ON SCREEN
Alice Burns finds out about recent film launches and the latest DVD releases
Peter Rabbit
Release Date: 9th February
Director: Will Gluck
Starring: James Corden, Margot Robbie, Rose Byrne, Daisy Ridley and Domhnall Gleeson
Certificate: PG
Based on the original much-loved stories, Sony pictures brings to life the magical world of Beatrix Potter, with James Corden starring as Peter – a particularly naughty rabbit specialising in making mischief. Together with his wild friends, Peter lives the life of Riley until his escapades antagonising the miserable Mr McGregor, reach new heights after an unfortunate house party. Now faced with all the modern pest control that the 21st century has to offer, Peter and his friends fight for the affections of their neighbour (Rose Byrne) making sure to cause endless mayhem for Mr McGregor along the way.
Fifty Shades Freed
Release Date: 9th February
Director: James Foley
Starring: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Rita Ora, Arielle Kebbel and Luke Grimes
Certificate: 18
In the third instalment of the Fifty Shades trilogy, we follow the aftermath of Anastasia and Christian’s extravagant wedding and their life as the newlyweds, Mr and Mrs Grey. Everything seems to be going blissfully, with Anastasia’s new job and Christian’s newfound stability, they share the ultimate life of luxury. That is, until the dark shadows of Anastasia’s past return to the scene and threaten to destroy everything the couple so longed to achieve. With deceit, betrayal and treachery around every corner, the couple quickly find that the reality of their married life is more than what they’d bargained for.
Suburbicon
Release Date: 6th February
Director: George Clooney
Starring: Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, Oscar Isaac and Lauren Burns
Certificate: 15
Directed by George Clooney, this dark comedy-drama provides an ironic twist on the sublime banality of the idealised 1950’s American suburbia. The Lodge family move into what they think is the quiet, rural end of town for a life of tending picket fences and front gardens. But they soon discover the darker reality behind this idyllic façade. After the shock murder of his wife, the aptly named and previously mild-mannered Gardener Lodge, must carefully navigate his way amongst this community of deceit and duplicity to protect his son against the dark underworld of their treacherous society and the enemies within.
