Find Your Perfect Movie Match This Valentine’s Day

It’s the time of year for romance and roses – Valentine’s Day is upon us once again! Not everyone thinks rom-coms are the bomb, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a world of choice for your viewing plans; no matter what floats your boat, Virgin Movies has the answer! So weigh up your options below and find the right fit for you…

 

 

THE TRADITIONALIST

BROOKLYN

Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €2.99

 

A dreamy drama to tug on the heartstrings, the story of a young Irish immigrant making her way in New York is warm, witty and wonderful. The performances are on the money – especially that of leading lady Saoirse Ronan – while the sights and sounds are truly a feast for the senses…

 

 

 

 

THE COMEDY COUPLE

I GIVE IT A YEAR

Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €2.99

 

Significantly more ‘com’ than ‘rom’, this subversive slice of side-splitting entertainment follows a couple that nobody believes will last. The set-pieces are superb, with a fabulous dose of farce thrown in, and it revels in the crude and lewd; if laughter really is the best medicine, then consider this your Valentine’s tonic!

 

 

 

 

THE OFFBEAT

THE LOBSTER

Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €2.99

 

A sensational satire and a celebration of the absurd, Yorgos Lanthimos’ delightfully daft comedy is a love story unlike many others. Fighting against the clock – and the threat of being turned into the titular creature – Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz are the potential pairing at the film’s heart; it’s freaky, funny and unforgettable!

 

 

 

 

THE ANTI-VALENTINE’S

YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE

Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €2.99

 

If you’re more about the heart-racing than heartwarming, then this taut and tense thriller is just the ticket. Lynne Ramsay’s uncompromising and unique creation is brutal and brilliant, with Joaquin Phoenix turning in a performance that will live long in the memory.

 

 

 

 

GALENTINE’S DAY

BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM

Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €2.99

 

OK, so there is a romantic element here – but the real takeaway from this fab footie film is a story of sisters doing it for themselves! Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley epitomise friendship goals as Jules and Jess, making it the perfect choice for a girls’ night in!

 

 

 

There’s lots to love this Valentine’s Day – and an awesome bundle with TV, broadband and home phone will see you right! Click here to find out more.