10 July Movie Guide: What to See and Who to Take With You

10 Movies to Consider Seeing in Theaters

 

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Even if you're scheduled to work over the long Fourth of July weekend, hopefully you'll at least have a couple hours to sneak off to the movies. There are so many films in theaters this Summer, and you owe it to yourself to see at least one. A few movies are opening on July 1 (including Independence Day: Resurgence), and there are a few that have been in theaters for weeks that are still perfect for a viewing with your pals. Here's your guide to what to see, who to take, and who to leave at home with the fireworks and ribs.

1 The Legend of Tarzan

 

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• Who to take: Your friends who heard about that sexy sex scene and are stoked to see Alexander Skarsgard shirtless for two hours.
• Who to leave: Kids; while Disney's version is perfectly G-rated, this one is a little more risqué.
• Watch the trailer.

2 The BFG

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• Who to take: Anyone who loves Roald Dahl's 1982 book about a girl who travels to the land of giants and befriends a particularly friendly one.
• Who to leave: Unless they're emotionally attached to the book, adults without kids may want to skip this one.
• Watch the trailer.

3 The Purge: Election Year

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• Who to take: Your pals who loved the first two movies in the franchise.
• Who to leave: Parents, kids, and anyone who doesn't even want to see what it would be like if anarchy reigned the streets for a night.
• Watch the trailer.

4 The Shallows

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• Who to take: Your cool cousins and friends who still watch Jaws every Summer.
• Who to leave: Your siblings who still won't go in the water on family vacations because of that time you made them watch Open Water. (You monster.)
• Watch the trailer.

5 The Conjuring 2

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• Who to take: Your significant other, because you'll need someone to bury your head into during this freaky sequel to 2013's horror hit.
• Who to leave: Your friends who watched the first movie entirely through their fingers — if you're not into horror at all, it's just not worth it. Also leave the kids; this one is rated R.
• Watch the trailer.

6 Finding Dory

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• Who to take: Literally everyone you know; this is the most family-friendly movie out there right now.
• Who to leave: People who thought Finding Nemo was overrated.
• Watch the trailer.

7 Central Intelligence

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• Who to take: That friend who needs to see every movie that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars in and also owns season one of Ballers on DVD.
• Who to leave: That other friend who is always going on about how buddy comedies are played out.
• Watch the trailer.

8 Free State of Jones

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• Who to take: Your parents, who love Matthew McConaughey and are always up for a good historical drama.
• Who to leave: Your friends who fall asleep during period films; sticklers for historical accuracy.
• Watch the trailer.

9 Now You See Me 2

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• Who to take: Friends who keep telling you how underrated Now You See Me is, plus anyone who unconditionally loves Daniel Radcliffe.
• Who to leave: Your other friends who were totally and completely bored by the first movie.
• Watch the trailer.

10 Independence Day: Resurgence

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• Who to take: Anyone who wants to see Liam Hemsworth and Jeff Goldblum trade verbal spars and take on a terrifying batch of aliens.
• Who to leave: Kids under 13, plus anyone who still refuses to accept that Hollywood rebooted their favorite 1996 blockbuster.
• Watch the trailer.

 

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