Sunny Side of the HDTV Screen (Best Summer Movies)

What defines a summer movie? What defines a summer blockbuster? How do I define it? I define it as just a fun flick that you can munch some popcorn with your family and friends and not think too much and experience the adventure and thrills. You want to throw away the logic and enjoy the movie. (Hint: Inception will not be on the list because even though the movie was fun, it was a challenge to solve the movie first-hand and also you have to pay attention or will it be on the list? INCEPTION.) These summer movies you don't have to pay attention. I do mind ridiculousness (I'm talking about The Last Airbender, the worst of the summer movies) but I don't mind it to a degree as long as you're having fun. Now, here are the "summer" movies that you should experience: Fun movies and acclaimed blockbusters that should experience once more, then head off to the pool, beach, park, wherever.

National Lampoon's Vacation

Independence Day

Speed

Top Gun

Grease

Die Hard: With A Vengeance

Jurassic Park

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Dog Day Afternoon

Do The Right Thing

Stand By Me

Marvel's The Avengers

The Dark Knight

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Ghostbusters

The Rock

Star Wars

Jaws

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