2. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (May 1) might end up my number 1. In fact, it's the movie that I most wanted to see this summer, but I think the last film on my list has more of an opportunity to challenge and provide insight on a new century, a new situation, and the economy of the world's known and unknown today. But with Wolverine, besides Marvel finding a new cash cow, we see the reasons why Wolvie is who he is, and Hugh Jackman proves that another guy with acting chops can follow where Christian Bale has gone before. It's a bit of a revenge flick, but it's next in line for "how many superhero movies can prove to actually have plots, provide meaning and entertain a wide range of audiences" award. Butter up the popcorn, and bring on the plot. Other reviewers haven't been so thrilled, but I liked it!

1. Star Trek (May 8) stands to go where at least a few men have gone before, but with a reboot that hopes to work as well as the reworking of Batman, Superman, Transformers, etc. have. Starring Heroes' Zachary Quinto as Spock (but guest starring Leonard Nimoy) and Chris Pine (Smokin' Aces) as Captain James T. Kirk, and directed by Lost and Alias' J.J. Abrams, the film doesn't stop at providing a prequel to the original or any of its spinoffs, but starts with the Enterprise and crew and builds something new from there. With a ticked-off Romulan (Eric Bana—The Hulk, Munich) to deal with, the Enterprise and its heroes battle evil and each other, while exploring the outer reaches of space as well as the human condition. It has definitely set the bar for the remainder of the summer. Read more here!

Overall, blockbuster sci-fi types are leading all comers, 7-5. By the end of the summer, some of these will have fallen, their preseason hype unable to sustain the predictable hopes of a fan. Like the 0-10 Nationals, some teams don't provide their fans with Opening Day joy. But a few of these are bound to be hits, and I've filled out my starting lineup.

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