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2014 has already been another terrific year for British film, and there are still plenty of movies to look forward to.
Over the next couple of months, we are going to be treated to a handful of fantastic British movies, and we take a look at those you cannot miss.
- Before I Go To Sleep (5th September)
If you are into your mystery/thrillers, the Before I Go To Sleep could well be the movie for you this September.
Before I Go To Sleep is a big screen adaptation of the novel of the same name by S.J. Watson, and sees Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth, and Mark Strong join forces.
The movie follows Christine Lucas, who wakes up every morning remembering nothing because of an accident in her past. However, one day, new terrifying truths emerge that force her to question everyone around her.
There are a couple of great thrillers that are on the horizon this autumn, and Before I Go To Sleep really does promise to be one that delivers. The cast alone will be worth the cinema ticket.
- Pride (12th September)
Pride is one of the comedies that I have been looking forward to for some time, as it brings together a terrific homegrown cast.
The movie is based on a true story and follows UK gay and lesbian activists who supported the miners during their strike in 1984.
As well as reminding us of a troubled time politically, Pride is also set to be one of the funniest and uplifting British movies of this year.
Bill Night, Andrew Scott, Dominic West, Imelda Staunton, George MacKay, and Paddy Considine are just some of the great names that are on the cast list.
Comedy has always be a strength of British film, and Pride looks set to continue that fine tradition.
- The Riot Club (19th September)
The Riot Club is another film that has caught my eye in recent weeks as Lone Scherfig returns to the director's chair.
Scherfig has brought us movies such as An Education, and it is her first movie since One Day back in 2011.
The Riot Club is a big screen adaptation of Laura Wade's play Posh, and it is Wade herself who has adapted it into a screenplay.
Scherfig has brought together a young and very talented cast as, Max Irons, Sam Claflin, Douglas Booth, Holliday Grainger, Natalie Dormer, and Jessica Brown Findlay all star.
Set amongst the privileged elite of Oxford University, The Riot Club follows Miles (Irons) and Alistair (Claflin), two first year students determined to join the infamous Riot Club, where reputations can be made or destroyed over the course of a single evening.
- '71 (10th October)
2014 has already been a great year for Jack O'Connell with Starred Up, and now he is receiving praise for his performance in new movie '71.
'71 sees O'Connell team up with Yann Demange, as he makes his leap into feature film for the first time. He is no stranger to the director's chair with TV series Top Boy and Criminal Justice under his belt.
'71 premiered at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year - where it was met by the critics - and this is a film that I am particularly excited about.
O'Connell takes on the central role of Gary, a young British soldier who is accidentally abandoned by his unit following a riot on the streets of Belfast in 1971.
O'Connell really is an exciting acting talent, and I can't wait to see how he develops over the next year or so. '71 looks set to be another film and performance to send his star rocketing.
- Mr Turner (31st October)
Mr Turner was one of the highlights of the Cannes Film Festival programme and has already been tipped as a major Oscar contender.
A British-French-German co-production, Mr Turner sees Mike Leigh back in the director's chair with a biopic about the later life of painter J. M. W. Turner.
Timothy Spall takes on the role of Turner, and he has already picked up the Best Actor gong at the Cannes Film Festival, and could find himself in the Oscar mix next year.
The movie follows the last twenty-five years of Turner's life, after being profoundly affected by the death of his father.
Just about everyone was raving about Mr Turner at Cannes, and I really can't wait to see what all the fuss is about.
Leigh is one of this country's best filmmakers, and it is always great to see him back behind the camera.
- Paddington (28th November)
Paddington is one of the most iconic bears of all time, and he is heading to the big screen this autumn in his own movie.
The movie is set to follow Paddington as he finds himself lost in London. Here he meets the Brown family, who offer in a temporary home.
Ben Whishaw is going to voice Paddington, while Hugh Bonneville, Nicole Kidman, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, and Jim Broadbent are all on board.
Paddington sees Paul King back in the director's chair, for what will be his first movie since Bunny and the Bull.
We have seen so many iconic children's characters get a big screen makeover in recent years, and Paddington looks set to be another hit.
Autumn 2014 really is going to be a terrific season for British film, and you cannot afford to miss any of these movies.
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