There's a cinema trip to be had this February half term, as a nice treat to get out of the house but to also stay out of the wet, cold weather! Here's a round up of the top films at a cinema near you.
Black Panther
Age rating: 12A
Marvel Maniacs unite! The latest comic to come alive on the silver screen is ‘Black Panther’.
‘A jolt of a movie’, Black Panther brings to life the world of ‘Wakanda’, a fantasy, African nation home to the elusive superhero, the Black Panther, who has returned home to take his place as King. However, when an old enemy reappears on the radar, T'Challa's mettle as King and Black Panther is tested when he is drawn into a conflict that puts the entire fate of Wakanda and the world at risk.
This one’s for the slightly older kids, rated 12A, and is sure to impress them as the latest movie in the unstoppable Marvel franchise.
Book tickets to see Black Panther
Early Man
Age rating: PG
Brought to cinemas by the creators of animated classics Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run, comes ‘Early Man’. Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures and woolly mammoths roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of Dug, along with sidekick Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth and his Bronze Age City to save their home.
You’ll recognise the all-star British cast voicing the amusing animations, from Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Game of Thrones’ Maisie Williams, Harry Potter’s Timothy Spall and the hilarious Richard Ayoade. ‘Early Man’ is solid family entertainment that the little ones will love on a rainy day this half term.
Book tickets for Early Man
Coco
Age rating: PG
The latest feature film to come from the powerhouse studio of Disney Pixar has been dubbed a ‘love letter to Mexico’, inspired by the rich history of Mexico and the festival Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The stunning animation follows the story of 12-year old aspiring musician, Miguel, who is confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, and enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer.
If you haven’t seen Coco yet, this is a must-see for the kids this half term.
Book tickets to see Coco
The Greatest Showman
Age rating: PG
Audiences are going back to see ‘The Greatest Showman’ for a second time, and it’s soundtrack is storming the charts, so have you been to see it yet? A musical phenomenon, the story celebrates the birth of show business and follows Hugh Jackman as a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.
The older kids will recognise Disney Channel icons Zac Efron and Zendaya all grown up, nevertheless still channelling their musical roots. (Although don’t expect Vanessa Hudgens to jump in for you High School Musical fans.) If your children love musical movies, then this is your top pick for a cinema trip.
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Age rating: 12A
Storming ahead of the likes of Star Wars at the box office, the film that is ingrained in your childhood… a 90s family cult classic… is back! The fresh remake of Jumanji still has the heart, laughs and adventure of the original, proving to be a hit with newer generations.
Show your older kids the charm of Jumanji this half term, and kick back with a bag of popcorn.
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Have a browse of the top family movies coming to cinemas in 2018 that people are excited for here.
