Five Family Flicks To Make Your Bank Holiday Weekend
In truth, there’s never a bad time to gather the whole gang to enjoy a magnificent family movie – but the last long weekend of the summer might just be the best of all! And if you’re looking for some Bank Holiday blockbusters to entertain young and old, you’re in for a treat; Virgin Movies is crammed with crowd-pleasers guaranteed to make the weekend wonderful!
So whether you’re in the mood for a musical masterpiece, a woolly wonder, or an adventure that really is out of this world, check out the films you’ll find to be a perfect fit!
THINK LIKE A DOG
Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €4.99
It’s the story of a boy and his dog; do tales get any more adorable than that?! This one is a clever slant on the tradition, too, as a telepathic bond formed during a science experiment gone wrong creates a very special friendship – and a high-stakes drama too, as those interested in getting their hands on the technology arrive in pursuit. It’s heartwarming, humorous, and unfailingly charming; if we had tails, we’d be wagging them in delight!
ONWARD
Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €4.99
Stunning animation, smart writing and a suitably emotional story come together in this joyous adventure, which follows a pair of elves hoping to have one final reunion with their father. It definitely tugs on the heart strings – so tissues at the ready! – but targets funny bones pretty well too, while the fabulous flight of fantasy involves the type of imagination that Pixar have perfected over the years. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
TROLLS WORLD TOUR
Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €4.99
The grooviest animation in the game is back on the main stage – and this time they’ve brought the whole line-up! Taking the form of a tour through Planet Music, this sensational sequel sees all the toe-tapping, giggle-inducing brilliance of the first instalment, with loads of new characters, fresh sounds and fantastic adventures to match! We might not have much live music to look forward to – but as alternatives go, this takes some beating!
JUMANJI THE NEXT LEVEL
Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €4.99
The fab four are back – but the game has changed! Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan are once again present and correct, though a host of new avatars (not to mention some truly surprising twists!), thrilling action and a terrific script make this an adventure the whole family will adore. Also, it’s only available until Monday August 3rd – so if you fancy catching it, now’s your last chance!
A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON
Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €2.99
Leaping from small-screen to big in stunning stop-motion style, our wonderful woolly hero leads the way in this visually striking and intelligently scripted caper, where the farmyard friends need to send an alien visitor back to her home planet before it’s too late. It will have the little ones laughing, but there’s loads of slick and sly sight gags to entertain older viewers too – so if you’re hoping for a film that the whole family can love, this might just be the answer!
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