Following our last ‘12 Films To Watch in 2018 (July to December)‘, we break down 12 of what we think might be some must-see films released in the UK and worldwide during the first half of 2019.
We’ve only included films with confirmed UK release dates, but there will be plenty more UK must-see releases over the coming months so be sure to keep checking our frequently updated ‘2019 Film Calendar‘.
January
Glass (18th)
Image Source: Universal
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-fi, Thriller
UK Release: 18th of January
US Release: 18th of January
Brought together by circumstance but thrown apart by consequence, the unbreakable David Dunn must track down the many personalities of Kevin Wendell Crumb—including his most fearsome and dangerous one—as Mr. Glass pulls the strings and introduces the unsuspecting world to superheroes in his own Machiavellian way, in the final film of M. Night Shyamalan’s singular series.
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis and James McAvoy among others.
Vice (25th)
Image Source: Annapurna
Genre: Fact-based, Comedy, Drama
UK Release: 25th of January
US Release: 21st of December 2018
Respected by some, reviled by others, and feared by many, American political stalwart Dick Cheney rises through the ranks of the republican party, serving several presidents and cleaning house in the private sector on his way to becoming one of the most powerful and notorious vice presidents in American history—in this biographical tale of the man behind the man, from the writer/director of ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’ and ‘The Big Short’.
Directed by Adam McKay and starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Steve Carell 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