March Madness – Six Virgin Movies You Need To See This Month
Winter is but a distant memory, for spring has finally sprung; a grand stretch in the evenings, etc. It’s not just what’s going on outside to be excited about, though – au contraire. There’s a veritable feast of film arriving on Virgin Movies over the next month, with some of the most unmissable efforts landing on the box in the coming weeks. Get your diary out and plan those movie nights right now…
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
Available to rent from March 4th on Virgin Movies from €4.99
With newly-crowned Oscar winner Rami Malek leading the way, this rock’n’roll fairytale – which grabbed XXX other Academy Awards – storms onto screens. The tale of Queen and Freddie Mercury has been never looked so good, as a combination of entertaining drama and lovingly recreated live performance makes this a true musical masterpiece!
OVERLORD
Available to rent from March 11th on Virgin Movies from €4.99
Throw a World War 2 drama, a zombie survival thriller, and a gloriously gonzo gorefest into a blender, and you’ll get some idea of what to expect from this slice of B-movie brilliance! Creative and chaotic – but in the very best way! – it’s a white-knuckle ride that just screams “get the popcorn out”!
THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS
Available to rent from March 11th on Virgin Movies from €4.99
A dazzling Disney treat drenched in excellent effects and delightful design, the story of Clara’s journey to a parallel world is guaranteed to enchant and entertain young viewers – and maybe some older ones too! The cast will turn heads too; Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, Richard E. Grant and Keira Knightley to name but a few…
FREE SOLO
Available to rent from March 11th on Virgin Movies from €4.99
The main thing – don’t forget to breath. This documentary might be the most tense piece of filmmaking you will ever see; the story of rock climber Alex Honnold, and his attempt to scale the legendary El Capitan rock-face without ropes or safety equipment is…well, it’s bracing. Also a movie with a true hero, amazing visuals, and a stunning score, there’s no shortage of reasons to watch!
WIDOWS
Available to rent from March 18th on Virgin Movies from €4.99
This blistering thriller centres on a group of women left to deal with the debts of their husbands’ criminal enterprises. The ensemble is stellar, and the taut plot devised by director Steve McQueen and Gone Girl scribe Gillian Flynn will keep you on the edge of your seat. Add in sublime camerawork, rich social commentary and an extraordinary ending, and you’re talking about a must-see…
ROBIN HOOD
Available to rent from March 25th on Virgin Movies from €4.99
With amped-up action and a shedload of special effects, the age-old tale receives a thoroughly modern makeover as a blockbuster bonanza. Taron Egerton stars as the outlaw himself, while the likes of Jamies Foxx and Dornan (or is it Jamii?!) and our own Eve Hewson also take their place to tell a story of romance, rivalry – and, of course, charitable robbery!
