Summer movie preview: All the films you should see in May and June

Your week-by-week guide to the most promising movies hitting theaters in the first half of the summer blockbuster season

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Just as the robin's song marks the beginning of spring, and the first fallen leaf heralds the advent of autumn, the release of last week's Iron Man 3 kicked off Hollywood's favorite time of year: The summer blockbuster season. Studios are about to drop dozens of movies into theaters in an attempt to capitalize on filmgoers' seemingly insatiable appetite for superheroes, post-apocalyptic futures, and cops who play by their own rules. It can be overwhelming for even the most seasoned cinephile. Which superheroes are actually super? Which comedies are actually funny? And which modest indie movies are actually worth seeking out?

The Week is here to help. Some weeks, the big-budget blockbuster really is the most promising moving hitting theaters; in others, it's a quiet drama that runs the risk of getting lost in all the bluster of the summer movie season. Which films in May and June are actually worth your time and box-office dollar? Here, a guide:

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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.