Now that we're in February, there are some good movies on the horizon that look pretty good, and here are some (sorted by release date)
1) Hail, Ceasar! February 5th 2016 | PG-13 | Comedy, Drama, Musical
The movie tells the comedic tale of Eddie Mannix, a fixer who worked for the Hollywood studios in the 1950s. The story finds him at work when a star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming.
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My review of Hail Caesar!
2) Pride and Prejudice and Zombies February 5th 2016 | PG-13 | Action, Horror, Romance
The movie is an adaptation of a book with the same name. It tells the romantic story of two lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. As the zombie outbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soaked battlefield in order to conquer the undead once and for all.
Starring: Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston, and Lena Headey
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Want to also read the book? Then check it out on Amazon
3) The Choice February 5th 2016 | PG-13 | Drama, Romance
By now, we are used to having at least one Nicholas Sparks book adaptation, and this year it's The Choice, adapted from the book by the same name. The movie tells the story of a long love affair that begins when Travis Parker and Gabby Holland first met as neighbors in a small coastal town and end up pursuing a relationship that neither could have foreseen. It spans a decade and traces the evolution of a love affair that is ultimately tested by life’s most defining events.
Starring: Benjamin Walker and Teresa Palmer
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4) Deadpool February 12th 2016 | R | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The comic book movie genre starts in 2016 with Deadpool! He is a former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
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Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano, and Brianna Hildebrand
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Want to know more about Deadpool so that you can brag about your knowledge among your friends? Read about him in Marvel
Want to know more about Deadpool so that you can brag about your knowledge among your friends? Read about him in Marvel
5) How to be Single February 12th 2016 | R | Comedy, Romance
New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.
New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.
Starring: Alison Brie, Dakota Johnson, Leslie Mann, and Rebel Wilson
6) Zoolander 2 February 12th 2016 | PG-13 | Comedy
The 2001's hit comedy Zoolander finally got a sequel! Set 10 years later and mostly set in Europe, Derek and Hansel lives have changed and they're not relevant anymore in the fashion world. An opposing company attempts to take them out from the business.
The 2001's hit comedy Zoolander finally got a sequel! Set 10 years later and mostly set in Europe, Derek and Hansel lives have changed and they're not relevant anymore in the fashion world. An opposing company attempts to take them out from the business.
Starring: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Penelope Cruz, and Will Ferrell.
7) Race February 19th 2016 | PG-13 | Biography, Drama, Sport
Race is based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy. Race is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship, and an inspiring drama about one man’s fight to become an Olympic legend.
Starring: Stephen James, Carie Van Houten, and Jason Sudeikis
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Want to know more about Jesse Owens? Check out his Official Site, Wikipedia, or Biography
My review for Race
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Want to know more about Jesse Owens? Check out his Official Site, Wikipedia, or Biography
My review for Race
8) Risen February 19th 2016 | PG-13 | Action, Adventure, Drama
Risen is the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection and the weeks that followed, as seen through the eyes of an unbelieving Clavius, a high-ranking Roman Military Tribune. Clavius and his aide Lucius are instructed by Pontius Pilate to ensure Jesus’ radical followers don’t steal his body and claim resurrection. When the body goes missing within days, Clavius sets out on a mission to locate the missing body in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.
Starring: Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, and Maria Botto
9) Eddie the Eagle February 26th 2016 | No rating available | Biography, Drama, History
Like The Race, Eddie the Eagle is also inspired by true events. Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.
Starring: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, and Christopher Walken
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Want to know more about Michael "The Eagle" Edwards? Read about him on Wikipedia
10) Gods of Egypt February 26th 2016 | PG-13 | Adventure, Fantasy
The survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero Bek undertakes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. In order to succeed, he must enlist the help of the powerful god Horus in an unlikely alliance against Set, the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt’s throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. As their breathtaking battle against Set and his henchmen takes them into the afterlife and across the heavens, both god and mortal must pass tests of courage and sacrifice if they hope to prevail in the epic final confrontation.
The survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero Bek undertakes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. In order to succeed, he must enlist the help of the powerful god Horus in an unlikely alliance against Set, the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt’s throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. As their breathtaking battle against Set and his henchmen takes them into the afterlife and across the heavens, both god and mortal must pass tests of courage and sacrifice if they hope to prevail in the epic final confrontation.
Starring: Brenton Thwaites, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Gerard Butler
11) Triple 9 February 26th | R | Crime, Thriller
In Triple 9, a crew of dirty cops is blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist. The only way to pull it off is to manufacture a 999, police code for “officer down”. Their plan is turned upside down when the unsuspecting rookie they set up to die foils the attack, triggering a breakneck, action-packed finale filled with double-crosses, greed and revenge.
Starring: Aaron Paul, Anthony Mackie, Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Gal Gadot, Kate Winslet, Normal Reedus, Teresa Palmer, and Woody Harrelson
So that's my list of my most anticipated movies in February 2016. What about you though? What movies are you looking forward to the most in February 2016? Let me know in the comments below, and if you like this list, please share it with your friends ☺
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