'TYPE 5' - 2016 Summer Films

In the world of stand-up comedy, when up-and-comers beg for just 5 minutes of stage time to deliver their best jokes - they ask the club owner for a "Type 5".  That seems to be the case for this summer's roster of movies - just give them some of your time and they'll give it their best.

Now, as far as the Hollywood studios are concerned, summer starts in May and ends in August. For this year, there will be approximately 195 summer releases - starting in May with 65 films, the release schedule gets shorter with each succeeding month. There are 50 releases scheduled for June, 46 for July and 34 for August.

May appears to be a really good month for product and there are a number of 'big' releases: 'Captain America: Civil War', 'I Am Wrath', 'Money Monster', 'Neighbors 2: Sorority Rushing', 'Alice Through The Looking Glass', and 'X-Men:Apocalypse'. 

June follows with a movie for everyman: comedies, horror, drama, super-hero, documentaries, and any other genre you can think of, - from 'Mutant Turtles' to 'Warcraft' and an 'Independence Day' sequel.

July has still a shorter release schedule but one packed with solid 'sure-thing' grossers like: 'The Secret Life of Pets', 'Star Trek Beyond', 'Ice Age: Collision Course'. 'Jason Bourne', 'Bad Moms', and the long-awaited 'Ghostbusters' sequel.

August comes in with several films with good potential: 'Sausage Party', 'Ben-Hur', and 'Kubo and the Two Strings'.

My summer 'sleeper' picks include: 'Keanu', 'Finding Dory', 'Pete's Dragon', and 'Nine Lives'.

So, all and all, summer 2016 appears solid - not a huge box office crusher but a steady earner with lots of choices. It's a 'Type 5' - just give it a chance and you won't be disappointed (hopefully).

Best
Jim