It’s Saturday night and you’ve been waiting all week to put your feet up, order a takeaway and watch a good movie.
Unfortunately, if you’re anything like us, you’ll generally spend most of the night trying to decide on which film to watch and be falling asleep by the time you actually press play.
Worry not because in a new feature, we’ll be doing the hard work for you and giving you a quick guide to some absolutely brilliant movies that guarantee to make your big night in an enjoyable one.
From comedy to horror, we’ve got you covered!
Fantasy – Pan’s Labyrinth
This visually stunning movie by Guillermo Del Toro is worth a second, and even a third, watch.
Comedy – In Bruges
With two of Ireland’s finest actors in the cast, this was always going to be good and the film’s black humour definitely lives up to its promise.
Horror – Wolf Creek
This scared the bejaysus out of the Her.ie and tells the story of stranded motorists who fall prey to a murderous bushman when he offers to fix their vehicle.
Romance – When Harry Met Sally
This is definitely not your usual rom-com! Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal are hilarious in this cult classic, which take a wry look at friendship, sex and relationships.
Action – The Dark Knight
Featuring an unforgettable performance from Heath Ledger as The Joker, this is one to watch again and again.
Family – Madagascar
This 2005 Dreamworks movie guaranteed to a treat for young and old and features the voices of Ben Stiller and Chris Rock.
Thriller – Shutter Island
This psychological thriller sees Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo head to Ashecliffe Hospital, a fortress-like asylum located on a remote, windswept island.
