bekmambetov
Starring: Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie and Mary Elizabeth Winstead
The Lowdown – Lincoln’s life is reimagined in this tale of the 16th president who is secretly a vampire slayer.
The Buzz? This summer is not big enough for two vampire movies. Sorry, Dark Shadows, you’ve been staked.
Brave (Pixar/Disney)
Opens June 22
Directed by Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews
Starring: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Kevin McKidd
The Lowdown – Granted one wish, Princess Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.
The Buzz? Pixar aims to erase the stench of 'Cars 2' and leave audiences asking 'Katniss who?'
To Rome with Love (Sony Pictures Classics)
Opens June 22
Directed by Woody Allen
Starring: Woody Allen, Ellen Paige, Penelope Cruz and Jesse Eisenberg
The Lowdown – Fragmented stories of romance and adventure intersect in Italy’s romantic destination.
The Buzz? Midnight in Paris won’t be eclipsed. Is Cruz Allen’s next Mia Farrow/Diane Keaton?

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