Eugene skies already look promising for a sunny spring. However, Oregon is notorious for being unpredictable. These rainy days are the perfect time to check out any of a slew of promising films being released in the spring, including everything from a serial soul-stealer to a comedic cowboy.
APRIL
“Dom Hemingway:” Jude Law stars not as a heartthrob, but as a wild middle-aged ex-con recently released from a 12-year prison stint who’s trying to reconnect with his daughter and figure out his place in the world of crime in this theatrical comedy drama. Opens April 2.
“Under The Skin:” Based on a Michael Faber novel of the same name, this surreal mind-bending thriller stars Scarlett Johansen as a “voluptuous woman of unknown origin” who seduces men and then steals their souls. Although it sounds pretty predictable, critics are praising it. Opens April 4.
“Fading Gigolo:” This film festival comedy, which was written, directed by and stars John Turtorro, who is famous for his role in “O Brother Where Art Thou,” features Tutorro as a gigolo and Woody Allen as his “manager” and also stars Sofia Vergara and Sharon Stone. Opens April 18.
MAY
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2:” Opening the summer blockbuster season is the sequel to the gritty “The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012). The web thickens as Spider-Man battles Electro, played by Jamie Foxx. This next segment will solidify whether or not this reboot will follow the unfortunate demise of the last Spider-Man series. Opens May 2.
“Godzilla:” Next on the list of early summer blockbusters is the second remake of the 1954 Japanese classic. This version features Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston and Juliette Binoche. Opens May 16.
“A Million Ways to Die in the West:” This comedy, which pokes fun at the American West, features a star packed cast including Seth MacFarlane as an incompetent cowboy, Charlize Theron, Sara Silverman and Neil Patrick Harris. Opens May 30.
JUNE
“The Fault In Our Stars:” Based on popular John Green novel of the same title, this film tells the love story of two teenagers who meet at a cancer support group. Shailene Woodley stars as a cancer patient in what looks like will be a tearjerker best to see on a rainy June day. Opens June 6.
“22 Jump Street:” Join Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum again as cop duo Schmidt and Jenko, this time undercover at a college, just in time for finals. Opens June 13.
Other sequels of the summer include “How To Train Your Dragon 2″ and “Think Like A Man Too,” as well as yet another film in the “Transformers” series.