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Must-See Summer Movies for Every Age

Which summer flicks are age-appropriate for your kids?

By Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media

With sequels, explosive superhero adventures and eye-popping animated flicks taking overtheaters this summer, it might be hard to decide what will be worth your family's time (and money!). Here's a month-by-month cheat sheet to help you decide which high-profile movies will be age-appropriate for your kids.

June

Snow White and the Huntsman (June 1) Target Age: Teens What's the Buzz: Mirror Mirror was the year's colorful, comedic take on Snow White, while this is a much darker adaptation of the fairy tale. Starring Twilight's Kristen Stewart as the Fairest of Them All, Thor's Chris Hemsworth as the conflicted woodsman and a scary Charlize Theron as the beautiful but deadly Evil Queen, this violent adventure is much more of a war film than a princess story.

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (June 8) Target Age: Young Kids What's the Buzz: Everyone's favorite Central Park Zoo animals are back! This time around, Alex (voiced by Ben Stiller), Gloria (Jada Pinkett Smith), Marty (Chris Rock) and Melman (David Schwimmer) resurface in Monte Carlo to rescue the mischievous penguins. To escape from a vicious animal control agent (Frances McDormand), the crew joins a traveling circus. Fans of the first two will definitely want to move it, move it again.

My comments: I've never seen any of this series.

Rock of Ages (June 15) Target Age: Teens What's the Buzz: The hit Broadway jukebox musical gets adapted for the big screen with Tom Cruise starring as a fictional '80s rock god. Showcasing a number of classic hair-band hits, the film follows young lovebirds (Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta) who dream of making it big in the music industry. Part romance, part rags-to-riches story, the movie is likely to attract teens—both guys and girls.

Brave (June 22) Target Age: Young Kids What's the Buzz: In Pixar's latest animated epic—the first revolving around a female character—medieval Scottish princess Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald) accidentally unleashes a beastly terror and must battle it on her own to protect her kingdom. Pixar has promised a "fairytale without romance," making Merida a strong-willed princess that girls and boys will want to see on screen.

 

July

The Amazing Spider-Man (July 3) Target Age: Older Tweens and Teens What's the Buzz: Only five years after Tobey Maguire played the legendary web-slinger in Spider-Man 3, the franchise reboots with a new, younger Spidey: Andrew Garfield. Co-starring Emma Stone as Peter Parker's love interest Gwen Stacy, the new take focuses on a high school Spider-Man who's obsessed with figuring out how and why his parents died. Expect even elementary-age kids to ask to see it—but be ready for plenty of fights, comic book action and some creepy villains.

Ice Age: Continental Drift (July 13) Target Age: Young Kids What's the Buzz: The prehistoric animated pals return for their fourth escapade. Manny (voiced by Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary) and Sid (John Leguizamo) are separated from their family during the continental drift. Holding onto an iceberg, they encounter a pirate ship and attempt to find Manny's wife and daughter. With the ever-determined Scrat continuing to search for his beloved acorn, this looks like fun for the whole family—although everyone's favorite unconventional herd is likely to face a fair bit of peril.

The Dark Knight Rises (July 20) Target Age: Teens What's the Buzz: Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale team up for their final Batman feature. Picking up eight years after The Dark Knight, this movie has Batman resurfacing to take a stand against scary new baddie Bane (Warrior star Tom Hardy). Everyone (even single-digit-aged kids) will want to check it out—but, as with its predecessors, The Dark Knight Rises will be much darker and more violent than earlier Batman incarnations.

Step Up Revolution (July 27) Target Age: Tweens and Teens What's the Buzz: The fourth time's a charm for the dance-centered Step Up franchise. This installment returns to the "opposites attract" story of the original, centering on Emily (Kathryn McCormick), an aspiring professional dancer who falls for the Latino leader of a local dance crew (Ryan Guzman). Sadly, the guy's Miami neighborhood is being threatened by none other than Emily's father, a greedy real estate developer. Expect romance, some off-color language and sizzling dance sequences.

 

August

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (August 3) Target Age: Kids and Tweens What's the Buzz: Any kid who has read and loved Jeff Kinney's hilarious tales will want to be first in line to see the latest in the movie series. The third film focuses on Greg's summer, which he plans to spend indoors playing video games and hanging out with friends. But his mom spoils everything when she schedules a summer full of outdoor adventures and family time. Like the other two, this movie is likely to have a fair bit of middle school (read: bodily function) humor alongside its relatable characters and situations.

The Bourne Legacy (August 3) Target Age: Teens What's the Buzz: The Bourne franchise is back, but instead of chronicling the life of Matt Damon's Jason Bourne, it now follows another CIA operative, Aaron Cross (Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner), and a stellar cast including Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton. Although neither Damon nor director Paul Greengrass are involved, the movie is still likely to feature many violent action sequences and an intrigue-filled plot.

The Odd Life of Timothy Green (August 15) Target Age: Older Tweens and Teens What's the Buzz: In Disney's new family fantasy, Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton (Warrior) play an infertile couple who bury a box in their backyard containing all their wishes for a child. The universe grants them their wish in the form of a little boy who magically appears at their door during a rainstorm. Young Timothy Green, however, isn't your typical kid; he's special in ways the Greens never imagined. Although this movie is from Disney and is likely to get a kid-friendly rating, odds are this will probably appeal more to parents than anyone else.

ParaNorman (August 17) Target Age: Kids and Tweens

What's the Buzz: This animated adventure from the makers of Coraline looks like it’s aimed at slightly older kids rather than the preschool and kindergarten set. Norman is a misfit in school and worries his parents with his oddball behavior. The thing is, he can see and speak to the dead—and the friendly ghosts have a mission for him to break a centuries-old curse that could destroy his small town. Like Coraline, expect this movie to be too scary for young moviegoers.

Sparkle (August 17) Target Age: Teens

What's the Buzz: Since this is the late Whitney Houston's final film role, the anticipation for this Dreamgirls-like musical is now through the roof. A remake of a 1976 film starring Irene Cara, the new version stars American Idol champ Jordin Sparks as the titular young singer who forms a group with her two older sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) in Motown-era Detroit. Houston plays the girls' affluent and demanding mother. Be ready for plenty of showbiz and interpersonal drama, as well as the possibility of strong language and other mature content.