Following our previous “12 Films To Watch in 2016 (January to June)“, we break down another 12 of what we think will be the must-see films released in the UK and worldwide during the second half of 2016.
We’ve only included films with confirmed release dates, but there will be more UK dates for must-see releases over the coming months so be sure to keep checking our frequently updated and comprehensive “2016 Film Calendar“.
July
Ghostbusters (11th)
Image Source: Sony Pictures
Genre: Sci-fi, Action, Comedy
UK Release: 11th of July
US Release: 15th of July
Over 30 years after the boys save New York city, the girls get their shot in this lavish but risky reboot of a comedy classic, which sees writer/director Paul Feig reunite with stars Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy to apply their 21st century comic sensibilities to a proven formula.
Directed by Paul Feig and starring Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy and Chris Hemsworth among others.
The BFG (22nd)
Image Source: Disney
Genre: Family, Adventure, Fantasy
UK Release: 22nd of July
US Release: 1st of July
An English orphan girl forms an unlikely friendship with a friendly outcast giant who refuses to eat children like the rest of his kind, together they embark on a perilous adventure across distant lands and dreams in this lavish Disney adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl novel from the great Steven Spielberg.
Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Mark Rylance, Rebecca Hall and Bill Hader among others.
#TriviaTuesday: A cost-cutting insect-like suit was the early design for the alien hunter in 1987's 'Predator'—unsuccessfully worn by the character's first actor Jean-Claude Van Damme—but it was ditched for a now iconic Stan Winston design at twice the price. Money well spent. pic.twitter.com/pvbTmpgUIB
#TriviaTuesday: ‘Big Kahuna Burger’ is most certainly the fictional fast food of choice in the Tarantinoverse, appearing or referenced in 'Reservoir Dogs', 'From Dusk Till Dawn', 'Death Proof', 'Four Rooms', as well as its starring turn in 1994’s 'Pulp Fiction' of course. pic.twitter.com/k3xVsbDuA6