Like a gift from the universe, Fourth of July [1] lands on a Friday this year, meaning most of the country gets a coveted three-day weekend. Even if you're not one of the lucky ones, you might find yourself with some time on your hands to see a movie. The question is: what should you see? We have some friendly suggestions for the films that will be out over the weekend, and who you should take with you. Just as important, we'll also let you know who to leave behind. Browse through the guide, and let us know what you end up seeing!
They Came Together
- Who to take: Your old pal who still quotes Wet Hot American Summer. ("You taste like a burger. I don't like you anymore.")
- Who to leave: Anyone who's not going to appreciate your high-brow humor. And kids. Don't bring kids.
- Watch the trailer. [2]
Tammy
- Who to take: Your mom, who thinks Melissa McCarthy is hilarious.
- Who to leave: Anyone who was tapped out on McCarthy after The Heat and Identity Thief.
- Watch the trailer. [3]
Deliver Us From Evil
- Who to take: Your horror-addict friend who is still trying to get you to watch The Conjuring.
- Who to leave: Your friend who still can't watch The Exorcist without hiding under the bed.
- Watch the trailer. [4]
Source: Jerry Bruckheimer Films [5]
Jersey Boys
- Who to take: Your grandparents, who will love the throwback soundtrack — and who probably already saw the Broadway adaptation.
- Who to leave: Anyone who's not into musicals.
- Watch the trailer. [6]
Transformers 4: Age of Extinction
- Who to take: Your teenage brother, who will appreciate the special effects and not be too bummed that Shia LaBeouf [7] is gone.
- Who to leave: Friends who are overloaded on Summer action flicks.
- Watch the trailer. [8]
Think Like a Man Too
- Who to take: Your parents, because why not?
- Who to leave: Your boyfriend, who hates on romantic comedies all the time.
- Watch the trailer. [9]
Earth to Echo
- Who to take: The kiddos you're babysitting would appreciate this movie about a group of kids who discover an alien.
- Who to leave: The adults or the teenagers who are "too cool" for kids' movies.
- Watch the trailer. [10]
Source: Relativity Media [11]
22 Jump Street
- Who to take: Your boyfriend. He gets the action, you get Channing Tatum [12], and you both get some good laughs.
- Who to leave: Your parents, because it's raunchy and that sounds awkward.
- Watch the trailer. [13]
Snowpiercer
- Who to take: Your film-buff friend who's been hearing good things about this thriller.
- Who to leave: Children — this movie earns its R rating.
- Watch the trailer. [14]
The Fault in Our Stars
- Who to take: Your teenage sister who wants to see it again.
- Who to leave: Your teenage brother who thinks it looks dumb. (But we know better, don't we?)
- Watch the trailer. [15]
How to Train Your Dragon 2
- Who to take: Your younger cousins, who loved the first one.
- Who to leave: Your older cousins, who did not love the first one.
- Watch the trailer. [16]
Begin Again
- Who to take: Your girlfriends, all of whom love Mark Ruffalo [17] as much as you do.
- Who to leave: Anyone who thinks romantic dramas are schmaltzy.
- Watch the trailer. [18]