The weather is shite, these films are good. You know what to do.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Metacritic rating: 81%
Watch it because: Sweet, funny and incredibly unique. We opted for this Kiwi comedy as the best film of 2016. It's an absolute gem.
Sing Street
Metacritic rating: 79%
Watch it because: Teenage defiance has never been this catchy and uplifting.
Straight Outta Compton
Metacritic rating: 72%
Watch it because: We defy anyone not to be absolutely pumped as the credits roll.
Groundhog Day
Metacritic rating: 72%
Watch it because: Sometimes, we all just want to punch Ned in the face.
The Fundamentals of Caring
Metacritic rating: 65%
Watch it because: It's sweet without being schmaltzy. Also, Paul Rudd is a king (exhibit A)
Tucker and Dale vs Evil
Metacritic rating: 65%
Watch it because: A perfect mix of gore, heart and laughs. The 'going camping?' gag is absolutely hilarious.
Slumdog Millionaire
Metacritic rating: 86%
Watch it because: It didn't win those Oscars for no reason.
The Young Offenders
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 100%
Watch it because: Two absolute gobshites that don't give a damn about anyone else. Raw and funny in equal measure.
Ace Venture: Pet Detective
Metacritic rating: 37% (Who are these people?)
Watch it because: I'm looking for Ray Finkle...and a clean pair of shorts. A timeless cult-classic.
The Big Lebowski
Metacritic rating: 69%
Watch it because: Perfect watching for when you want to do absolutely nothing apart from drinking White Russians...just like the Dude. Abide.
Back to the Future
Metacritic rating: 86%
Watch it because: Be honest, we all wanted to be Marty McFly.
In Bruges
Metacritic rating: 67%
Watch it because: A genuine cult-classic that's endlessly quotable. Funny, tragic, redemptive and heartbreaking in equal measure. Flawless.
Role Models
Metacritic rating: 61%
Watch it because: Nobody does pissed off and sarcastic quite like Paul Rudd. Yet again, proof that Rudd is a king (exhibit B)
I Love You, Man
Metacritic rating: 70%
Watch it because: Rudd = King (exhibit C) See you later Jobin!
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