July 2016 in Movies

Summer Movie Season is, no doubt, the best time for movies to be released. There are many reasons for this, but it would take a whole extra post to list all the reasons why. In this post, we will give you an exclusive preview of the best kid-friendly films released in July.

The BFG

Steven Spielberg reimagines Roald Dahl's classic tale: Ten-year-old Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) is in for the adventure of a lifetime when she meets the Big Friendly Giant (Mark Rylance). Naturally scared at first, the young girl soon realizes that the 24-foot behemoth is actually quite gentle and charming. As their friendship grows, Sophie's presence attracts the unwanted attention of Bloodbottler (Bill Hader), Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) and other giants. After traveling to London, Sophie and the BFG must convince Queen Victoria (Penelope Wilton) to help them get rid of all the bad giants once and for all.
Rating: PG action/peril, some scary moments and brief rude humor
Release date: July 1
Age recommendation: 8+

The Legend of Tarzan

Many years after he left Africa behind, Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgård) returns to the Congo to serve as a trade emissary, unaware that he is actually a pawn in a Belgian captain's (Christoph Waltz) deadly plot.
Rating: PG-13 for sequences of action and violence, some sensuality and brief rude dialogue
Release date: July 1
Age recommendation: 13+

The Secret Life of Pets
Ever wonder what your pets do when you're not home? This film sets our household friends on an unforgettable adventure featuring Jenny Slate, Kevin Hart, Albert Brooks, Steve Coogan and more.
Rating: PG for action and some rude humor
Release date: July 8
Age recommendation: 6+


Ghostbusters
A much-anticipated remake of the 1984 classic, this film features a paranormal researcher (Melissa McCarthy), a physicist (Kristen Wiig), a nuclear engineer (Kate McKinnon) and a subway worker (Leslie Jones) trying to rid New York of ghosts that can possess humans.
Rating: PG-13
Release date: July 15
Age recommendation: 10+ 

Ice Age: Collision Course
After four other films, this movie is sure to top them all! Scrat's epic pursuit of the elusive acorn catapults him into the universe where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the Ice Age World. To save themselves, Sid (John Leguizamo), Manny (Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary), and the rest of the herd must leave their home and embark on a quest full of comedy and adventure, traveling to exotic new lands and encountering a host of colorful new characters.
Rating: PG
Release date: July 22
Age recommendation: 8+

So, there you have it. This month, there is definitely enough to keep your kids entertained.