My Head on a Silver Platter: TOP 10 SUMMER MOVIES!!! What to look out for!

With Iron Man a box office sensation, the summer slew of blockbusters and films are already underway. For those of you not updated on just what's in store for us for the next few months here is my top 10 movies list for the summer. I also suggest looking up the trailers of the movies here that catch your eye, most of them have already been released anyway. Youtube, anyone?

10.) MAMA MIA!

WHY: After last year's double musical hit with both Hairspray and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, it seems only logical that the trend continues. Make no mistake though, Mama Mia! is whole new beast, with it's 70's ABBA Songs and the quirk

y old fashioned dancing, this movie is not for everyone. Nonetheless, its hilarious turn in broadway demands we should at least take a look at this. After all, two names in the cast alone are worth the ticket price- Streep- Brosnan. Come on, sing it with me! Mama Mia! Here we go agaaaain!!!

TRIVIA: Director Phyllida Lloyd also directed the original ‘Mamma Mia!’ Broadway Play.

9.) THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN

WHY: I'll be honest with you, I didn't like the first one all that much, and the second does nothing much for me either. Sure the trailer has its cool moments, but why should anyone out there not in the mood for another Lord of the Rings wannabe care to check this one out? Well for starters Prince Caspian's a hunk, a definite plus to all you ladies around. And for those of you who hated the first movie due to its lackluster action, fear not. The producers announced, and the trailer shows, quite an improvement in the action department. Plus, Weta can never go wrong with their CGI creatures.

TRIVIA: This movie was originally planned for a 2007 release. What the hell happened???

8.) HANCOCK

WHY: If there's any real box-office king, it's Will Smith. The guy has not had a single flop in nearly a decade, now that's amazing. He has the Midas' Touch of Hollywood and there's no doubt in my mind that Hancock will end his winning streak. The movie follows Hancock, a cocky, drunk, irresponsible and overly repulsive superhero who must prove to the world that he's got an ounce of dignity in that metal heart. The trailer's fantastic, not to mention hilarious. This movie is a definite must see for those of you looking out for a good time.

7.) THE INCREDIBLE HULK

WHY: When word got out that Marvel's first movie by itself, Iron Man, got in an impressive $100.7 million in the opening weekend, everyone's scrambling for congratulations. But Marvel shouldn't rest easy just yet because it has a second movie ready to take up the challenge. Although buzz and hype for this film is not nearly as big as either Iron Man or The Dark Knight, it has its own respectable way about it. Edward Norton takes the role of Bruce Banner, previously played by Eric Bana. For those of you wondering, this movie completely disregards the first one, but rather plays on its own following an already radiated Banner running from the U.S. Army. Norton has always been extremely talented, and I'm liking what I see so far with the new Hulk (although Abomination, his enemy in this movie, is still on the fence). Oh, and watch out for Robert Downey Jr. a.k.a. Iron Man to make a special appearance in this film.

TRIVIA: Director Louis Letterier first wanted Iron Man but got this instead. Oh well...

6.) WANTED

WHY: With this day and age of computer graphics, it's rare that a trailer can still be kick ass with all the slow motion action going around. But Wanted does exactly that. Based on a comic of the same name, the film follows a league of assassins as they recruit their newest member. This is Angelina Jolie's return to the action genre, and I must say it's a pretty kick-ass comeback. Come on, I dare you to tell me that you did not love that last 'GOODBYE' bullet. Though I doubt story or characterization are going to be much of a star in this action flick, it still has my heart pumping for some adrenaline rush.

TRIVIA: Director Timur Bekmambetov's Russian. This is his first American film!

5.) HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY

WHY: Reviews for the first film may be mixed, but I'm among those who loved it. The director, Guillermo del Toro, has an amazing vision. His next movie, Pan's Labyrinth, was an absolute wonder. The man had a distinct fantasy style no one else had. Now word's gone out that he is going to spend the next four years in New Zealand directing two prequels to the Lord of the Rings movie, all the more reason to check out his latest, the Hellboy sequel. Expect all the characters to return, and Abe Sapien getting a bigger role. Trust me, Toro is the bomb, and this movie will prove it.

TRIVIA: Director Guillermo del Toro turned down doing Halo, One Missed Call, Harry Potter and I Am Legend just to do this film. Talk about dedicated!

4.) KUNG FU PANDA

WHY: I know Dreamwork's Ice Age 3 is coming out, but come on now, who really watched that movie for any other reason than seeing Scrap the squirrel get pounded. Now this other movie, Kung Fu Panda, makes our list. While I was not all that thrilled at first at the concept of a kicking panda, early reviews have raved that this movie is the peak of Dreamwork's accomplishment, comparing it with even Pixar's masterpieces. Now that's pretty high praise. Even the trailer was charming in its own way, while boasting some of the amazing images I've been hearing about. Besides, it's about time we see Jack Black in an actually funny role again. Dumpling, anyone?

TRIVIA: Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu and Angelina Jolie are among the stellar voices here!

3.) WALL-E

WHY: Why!? This is Pixar!!! You hear that name and you shouldn't be asking why! Had the competition not been so fierce this year, Wall-E would have easily toped this list. Pixar is one of the most consistent producers of quality films out there, and I look forward every year to their movies, which not only boasts the best animation anywhere but also unique and top-class story telling (something Dreamworks or any of its competitors have yet to master). Plus, this movie is screaming potential, I have never been this excited in a Pixar concept since... well, ever! I am really hoping this would top some of Pixar's other greats such as, oh let's see... Finding Nemo, Incredibles and Ratatouille. Plus, Wall-E is just adorable!!!

TRIVIA: There is almost no human voices here, most are created digitally to sound like robots. Now that's amazing!

2.) INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL SKULLS

WHY: I have been waiting for this movie for like.... ever! For one thing, its the long-awaited sequel to what is most likely the best adventure series out there. Say what you want about all those wannabes, there is no one else in the world who will beat Indiana Jones. He was the first, and he is the best, no question about it. Now at the age of 60, Harisson Ford is back in the fedora with Steven Spielberg, who is also one of the most consistently brilliant directors out there, in this sequel. If you have not watched any of the previous film, I insist you stop reading this right now, get a copy, and watch it. You are missing a huuuge part of you life. And now that the fourth film is finally here, one can rest easy in the knowledge that Dr. Jones has returned.

TRIVIA: Although Lucas wanted a lot of digital effects, Spielberg wanted to shoot it mostly in good all fashioned film, using only CGI when really necessary.

1.) THE DARK KNIGHT

WHY: Let me be honest with you, I am completely biased in this first choice, but come on, can you blame me? Dark Knight's viral marketing campaign has pushed the hype for this film into overdrive. Nolan's visionary dark take on the Batman continues in this sequel as Bruce Wayne faces off with The Joker. If you've been living under a rock, let me be the first to inform you that Heath Ledger is dead, but his Joker is destined to be the peak of his career. It is a real shame too, but the Joker here is dark, dangerously sadistic and a true maniac. It is a shame the man can no longer reprise the role. Plus it has been confirmed that both Two-Face AND Scarecrow will be in the film. This is geek heaven, and this film has a lot of expectations to meet. It is to my belief, however, that this movie will meet them all and then some. Long live the Dark Knight!

TRIVIA: To prepare for his role Heath locked himself in a hotel room for a month, fantasizing about the evils of the world and what makes them funny. He put it all down in a diary. Rest in peace, Heath.