> I'm going to ask a poll question about this, but that's probably going to be of limited interest, since people will vote for titles they recognize now (Star Wars) and not necessarily pick the movie they'd be most excited about if they knew what was coming.
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> So my question to you forum readers and movie goers is, what movies are you most interested in seeing this summer? Here's a brief rundown of the major titles being released to theaters up until mid-August or so.
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> May 16 - Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones

Am I excited about it? Yes. Is it the movie I am most excited about? No. I'm looking forward to seeing it, but not terribly excited about it. And I'm sure my disappointment with TPM has something to do with that.

> May 24 - Insomnia

Can't wait to see this. I love Pacino (especially after watching all three Godfather movies for the first time just a couple of weeks ago) and I love Williams in dramatic roles. That, coupled with the fact that I love this type of film, makes me really excited to see this.

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> May 24 - Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

I can't get excited about this one and the title has a lot to do with it. Why add "Stallion of the Cimarron"?? Just call the movie "Spirit". Maybe dumb titles bother me more than they should, but I doubt I would have seen a movie called "Shrek: Ogre of the Magical Forest".

> May 31 - The Sum of All Fears

This is the movie I'm most excited about. I'm a fan of Ben Affleck, despite Mallrats; and I really liked Red October, Patriot Games, and Clear & Present Danger. The more I see the trailer, the more excited about this movie I get.

> June 7 - Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

This will be my payback movie. And by that I mean it will be the movie I have to take Karen to see as payback for dragging her along to Episode 2 and Spiderman.

> June 14 - Scooby-Doo

A movie based on a cartoon? Never work. ;)

> June 14 - Windtalkers

I can't get past Woo directing this. Looks good, but after Mission Impossible 2 all Woo movies have dropped to rental level for me.

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> June 14 - The Bourne Identity

I'm excited about this one too. I haven't seen all of Matt Damon's movies, but I thought he was excellent in the one's I have seen (Good Will Hunting, Dogma, and Rounders). I love the premise of this movie and be seeing it soon after it opens.

> June 18 - Air Bud 4: Seventh Inning Fetch

Ugh. No way.

> June 21 - Lilo & Stitch

Can't say I'm really excited about this movie, but I'll be taking the kids to see it. That's a given.

> June 21 - Minority Report

This one I will have to read a lot of reviews on before deciding to see it in the theater or just rent it. I did like this movie the first time it was released and was called Timecop. (j/k)
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> June 28 - Mr. Deeds

Could care less about this one.

> July 3 - Men In Black 2

Yeah, I'm looking forward to this one too.

> July 12 - Crocodile Hunter: The Collision Course

This one scares me.

> July 12 - Reign of Fire

Everyone please go buy a copy of U-571 so Matthew McConaughey can start making good films again.

> July 12 - Road To Perdition

Hanks. Newman. 'nuff said.

> July 19 - Stuart Little 2

Again....I'm sure I will be taking the kids to see this one.

> July 19 - Halloween: Resurrection

So if Michael Myers didn't die in H20, why title this movie "Resurrection"? I for one will not be spending any money to find out.

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> July 19 - Eight Legged Freaks

Might be a fun 90 minute diversion.

> July 26 - Austin Powers in Goldmember

I liked the first two movies, so I will be seeing this for sure.

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> August 2 - Signs

I'm pumped for this one too. Almost as much as The Sum of all Fears.

> August 2 - XXX

Haven't heard anything about this one.

> August 7 - Spy Kids 2: The Island of the Lost Dreams

Loved the first one. Definitely planning on seeing this one.

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> August 14 - Blood Work

Eastwood and Helgeland? I'm there.

> August 16 - The Adventures of Pluto Nash

Haven't heard of this one at all.

> August 16 - The Tuxedo
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> Jackie Chan? I'm there.
Ditto.
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> August 16 - Simone

This looks like it'll be a good movie.

All in all, looks like a decent summer for movies. I'm looking forward to The Sum of all Fears more than anything. I hope Affleck can pull off the role of Jack Ryan.

One movie that I am really excited about, but won't be relased for a year or two, is Jersey Girl. I've had a lot of time to watch movies lately and have become a big fan of Kevin Smith's films.

Kel"I'm not even supposed to be here today"ly