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Summer Time is Fun Time at the Movies!
Photo courtesy of Image created with Canva by Yousra Hassanein
Photo courtesy of Image created with Canva by Yousra Hassanein
Guest Blogger
Friday, Jun. 2, 2017

We work so hard every day of the week so we can enjoy the weekend with our families and relax. Well, if you live in Houston, TX (or most of Texas for that matter) you may be spending those weekends indoors. You want to be outside with the kids playing at the park, swimming in the pool, or watching the little ones play with their friends in the yard. However, our weather is either too hot to enjoy the outdoors or pouring down rain so you’re all stuck in the house!

How about taking a break from being cooped up in the house on those rainy weekends? Or cool down those red hot faces and little bodies on those steamy days?  Head to your local movie theater! Get some buttery popcorn, or a meal at the fancy theaters, and relax while watching a family movie together! Here are some great kid friendly movies (adults will enjoy as well) coming to a theater near your Camden community this summer! 

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie     Release Date: 6/2/17

This comedy stars Kevin Hart and Ed Helms. This movie is a take on the classic 80's movie Weird Science. The two prankster kids create Captain Underpants and get into some antics. The kids will love the comedy and pranks these two kids create. Plus what kid doesn't like a superhero in underwear...they'll find it hillarious! 

Cars 3                                                                  Release Date: 6/16/17

Our favorite race car Lightning McQueen is back in this "come back kid" story! This looks to be another action packed racing movie with  a dash of tear jerking moments, a twist of hope, and of course some laughter courtesy of Mater. Is this the last race for Lightning McQueen? It just can't be! New rival Jackson Storm is fast, but is he a better race car? No Way! I know this is one movie the little ones in my family will be racing to see this summer!

Despicable Me 3                                                 Release Date: 6/30/17

Is there anyone who doesn't like Gru or his minions? They are just loveable and make you giggle! Gru is on the straight and narrow until he finds out he has a twin! Oh and his twin wants to get back into the family business of villainy. He has some really cool gadgets to be a great villain. Not to mention the new villain in this movie, Balthazar Bratt, who radiates the 80's (being a child star of the 80's) and has all the Michael Jackson moves! Adults and little ones will enjoy this sequel!   

The Emoji Movie                                               Release Date: 7/28/17

This is one movie this summer I would be happy to take the little ones to! It is an interesting take on what it's like to be an emoji but it's the cast and the writing which is going to make this movie worth watching! James Corden is hilarious as High Five and T.J. Miller is great as Meh. This movie kind of reminds me of Inside Out where we get a behind the scenes look at what happens in our smartphones with these emojis we all love to use. Cute enough for the kids to enjoy and yet smart enough for the adults to laugh and understand the jokes.

The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature                        Release Date: 8/11/17

Surly the Squirrel gathers his other animal friends in his park to try and stop the evil mayor from tearing down the park he lives in to build an amusement park. This movie has action, explosions, just enough cuteness and teamwork for kids and adult to enjoy!

Leap!                                                                Release Date: 8/30/17

I am really looking forward to this new heartwarming animated movie. Two kids from Paris both with a dream and the passion to make it come true. Felicie, an orphan, wants to be a dancer while her best friend, Victor, want to be a famous inventor. This movie is an inspirational one for both adults and children to show hard work, dedication, and passion can make your dreams come true. You can do anything if you set your mind to it and take a leap!

Interested in seeing a free outdoor movie? Check out Free Summer Movies In & Around Houston for a complete list of outdoor movies near your Houston area Camden community!

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