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May 2015 Movie Releases Include Everything From A Capella To Horror, So Here's How To Pick The Film That's Right For You
It may not officially start for another two months, but as of this week, summer feels like it's already here. The weather is finally warm, the last remnants of snow have been moved, and ice cream and barbecue season has begun. And then, of course, there's the movies; with the blockbuster Furious 7 currently in theaters, it's clear that the summer movie season is already underway.
Which means that film fans' schedules are about to get a lot more hectic. The next few months are filled with must-see flicks, from big-budget action films to low-key indies. Practically every weekend contains at least a handful of movies worth seeing, but of course, that's not practical — so how do you choose which ones to see and which to skip? Read on for a handy guide on which May movie is right for you.
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If You Like Your Summer Movies Loud, Violent, & Heroic
See: Avengers: Age of Ultron. Early reactions to the hotly-anticipated sequel have been great, and with a cast that includes Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson and more, what’s not to love?
When: May 1
Image: Walt Disney
If You Like Your Summer Movies Loud, Violent, & Apocalyptic
See: San Andreas. The disaster flick follows the aftermath of an earthquake and stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. It’s the perfect popcorn movie, as long as you don’t live in L.A.
When: May 29
Image: Warner Bros.
If You Like Your Summer Movies Quiet, Quaint, & Full of Romance
See: Far from the Madding Crowd. Don’t like action movies or big-budget blockbusters? Then this Carey Mulligan period drama, based off Thomas Hardy’s 1874 novel, is for you.
When: May 1
Image: Fox Searchlight
If You Like Being Completely Surprised
See: Tomorrowland. Details about the Britt Robertson-starring mystery have been scarce, but the secrecy has only upped the anticipation.
When: May 22
Image: Walt Disney
If You Like Being Completely Terrified
See: The Vatican Tapes. A woman gets possessed by the devil, chaos ensues. You know the drill.
When: May 22
Image: Lionsgate
If You Like Your Rom-Coms Young & Fresh
See: Aloha. Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams. In Hawaii! Ah, young love.
When: May 29
Image: Columbia
If You Like Your Rom-Coms Older & Wise
See: 5 Flights Up. Diane Keaton and Morgan Freeman are married and adorable. A rom-com for the Marigold Hotel crowd.
When: May 8
Image: Focus World
If You Like Badass Females Who Sing
See: Pitch Perfect 2. The Bellas, including new member Hailee Steinfeld, are back and as aca-awesome as ever.
When: May 15
Image: Universal
If You Like Badass Females Who Solve Crime
See: Hot Pursuit. Whoever decided to pair up Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara in a buddy comedy is a genius.
When: May 8
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If You Like Your Indies Starring Kristen Wiig
See: Welcome to Me. Loved Kristen Wiig as a strange, lost soul in The Skeleton Twins and Hateship, Loveship? Then you’ll adore her as a strange, lost soul in Welcome to Me !
When: May 1
Image: Alchemy
If You Like Your Indies Starring Jack Black
See: The D Train. Loved Jack Black as a quirky loner in School of Rock and Bernie? Then you’ll adore him as a quirky loner in The D Train !
When: May 8
Image: IFC Films
If You Like Your Reboots To Make You Nostalgic
See: Mad Max: Fury Road. A Mad Max without Mel Gibson might seem strange at first, but if anyone can fill the action hero’s shoes, it’s Tom Hardy.
When: May 15
Image: Warner Bros.
If You Like Your Reboots To Give You Nightmares
If You Like Unexpected Pairings That Are Sweet & Touching
See: Slow West. Festival reviews raved about the surprising chemistry between Michael Fassbender and Kodi Smit-McPhee, playing an 1800s bounty hunter and a teen searching for his lost love, respectively.
When: May 15
Image: A24
If You Like Unexpected Pairings That Are Weird & Cannibalistic
See: Maggie. Because while no, Arnold Schwarzenegger playing a dad to a zombified Abigail Breslin is not exactly believable, it sure does sound fun.
When: May 8
Image: Lionsgate
