BOX OFFICE PREVIEW: May 18

May 18th, 2012

Justin Proper

Now that Avengers-mania is starting to calm down there are some new releases to check out in theaters this weekend. For the mindless action fans Battleship finally sets sail, although early reviews are not leaning towards it being a “hit”. What To Expect When You’re Expecting is also being released this weekend so all you parents out there have an option for date night. If you want to go the comedy route make sure to see The Dictator, the new film from the maker of Borat.

Battleship
Starring: Alexander Skarsgard, Liam Neeson, Rhianna
A fleet of ships is forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals.

What To Expect When You’re Expecting
Starring: Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Ben Falcone, Chris Rock, Matthew Morrison
A look at love through the eyes of five interconnected couples experiencing the thrills and surprises of having a baby, and ultimately coming to understand the universal truth that no matter what you plan for, life doesn’t always deliver what’s expected.

The Dictator
Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley
The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.