Movies of 2016 (first half)

2016 is set to be another bumper year for movie lovers. I try to get to the cinema once or twice a week - and inhale my copy of Total Film each month. So, without further ado, here are the movies I am most looking forward to in 2016.

January


The start of the year is usually a great time of year for movie-goers, with award season approaching and 2016 is no different.

The Revenant - Leonardo diCaprio wears a bear for his latest extreme survival movie, due in cinemas in the UK/Ireland on 15th January
The Hateful Eight - We tried to see Tarantino's new movie when it was on limited release in Toronto but it was unfortunately sold out. Really love Tarantino's work, and looking forward to seeing this one.






February

Hail, Ceasar - the new Coen brothers film looks fantastic and has a stellar lineup, including George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson and Tilda Swinton.
Zoolander 2 - need I say more?








March

Zootropolis - Disney (which always will win my heart) has been on a particularly good roll in recent years, with releases like Inside Out, Frozen and, of course, the revival of the Star Wars franchise. Really looking forward to this sweet-looking movie.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - The latest instalment of the Batman series and the first since the departure of Christopher Nolan will be interesting as he faces another superhero.




April
The Jungle Book - Disney's foray into cartoons as live action movies continues with a much darker feel in the Jungle Book. Trailer was particularly interesting. And, you know, Disney.







May

Alice Through the Looking Glass - Another Disney offering in 2016. I really loved Tim Burton's take on Alice in Wonderland, and the trailer for this new movie looks stunning.



June

The Boss - Melissa McCarthy stars as a fallen national treasure trying to win the love of the people again. I have to say, I really like McCarthy and I am looking forward to a laugh with this one.
Independence Day: Resurgence - The sequel to the original Will Smith great will not feature Will Smith *sigh*. But only having seen the original in 2015, I'm looking forward to seeing the next installment.