Top movies to see these winter holidays
Winter is well and truly here, and there has never been a better time to grab some popcorn, and settle into the latest blockbuster hits! Here are our picks for the best movies to see on the big screen.
Movies for the whole family -
How to Train your Dragon -
The beloved classic gets a fresh coat of paint in the new How to Train your Dragon movie. See the beloved characters reimagined in live action. The story follows a young Viking, Hiccup, as he aspires to hunt dragons, and how he becomes unexpectedly a friend of a young dragon. In cinemas now.
ELIO -
Pixar is back with an original film, Elio. The story follows Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, he now must work to save it. In cinemas now.
Smurfs -
The Smurfs are back in a brand new movie! When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. The unique animation style and fantastic cast is a sure reason to check out this movie! In cinemas now.
Freakier Friday -
The sequel we never knew we needed. In Freakier Friday, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna. The story picks up years after the original. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice.
A must watch for older fans, and a great gateway to introduce new fans! Coming to cinemas August 7.
For older kids -
F1 The Movie -
This sports drama film stars Brad Pitt as a racing driver who returns to Formula One racing (F1) after a 30-year hiatus to save his former teammate's underdog team, APXGP, from collapse. F1 The Movie has been praised by many as an authentic representation into the world of racing. A must watch for old and new fans in the world of F1. In cinemas now.
Jurassic World: Rebirth -
The seventh film in the Jurassic Park franchise. In Jurassic World: Rebirth, a team of skilled operatives are sent to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. Their mission is to secure genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. The operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized, forced to work together to survive the dangerous island. This movie is sure to be a dino-mite time. In cinemas now.
Superman
In this fresh take on a beloved icon, Superman must juggle his dual identity, his Kryptonian heritage and his grounded life as reporter Clark Kent. As the face of truth, justice and the human way, he’s caught in a world that sees these values as outdated. Directed by James Gunn, known for his stellar work on Guardians of the Galaxy, this film promises to breathe new life into the Superman saga and reignite our excitement for the Man of Steel. In cinemas now.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps -
The Fantastic Four seize their moment in the spotlight this year with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The movie is set against a gorgeous 1960s backdrop in a retro-futuristic world. The team are forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond as they defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. This romp through the 60's is a must watch for Marvel fans, and for people looking to get into Marvel! In cinemas July 24.
All film classifications in Australia are determined by the Australian Classification Board (ACB). Please ensure you check the official classification of any film before viewing, especially when considering age-appropriate content for children and young audiences. Viewer discretion is advised, and parental guidance may be required.