The Fabulous Films You Can’t Miss This Month On Virgin Movies
It might be the shortest month of the year, but the list of fantastic flicks landing on Virgin Movies this February is a long one! Whether a brilliant biopic, an awesome animation, darkly hilarious horror or an instant comicbook classic, there’s guaranteed to be something to tickle your fancy – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Dig out the diary and plan your watchlist; here’s the best of the bunch landing in the coming weeks…
JUDY
Available to rent from February 3rd on Virgin Movies from €4.99
Renée Zellweger’s astounding performance as the iconic Ms Garland has installed her as firm favourite for an Oscar this month – and there’s litte wonder why. One of the must-see showings of the year, it’s the emotional heartbeat of a film that looks and sounds the part, too.
SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON
Available to rent from February 10th on Virgin Movies from €4.99
A silent star worthy of being ranked alongside Chaplin and co., everyone’s favourite woolly buddy is back – and how! The technical craft is stop-motion at its finest, while the story is stuffed with the humour and heart to charm viewers of all ages.
JOKER
Available to rent from February 10th on Virgin Movies from €5.99
Joaquin Phoenix’s unhinged turn as Arthur Fleck has been the talk of Tinseltown – so it’s time to see what all the fuss is about! Even in an era where comic book movies have changed so much, this is still like little you’ve ever seen before; miss it at your peril…
READY OR NOT
Available to rent from February 10th on Virgin Movies from €4.99
A horror film with bucketloads of black humour, this one’s just made for dark nights with the curtains drawn! Following a bride who finds her wedding night to be about more than cutting cake and awkward dancing, it’s a smart and sharp slasher flick to get the heart racing!
MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL
Available to rent from February 17th on Virgin Movies from €5.99
Angelina Jolie’s queen of darkness returns – and the unconventional villain is just as compelling as before. Indeed, the same can be said of the movie as a whole, a mix of striking visuals and a stunning cast combining to create a feast of fantasy filmmaking!
THE GOLDFINCH
Available to rent from February 17th on Virgin Movies from €5.99
Donna Tartt’s acclaimed novel gets the big screen treatment with Ireland’s own John Crowley in the director’s chair. Spanning decades of the life of Theo Decker, it’s a sprawling story that takes in grief and guilt, romance and ruin, and a whole lot more besides!
SNATCHERS
Available to rent from February 18th on Virgin Movies from €5.99
The living definition of popcorn perfection, this riotous romp bundles together scares, sci-fi and scintillating comedy to create one intoxicating cocktail! An inspired story which fizzes over with energy and creativity, it’s had critics and audiences raving; don’t miss your shot to see why!
OFFICIAL SECRETS
Available to rent from February 24th on Virgin Movies from €4.99
The true story of an intelligence agent who leaked details of a spy programme in the lead up to the Iraq war, this tense and thrilling tale might leave you outraged – but it will certainly have you engrossed! Keira Knightley’s central performance is perfectly pitched, while the subject matter means it holds power far beyond the running time.
ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP
Available to rent from February 24th on Virgin Movies from €4.99
A decade after it first charmed us, the cult favourite is back from the undead and back on the road! The extraordinary cast is present and correct – Harrelson, Eisenberg, Stone et. al – while the mix of whip-sharp scripting, superb surprises and, yes, zombies, is just as fun as it was the first time round!
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