Babble Summer Film Guide 2008

This summer, three film trends are apparent: cute animated creatures traveling into space; broody, conflicted superheroes; and a glut of sequels and remakes. We have high hopes for a few of these, but no one knows what your kid likes better than you. Here are some CliffsNotes to help you out.
— Gwynne Watkins

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

RATING: Not yet rated. Probably PG-13.
STARRING: Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello
IN 10 WORDS: Cursed Chinese mummy threatens to enslave world in third sequel.

TAKE THE KIDS IF: They get a kick out of ancient Egypt — er, China.

Fly Me to the Moon

RATING: Not yet rated. Probably PG.
STARRING: Buzz Aldrin, Ed Begley Jr.
IN 10 WORDS: Houseflies sneak aboard the Apollo 11 in shabby-looking 3D.

TAKE THE KIDS IF: They're fans of the CG-insect genre (A Bug's Life, Bee Movie, etc.)

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

RATING: Not yet rated. Probably PG.
STARRING: Mystery people!
IN 10 WORDS: Animated Star Wars prequel, to be followed by TV series.

TAKE THE KIDS IF: The last three Star Wars prequels didn't kill your soul.

©2008 Nerve Media

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author bio Gwynne Watkins was Babble's founding Senior Editor. She has written for a variety of web and print publications, and her theatrical work has been produced throughout the New York area. Her new family musical, Tea with Chachaji, will premiere in early 2010.
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