Must See Movies: January 2018

At Reel Steel we want to make sure you’re getting the most of your cinematic enthusiasm, so each month we put together our short list of some of the best new releases, from popcorn munching explosion fests to the often weird and wonderful.
Take a look at the trailers below and see what you think to this month’s recommendations!

 

Jupiter’s Moon
released Friday January 5th, 2018

While illegally crossing a border to escape his war-torn home, a young immigrant is shot and taken to a refugee camp – wounded and in shock, he discovers that he can mysteriously levitate at will. The doctor treating his wounds smuggles him out intent on exploiting his extraordinary secret, while pursued by the authorities through a world where miracles are trafficked for small change.

A story exploring national, religious and personal identity from White God director Kornel Mundruczo.

 

Three Billboards Outside Of Ebbing Missouri
released Friday January 12th, 2018

After months have passed without a suspect in her daughter’s murder case, Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand) makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at the town’s chief of police (Woody Harrelson).
When his deputy Officer Dixon (Sam Rockwell), a man with a penchant for violence gets involved, the battle between Mildred and the local law enforcement gets heated.

A dark comedy-drama from director Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths).

 

Coco
released Friday January 19th, 2018

Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming a musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent and following a mysterious chain of events, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colourful Land of the Dead. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together the two embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

From Lee Unkrich – director of Toy Story 3, Monsters Inc and Finding Nemo, this latest feature from Pixar tells a story of culture and family.

 

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