From Krypton to Isla Nublar, Your July Watchlist Just Got Wild

This week on “See It or Skip It,” Rotten Tomatoes film critic Patrick Beatty is joined by Utah favorites Rebecca Frost, Kent Dunn, and Tracy Mangum for a wild ride through a Super lineup of films. From reboots to prehistoric throwdowns, the panel breaks down what’s worth your money and what you can safely scroll past.

In Theaters

Jurassic World: Rebirth (PG-13)

Where to Watch: Theaters

Directed By: 

Gareth Edwards

Written By: 

David Koepp

Starring:

Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo

Genre:

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

All media courtesy of Universal Pictures / Amblin Entertainment

Dinosaurs are back again, but now the world’s too cold for them, literally. Most dinosaurs are extinct for real this time, but a team of scientists is sent to a remote island to recover rare DNA for a life-saving drug. Of course, it all goes wrong, Dinos attack, people run, it’s a perfect recipe for a blockbuster summer movie. While it’s not by any means a perfect movie, ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth” brings enough suspense and nostalgia to make it a fun summer blockbuster movie to take the family to.

See It or Skip It? See It

Superman (PG-13)

Where to Watch: Theaters

Directed By: 

James Gunn

Written By: 

James Gunn

Starring:

David Corenswet, Alan Tudyk, Grace Chan, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicolas Hoult

Genre:

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

All media courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures / DC Studios

James Gunn gives the Man of Steel a fresh coat of paint in this new DC reboot. Clark Kent has 3 years under his belt as Superman, but his nemesis, Lex Luthor, has plans to discredit and eliminate what he deems an imminent threat to the planet, and reveals a hidden truth that shakes the core of who Superman is. ‘Superman’ brings hope to the DC Universe with an endearing and honest portrayal of the Man of Steel.

See It or Skip It? See It

What’s Streaming?

Sovereign (R)

Where to Watch: VOD

Written/ Directed By: 

Christian Swegal

Starring:

Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, Dennis Quaid, Martha Plimpton, Thomas Mann

Genre:

True Crime Thriller

All media courtesy of Briarcliff Entertainment

Nick Offerman ditches the jokes for full-blown danger in this slow-burning thriller based on real-life extremism. A young man gets wrapped up in a twisted ideology passed down from his father, and the deeper it goes, the scarier it gets. It’s intense, grounded, and uncomfortably close to home.

See It or Skip It? See It

Heads of State (PG-13)

Where to Watch: Disney +/ Hulu

Directed By: 

Ilya Naishuller

Starring:

Idris Elba, John Cena, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jack Quaid, Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, Carla Gugino

Genre:

Action Comedy

All media courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios

John Cena and Idris Elba trade in their heads of state suits for bodyguards with baggage when the US President and UK Prime Minister get caught in a full-blown conspiracy. It’s big explosions, sharp suits, and action-comedy banter with international stakes. ‘Heads of State’ is both a throwback to the mid-budget action thrillers from before, but a reminder of how much fun a simple, silly idea could be if performed by the right cast.

See It or Skip It? See It

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (NR)

Where to Watch: Disney +/ Hulu

Directed By: 

Laurent Bouzereau

Starring:

Steven Spielberg, Janet Maslin, Cameron Crowe, Greg Nicotero

Genre:

Documentary

All media courtesy of Amblin Documentaries

Steven Spielberg’s shark classic turns 50, and this documentary delves deep into its legacy. With new interviews, old stories, and some never-before-seen footage, this is catnip for film nerds and summer blockbuster lovers like us.

See It or Skip It? See It

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 (TV-MA)

Where to Watch: Hulu/ Disney +

Directed By: 

Todd Biermann, Jamie Babbit

Starring:

Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob Mac, Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVito

Genre:

Comedy

All media courtesy of FX Studios

The gang is back and somehow worse than ever, in the best way possible. This season throws everything at us, beginning with the second half of the hilarious crossover event with ABC’s “Abbott Elementary.” So far this season is in conversation to be one of the best of the show’s 17 seasons, hearkening back to the show’s roots and proving that the gang stands the test of time.

See It or Skip It?

Patrick: See It

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