“Superman”, Mission: Impossible”, ”F1”, summer must-see movie
USA Today film critic Brian Truto is releasing a list of must-see summer movies. Highlights include “Superman” and “Mission: Impossible.”
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Summer may be caught up in Cineplex, but no one spoke to the streaming service.
There are a few new movies in all your favorites, including Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video on Amazon, Hulu, Peacock and more. You’ll definitely check out the original fares, including an action comedy starring Samara Weaving (“Ready Or Not”), a glove trotting romance featuring “Riverdale” Heartthrob KJ APA, and a documentary documenting the career of New Wave’s favorite Devo. But many theatrical films are finally back, like a children’s horror flick with cartoon zombie creatures.
Here are 10 new and well-known movies you can stream now:
“Bob Trevino likes that.”
Barbie Ferreira stars in heartwarming dramas as a young woman who wants to reunite with her estranged father (French Stewart). Instead, she has online connections with a stranger (John Legoizamo) who has the same name, and they both develop a bond of friendship in real life.
Where to see: Hulu
“Devo”
Essential viewing when Devo’s knowledge is limited to those red flower pot hats and “whipping”. Band members Mark Motherbo and Gerald Cassert document the creation of a New Wave group following the beginning of their satirical performances in MTV’s early days and the mainstream success of Kent.
Where to see: Netflix
“Eeny Mealy”
“Eeny Meaney,” aka Eddie (Samara Weaving), was an ace wheel woman in her teenage years, but when the hot mess of her ex-boyfriend (Carl Glassman) is bad for the crime boss (Andy Garcia), the talented escape driver is pulled back into the game. To save him, Eddie has to take the casino in action comedy with lots of horsepower.
Where to see: Hulu
‘Repaired’
There were a lot of “One Wild Night” R-rate comedies, but it’s not a bunch of Stardogs. In a very adult animation romp, we know Mut (voiced by Adam Devine). He leads to a spectacular quest with the dog BFF 24 hours before he is castrated by the vet, and a shot of love with his neighbor, show Dog Honey (Kathryn Hahn).
Where to see: Netflix
“It feeds.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=splyhdj_sye
Ashley Greene appeared in a horror film and was visited by a girl whose Home Office alleges that darkness was suddenly attached to her. Clairvoyant Doc and her daughter (Ellie O’Brien) work to help young people before they’re too late to a solid, visually creepy supernatural story for those who dig into psychological creepers.
Where to see: Hulu
“The Legend of Ochi”
This family-friendly fantasy comes in shades of “ET” and “The Neverendentencing Story.” Helena Zengel stars as Yuri, a young girl on the farm. He is taught by his father (Willem Dafour) and fears hunting and terrifying a mythical creature known as Ochi. When she becomes friends with the injured baby, Yuri makes an adventurous quest to safely deliver her new, adorable companion’s home.
Where to see: HBO Max
“A map that connects you”
In a romance based on JP Monninger’s novel, Heather (Madelyn Cline) travels through Europe with his gal companions when he meets Jack (KJ APA), a young man who follows the path laid out by his grandfather’s diary. Sparks fly, so Heather has to choose between her planned future or this hanky nomad.
Where to see: Prime Video
“The night always comes”
You may need a stress ball to pass through this grip thriller. Financially tied up, Lynette (Vanessa Kirby) is determined to keep a roof above the family’s head. When her mother (Jennifer Jason Lee) flies around the $25,000 needed to close her mortgage, Lynn has to make up for the cash overnight by the necessary means and faces the demons of the past.
Where to see: Netflix
“Zoopocalypse Night”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O3m6nu590y
Have you been interested in the young man dipping his toes in the waters of a scary movie? Here’s a good gateway horror comedy for Halloween preparation: The animation flicks center around a young wolf (voiced by Gabbi Kosmidis) and a gross-looking mountain lion (David Harbor) facing a zoo filled with mutant zombie animals infected with strange meteors.
Where to see: peacock
“Sharp Corner”
This unsettling thriller features Ben Foster as a man overly engrossed in a fatal car accident that takes place on the sharp corner of the road in front of his new home. However, the plot completely consumes him, leading to trouble at work and home front desk along with his wife (Coby Smulder) and his young son.
Where to see: Hulu
