The summer blockbusters continue to roll out, but there are a few big names yet to be heard from. We’ve selected five summer movies that are worth a look, just because of the talented people starring in them.
The Taking of Pelham 123Starring: Denzel WashingtonWhy He Matters: Some wonder who will wrest the crown away from Denzel Washington as the most talented leading man in our community. Washington proves here, that he hasn’t fallen off just yet. Release date: 6/11 
Imagine ThatStarring: Eddie MurphyWhy He Matters: Murphy has a real pulse for family movies, and shows that he still possesses that Midas touch with this lovable family film, Imagine That. Release date: 6/11 
Transformers: Revenge of the FallenCo-starring: Tyrese GibsonWhy He Matters: You have to expect big box-office numbers for the Transformers sequel. But what we are really looking forward to is the continued coming-out party of Tyrese Gibson as a mainstream star. Release date: 6/24 
Soul PowerStarring: James BrownWhy He Matters: Before the epic “Rumble in the Jungle” match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, the country held a concert featuring James Brown, Bill Withers and B.B. King. This documentary captures the energy of that legendary show. Release date: 7/10 
G.I. Joe: The Rise of CobraCo-starring: Marlon WayansWhy He Matters: Marlon Wayans co-stars in G.I. Joe — yeah, that’s not a typo, and the typically silly Wayans is serving notice to Hollywood execs that it’s time to take him seriously. Release date: 8/7Which summer movie are you looking forward to seeing?–dewayne rogers
