Summer movies rife with aliens, sci-fi action

20 April 2012 Halle Byrams

With the school year coming to a close, summer will be upon us in just a few short weeks.

While many students have missions trips, vacations, summer jobs and internships planned for the summer, making time to see a good movie has become an essential part of summer fun and entertainment in our culture.

Summer 2012’s movie options, as usual, will have something for everyone.

	“The Avengers,” starring Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansen, opens May 4.
	“Battleship,” starring Alexander Skarsgard, Liam Neeson and Rihanna, opens May 18.
	“The Dark Knight Rises,” starring Christian Bale and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, opens July 20.
	“Men in Black 3,” starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin, opens May 25.
	“Snow White & the Huntsman,” starring Kristin Stewart and Chris Helmsworth, opens June 1.