May's Big 5 Debuts: Expectations for X-Men, Spider-Man and More

The American summer movie season, when Hollywood's biggest blockbusters are launched, officially begins this coming weekend.

Each year, the period from May to August corresponds to an increase in audiences in theaters in the United States, and studios take advantage of the season to release their biggest productions. In general, the highest budget films and the most anticipated works by the public arrive in theaters between these months.

2014 has some blockbusters for viewers, and this May brings five major productions that will vie for public attention. Check out the details, expectations and trailers for this month's releases!

1) The Amazing Spider-Man 2: The Electro Threat

The film has the difficult task of establishing the new Spider-Man played by Andrew Garfield as a legitimate successor to Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker, and distancing the adventure from the origin story of the first Spectacular Spider-Man (2012).

Director Marc Webb is back in charge, and needs to find screen for so many villains appearing in this sequel - which includes Jamie Foxx as Electro, Dane DeHaan as Harry Osborn / Green Goblin, Paul Giamatti as Rhino and Chris Cooper as Norman Osborn.

There is a fear that too many characters will cause fatigue at the same level as Spider-Man 3 (2007), while there is an expectation about expanding the web head universe to possible spin-offs, such as the Venom and Sinister Sixth movie.

Budget : $ 200 million
Worldwide box office estimate : $ 900 million
Premiere in Brazil : May 1st

2) Godzilla

Godzilla is Warner Studio's big bet this summer, and the movie promises to make viewers forget the version run by director Roland Emmerich in 1998. The new Godzilla seems more true to the Japanese monster's legacy, and director Gareth Edwards could be the person. sure to reintroduce the creature to a new audience.

In addition to a firmer command, Godzilla has a large cast of reputable names such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen, Ken Watanabe, Juliette Binoche, David Strathairn and Sally Hawkins.

The latest videos reveal that the monster is "summoned" to fight other evil creatures that threaten the existence of humanity. The concern is that the film closely resembles the Circle of Fire (2013), and has a warm box office like this Guillermo del Toro production.

Budget : $ 160 million
Worldwide box office estimate : $ 775 million
Premiere in Brazil : May 15

3) X-Men: Days of a Forgotten Future

Three years after First Class and eight years after X-Men: The Clash comes X-Men: Days of the Forgotten Future, a new title from the mutant franchise that blends the story of the new trilogy with the characters in the early films, building a Great plot with elements of time travel and alternate realities.

Expectation is high for Bryan Singer's return in charge of an X-Men feature. The director was responsible for the mutants' first two films, as well as producing First Class. Despite recent controversies surrounding Singer's personal life, the director is much appreciated by fans, who would hardly trust anyone else for such a work.

By blending characters from the past and the present, X-Men: Days of the Forgotten Future features one of the greatest cast of recent times, featuring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Michael McKellen, Michael McFell, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Peter Dinklage, Ellen Page, Evan Peters, Shawn Ashmore, Halle Berry, Omar Sy, among many others.

In addition to so many familiar faces, the work will also feature sentinel robots, famous comic figures, who aim to chase the mutants. The film has a slightly lower appeal to the movie crowd compared to other comic book heroes, but the work should be moderately successful, especially if it gets critical support.

Budget : $ 205 million
Worldwide box office estimate : $ 455 million
Premiere in Brazil : May 22

4) Malevolent

Malevolent is the newest cartoon-based adaptation. This time, Angelina Jolie is the flesh-and-blood version of a classic Disney character. Instead of focusing on the girl's story, however, Malévola brings a tale of origin from the evil witch that tormented Sleeping Beauty (1959).

Directed by Robert Stromberg, a veteran special effects expert who makes his directorial debut with this work, Malévola has great visual appeal, but there is a concern that the end result lacks vigor - and Disney doesn't seem to be publicizing the production much, which Not a good sign. By contrast, having Jolie playing a villain helps, and should be attractive enough to guarantee a fat box office.

Budget : $ 175 million
Worldwide box office estimate : $ 700 million
Brazilian premiere : May 29

5) On the Edge of Tomorrow

Is Tom Cruise still able to take crowds to theaters? The star is still one of Hollywood's best-paid and most trusted actors, but there is some doubt as to whether he is still able to attract audiences outside the Mission: Impossible franchise.

Last year Cruise starred in Oblivion (2013), a science fiction that performed only moderately at the box office. What counts in favor of No Limit of Tomorrow, the actor's new onslaught in this genre, is director Doug Liman ( The Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith ), who is steadfast in conducting action works. Besides him, Emily Blunt looks like an excellent scene companion for Cruise, which may contribute to the movie's income.

In the feature, Cruise plays a soldier who is trapped in a temporal flaw, always returning to his last day of battle against aliens. The narrative feature resembles the Groundhog's “Groundhog Day” (1993), while the action recalls the story of Contra Tempo (2011).

Budget : $ 175 - 200 million
Worldwide box office estimate : $ 475 million
Brazilian premiere : May 29

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