With summer right around the corner many La Salle students are making plans and preparing for three months of freedom. Whether your plans include traveling or fun times with friends and family, there is always some down time to be spent. How does one spend the days in between the bustling activities that usually take up summer schedules? The answer is movies! Here are 22 movies to look forward to this summer!

Romance Movies

Me Before You

Rating: PG-13

Release Date: June 3, 2016

The young and unique Louisa Clark, played by Emilia Clarke, moves from job to job to help her family and in the process meets a paralyzed young man, played by Sam Claflin, named William. William’s pessimistic attitude soon changes when Louisa’s energetic spirit crashes into his life and opens his heart in ways neither of them expected.

Comedy Movies

Central Intelligence

Rating: PG-13

Release Date: June 17, 2016

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart star in this comedy about a CIA agent and his former classmate who encounter many dangerous situations while on a top-secret case.

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

Rating: R

Release Date: July 8, 2016

Two wild women, played by Anna Kendrick and Aubrey Plaza, answer an online ad made by two brothers (Zac Efron and Adam DeVine) to accompany them to their sister’s wedding.

Ghostbusters

Rating: Not yet rated

Release Date: July 15, 2016

In this modern remake of the beloved classic by the same name, a paranormal researcher, a physicist, a nuclear engineer, and a subway worker (Played by Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones) try to expel spirits that have the power to possess people.

Horror Movies

The Conjuring 2

Rating: R

Release Date: June 10, 2016

In this sequel to the 2013 film by the same name two familiar paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren, travel to North London to aid a mother and her four children in expelling their home of vengeful spirits.

The Purge: Election Year

Rating: Not yet rated

Release Date: July 1, 2016

In the third installment of The Purge series, where everything is legal for 12 hours, a senator and her head of security get trapped on the streets of Washington D.C.

Action and Thriller Movies

The Shallows

Rating: Not yet rated

Release Date: June 24, 2016

A young surfer, played by Blake Lively, clings to a rock 200 yards away from the mainland as a great white shark circles her.

Warcraft

Rating: PG-13

Release Date: June 10, 2016

Adapted from the video game by the same name, fearsome orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another invade the peaceful realm of Azeroth.

 Now You See Me: The Second Act

Rating: PG-13

Release Date: June 10, 2016

Illusionists known as the Four Horsemen have to perform a stunt to clear their names and expose the unethical practices of a tech tycoon.

Independence Day: Resurgence

Rating: Not yet rated

Release Date: June 24, 2016

The nations of Earth work together on a defense program to protect the planet, using recovered extraterrestrial technology. When the aliens attack, only the intelligence of a few courageous men and women can save the world.

Free State of Jones

Rating: Not yet rated

Release Date: June 24, 2016

In Jones County, Mississippi, a man named Newt Knight joins forces with fellow farmers and a group of slaves to guide a rebellion against the Confederacy.

Star Trek Beyond

Rating: Not yet rated

Release Date: July 22, 2016

Captain Kirk, Spock and the rest of the Enterprise crew face an alien threat, while stranded on an inhospitable planet.

Suicide Squad

Rating: Not yet rated

Release Date: August 5, 2016

A top secret government mission that can only end in death, hires supervillains to get the job done.

Family Movies

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of The Shadows

Rating: PG-13

Release Date: June 3, 2016

The turtles are at it again, this time facing well known enemies, Shredder, Baxter Stockman, Bebop, Rocksteady, and Krang.

Finding Dory

Rating: PG

Release Date: June 17, 2016

The lovable and forgetful fish Dory, with help from her friends, tries to reunite with her mother and father.

The Legend of Tarzan

Rating: Not yet rated

Release date: July 1, 2016

Tarzan returns to the Congo several years after leaving Africa and finds himself as a pawn in a Belgian captains deadly plot.

The BFG

Rating: PG

Release Date: July 1, 2016

Based on the book by Roald Dahl, a little girl named Sophie encounters the BFG, Big Friendly Giant.  Sophie’s presence in the giants land attracts the attention of malicious giants such as Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater, and others. To rid London of the bad giants, Sophie and the BFG must convince Queen Victoria to help them in their journey. 

Ice Age Collision Course

Rating: Not yet rated

Release Date: July 22, 2016

A series of cosmic events, set off by Scrat, threatens the Ice Age world. Sid, Manny, Diego, and others must travel to new lands to save themselves.

Kubo and the Two Strings

Rating: Not yet rated

Release Date: August 19, 2016

Young Kubo summons a vengeful spirit on accident and is thrusted into the adventure of a lifetime with his magical instrument to aid him on his journey.

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The Secret Lives of Pets

Rating: PG

Release Date: July, 8, 2016

Max, a lovable pup, is in for a whirlwind of surprises when his owner brings home a new dog. He is immersed into a devious plot planned by Snowball the bunny to take revenge on all happy pets and owners.