The Saint

Issue date: 4/23/10 Section: Entertainment

Iron Man 2 and Toy Story 3

Who doesn't love a good movie?

This summer there are more than a few hits coming to theaters. Whether you like comedies, action movies or cartoons we've got you covered.

Check out what's coming soon to the box office.

In May:

Iron Man 2 (May 7)- A sequel to the 2008 box office hit. "Iron Man 2" takes place only six months after Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) revealed his identity as Iron Man at the end of the first movie. Mickey Rourke stars as a powerful new Russian villain named Whiplash.

Letters to Juliet (May 7)- Starring "Mean Girl's" Karen Smith (Amanda Seyfried). The story follows a couple who take a trip to Italy and find a note meant for Juliet written by a woman searching for a young man who romanced her during a long-ago vacation in Italy. The young woman scours Tuscany to find the older woman's long-lost love.

Robin Hood (May 14)- Another remake, only this time starring Russel Crowe as the man in tights.

Shrek 4 Forever After (May 21)- Yes, another Shrek movie! The third movie wasn't too great, but perhaps four is the magic number for Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and other returning stars.

Sex and the City 2 (May 28)- The ladies of New York are back on the big screen for a sequel to their 2008 hit, this time set in the Saharan desert, with a guest appearance by Carrie's former love, Aiden (John Corbett).

In June:

Killers (June 4)- Starring Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl, and Tom Selleck. This film is described as an action/comedy/thriller. Its story revolves around Heigl and Kutcher's new marriage and the underlying secret that Kutcher is a hitman. Sounds like a new twist to "Mr. and Mrs. Smith".

Karate Kid (June 11)- Another remake! This time starring Will Smith's son, Jaden Smith, and Jackie Chan. Great movie for the family (as always).

The A-Team (June 11)- Starring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Sharlto Copley and Jessica Biel; this remake of the famous 1980's series is sure to be a hit in the box office, van and all.

Toy Story 3 (June 18)- Yes, it's finally here! Woody and Buzz have been capturing the hearts of Americans since their first movie in 1995. Now, 15 years later, Andy (the toy's owner) is going off to college so Woody, Buzz, Rex, Slinky, and the gang are being donated to a daycare. It's sure to be an entertaining and heart-felt end to the Toy Story saga.

Twilight Eclipse (June 30)- (Cue girl's screams) The third movie from the Twilight series is sure to fill theaters for many weeks after its release.

In July:

Knight and Day (July 2)- Starring Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise. This action/comedy begins when a small-town woman (Cameron Diaz) has a chance encounter with a mysterious man (Tom Cruise) and before she knows it she's swept up in a whirlwind of globe-hopping adventure and world-changing secrets.

Leaves of Grass (July 2)- Starring Edward Norton, Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon, and Keri Russell. In this dark comedy thriller, an Ivy League professor (Norton) is lured back to his Oklahoma hometown where his twin brother (Norton), a small-time pot grower, has concocted a scheme to take down a local drug lord (Dreyfuss).

Despicable Me (July 9)- With Steve Carell lending his voice as the main character, "Despicable Me" follows Gru, an intolerable villain who masterminds the ultimate plot to steal the moon, with help from his evil mother. However, when a trio of orphan girls come under his care and refuse to leave, he is forced to rethink his plans.

I Love You Phillip Morris (July 30)- Starring Jim Carrey, Ewan McGregor, and Leslie Mann. When a local Texas policeman and married father, Steve Russell (Carey), turns to a life of crime, his subsequent stay in the state penitentiary results in a new-found romance. He falls for his fellow inmate, Phillip Morris (McGregor). However when Phillip is set free, Steve is led to escape, four times, in order to keep his love alive.

Little Fockers (July 30)- The whole cast, plus even more stars, is back for the third installment of the "Meet the Parents" comedy movie series. The movie picks up after Pam and Greg are married and have 5-year-old twin girls. It should be great comedy to end the summer.

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