Everybody loves going to see a good movie now and then, it’s a brilliant excuse to get out and meet friends, whatever time of the day. Whether you’re filling a few spare hours in the middle of a quiet afternoon, or setting yourselves up for a fun night out, going to watch a movie gives you plenty to enjoy and talk about later over a few drinks or a quick bite to eat.
Luckily, 2014 is chocked full of some spectacular-looking movies to go and see together. It doesn’t matter if you and your friends are film buffs, or just looking for some last minute entertainment, here’s just a few of our favourites we think you’ll enjoy.
Godzilla
Forget everything you knew about the 1998 abomination, because this time around they got Legendary Pictures to oversee proceedings, the same company that raised the bar in franchise reboots with the latest Superman and Batman movies.
The film retells the origin of Godzilla in contemporary times as a “terrifying force of nature” and promises to be one the year’s most spectacular big-budget blockbusters; the perfect mix of compelling storytelling, impressive special effects, and thrilling set pieces. Check out the exciting new trailer here.
22 Jump Street
The sequel to the hilarious 21 Jump Street sees Channing Tatum and Jonah hill reprise their roles as a couple of underachieving cops, this time going back to college to crack a crime ring within a fraternity.
The plot might sound a little thin on the ground, but the first movie was filled with plenty of laugh out load moments, with some great scenes and very funny performances throughout – so hopefully we can expect more of the same second time around. The guys even took the time during production to film this hilarious parody of That famous Jean Claude Van Damn commercial.
Interstellar
Christopher Nolan’s first release since his successful The Dark Knight Trilogy, Interstellar is a standalone science fiction film in a similar vein to the much applauded Inception.
Details surrounding the main plot are rather hush hush. All that’s been confirmed is that it’s about the discovery of a wormhole, and a team of scientists’ voyage through it, based upon the work of theoretical physicist Kip Thorne and rewritten by Christopher and longterm collaborator Jonathan Nolan.
So why are we so excited, even when we know very little about the whole thing? Well, Christopher Nolan has got to be one of the most innovative filmmakers working today, every one of of his films is so much more than a modern classic, they’re an event. And a new Christopher Nolan movie coming out in 2014 is surely an event worth going to.
RoboCop
Another well beloved franchise gets a brand new makeover for 2014, RoboCop is a more than just of remake of the 1987 original, it’s going to be a whole new vision that already looks to be one of the year’s most exciting blockbusters – especially if you’re a fan of good of old fashioned 80’s action movies. Be sure to catch the latest trailer here.
Also keep an eye out for…
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
The long-awaited sequel to 2005’s Sin City finally gets a release date (fingers crossed for August 22nd) after countless delays and set backs. It’s based on the second graphic novel in Frank Miller’s Sin City series and sees director Robert Rodriguez return alongside old characters, and some new ones too. Expect action, stylised violence, and a story darker than the tones of black on the screen.
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Seth McFarlane follows up the hilarious Ted with this Western-inspired comedy about a cowardly farmer who seeks the help of a gunslinger’s wife to win back his love. Like Ted and Family Guy before it, expect controversial gags, quotable dialogue and outrageous humour.
The Monuments Men
George Clooney leads an unlikely group of Second World War soldiers to steal back a collection of art masterpieces from enemy thieves and return them to their owners, in this mash-up of Saving Private Ryan and Ocean’s 11.
Dumb and Dumber 2
If only to see Jim Carey and Jeff Daniels reprise their roles from the original classic, this film has surely got to be worth checking out with friends for a good laugh.