The Smurfs 2

UK Release Date: 31st July 2013
Directed by: Raja Gosnell
Starring:  Hank Azaria, Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays 

Synopsis: The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been kidnapped by Gargamel since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer's newest creation - creatures called the Naughties - into real Smurfs.

A drab affair. Really poor.

The Heat

UK Release Date: 31st July 2013
Directed by: Paul Feig
Starring:  Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Demian Bichir 

Synopsis: An uptight FBI Special Agent is paired with a foul-mouthed Boston cop to take down a ruthless drug lord.

A reasonable, yet forgetable comedy.

The Wolverine

UK Release Date: 25th July 2013
Directed by: James Mangold
Starring:  Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima

Synopsis: Summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance, Wolverine becomes embroiled in a conflict that forces him to confront his own demons.

Generic action film. Disappointing ending.

The Worlds End

UK Release Date: 19th July 2013
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Starring:  Rosamund Pike, Simon Pegg, Martin Freeman

Synopsis: Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival.

Predictably descends into unfunny chaos.

Pacific Rim

UK Release Date: 12th July 2013
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Starring:  Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi 

Synopsis: As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse.

Visually impressive. Mindless, enjoyable action

Monsters University

UK Release Date: 12th July 2013
Directed by: Dan Scanlon
Starring:  Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi

Synopsis: A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University, when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

Develops into a satisfying sequel

The East

UK Release Date: 28th June 2013
Directed by: Zal Batmanglij
Starring:  Brit Marling, Alexander Skarsgård, Ellen Page

Synopsis: An operative for an elite private intelligence firm finds her priorities changing dramatically after she is tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group known for executing covert attacks upon major corporations.

Successfully questions morals and beliefs.

Now You See Me

UK Release Date: 3rd July 2013
Directed by: Louis Leterrier
Starring:  Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson

Synopsis: An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.

Go and watch The Prestige.

This is the End

UK Release Date: 28th June 2013
Directed by: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen
Starring:  James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen 

Synopsis: While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.

Starts well, fades into mediocrity.