Seven New Movies To Catch On Virgin Movies This July
There might not be much consistency as far as our summer weather is concerned, but the outlook on Virgin Movies is entirely settled – and the forecast’s red-hot! From priceless comedy and awesome action to homegrown heroics and hair-raising horror, there’ll be something to satisfy any taste. So grab your diary and curl up on the couch for a film feast this month; here’s a magnificent seven to get you started!
FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY
Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €4.99
Written and directed by Stephen Merchant, the story of a British wrestler’s journey from backrooms to the bright lights of WWE is one of the year’s outstanding efforts. There’s loads to love about the film – not least the skilful blend of comedy and drama – and we reckon you’ll be uplifted, inspired, and ready to take on the world by the time the credits roll!
THE DIG
Available to rent from July 5th on Virgin Movies from €4.99
Deliciously dreary and delightfully deep, this superb slice of homegrown cinema owes as much to the classic American western as it does to the north of Ireland! Perfectly-pitched performances from a cracking cast – led by inimitable Moe Dunford – and a gritty style make it a weird and wonderful reminder of what our own film heroes are capable of!
UNTOGETHER
Available to rent from July 15th on Virgin Movies from €4.99
A delectable drama with a seriously satirical side, this sister act sees real-life siblings Jemima and Lola Kirke star in a story of love and lies that’s as far removed from your average rom-com as you could imagine! Careful character studies and raw realism abound, while the presence of Billy Crystal, Ben Mendelsohn and Jamie Dornan guarantees a little stardust sprinkled on the serious stuff…
MASTER Z: THE IP MAN LEGACY
Available to rent from July 22nd on Virgin Movies from €4.99
While you might not know Yuen Woo-Ping’s name, you definitely know his work; from The Matrix to Kill Bill, the king of the fight scene has played a part in some of the biggest movies around. Little surprise, then, that as director here he has fists flying and kicks cracking in a full-blown action extravaganza; if your heart isn’t racing watching this one, something’s seriously wrong!
THE ISLE
Available to rent from July 22nd on Virgin Movies from €4.99 A spooky, supernatural drama set in the 1840s, a group of shipwrecked sailors – and the residents of the mysterious island where the wash up – are the focus of a movie which draws from myth and legend. Excellently eerie and meticulously made, the combination of awesome visuals and a suitably scary soundtrack only add to the reasons this one’s deserving of a spot high on your to-see list!
HAPPY AS LAZZARO
Available to rent from July 29th on Virgin Movies from €4.99
Acclaimed on the international circuit, including proving a capital hit at the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival earlier this year, this Italian marvel tells the story of an unexpected friendship between two young men. There’s an in-depth study of wealth, happiness and the importance of human connection here – but also a masterpiece of magic realism that will make your heart soar!
US
Available to rent from July 29th on Virgin Movies from €4.99
Jordan Peele shocked the world with Get Out – and his follow-up is just as inventive and ambitious! Another horror movie with a difference, it covers just about every base you can imagine; whip-sharp dialogue to get you laughing, music that’ll have your toes tapping, and dollops of dread and suspense to leave every hair standing on end!
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