Read on to discover what movies are coming out this month and tell us in the comments below what you’re looking forward to!

Onward

Set in a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on a quest to discover if there is still magic out there. Featuring the voices of Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy).

Mulan

A live-action feature film based on Disney’s ‘Mulan’ follows a young Chinese maiden disguises herself as a male warrior in order to save her father. Starring Yifei Liu, Li Gong, and Jet Li.

A Quiet Place Part II

Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realise the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats lurking beyond the sand path. Starring Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy (Peaky Blinders).

I Still Believe

The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is always hope. Starring KJ Apa (Riverdale) and Britt Robertson (Tomorrowland).

Bloodshot

Based on the bestselling comic book, Ray Garrison is a soldier recently killed in action and brought back to life as the superhero Bloodshot by the RST corporation. With an army of nanotechnology in his veins, he’s an unstoppable force –stronger than ever and able to heal instantly. But in controlling his body, the company has sway over his mind and memories, too. Now, Ray doesn’t know what’s real and what’s not – but he’s on a mission to find out. Starring Vin Diesel (The Fast and the Furious), Sam Heughan (Outlander), and Eiza González (Baby Driver).

Stargirl

Stargirl from Disney+ is a tender and offbeat coming-of-age story based on the critically-acclaimed, New York Times’ best-selling young adult novel about an unassuming high schooler who finds himself inexplicably drawn to the free-spirited new girl, whose unconventional ways change how they see themselves…and their world. Starring Grace VanderWaal, Graham Verchere (The Good Doctor), and Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad).

Spenser Confidential

When two Boston police officers are murdered, ex-cop Spenser teams up with his no-nonsense roommate, Hawk, to take down criminals. Starring Mark Wahlberg (Ted) and Winston Duke (Black Panther).

The Hunt

Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing. They don’t know where they are, or how they got there. They don’t know they’ve been chosen – for a very specific purpose – The Hunt. Starring Betty Gilpin (GLOW), Emma Roberts (We’re The Millers), Justin Hartley (This Is Us), and Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby).

My Spy

A hardened CIA operative finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family. Starring Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Chloe Coleman (Big Little Lies), and Ken Jeong (Community).

Finding The Way Back

A former HS basketball phenom, struggling with alcoholism, is offered a coaching job at his alma mater. As the team starts to win, he may have a reason to confront his old demons. But will it be enough to set him on the road to redemption? Starring Ben Affleck (Gone Girl) and Janina Gavankar (True Blood).

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So, if you’re after a sequel or new instalment, you can pick from Bad Boys For Life, A Quiet Place II, Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, Fast & Furious 9, Wonder Woman 1984, Top Gun: Maverick, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Minions 2, Bill and Ted Face The Music, Death On The Nile, Halloween Kills, Godzilla vs Kong, and Coming 2 America… Phew, and this isn’t even all the 2020 movie releases, plus there’s also a few prequels scattered throughout the year too!

Read on to discover a few of 2020’s movie releases and tell us what you’re looking forward to in the comments below!

JANUARY

The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle

After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England, hermits himself away. But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure. Starring Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Homecoming), Emma Thompson (Love Actually), and Michael Sheen (Masters of Sex).

The Gentlemen

A very British drug lord tries to sell off his highly profitable empire to a dynasty of Oklahoma billionaires. Starring Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club), Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy), Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey), and Jeremy Strong (Succession).

Bad Boys For Life

Marcus Burnett is now a police inspector and Mike Lowery is in a midlife crisis. They unite again when an Albanian mercenary, whose brother they killed, promises them an important bonus. Starring Will Smith (Bad Boys), Martin Lawrence (Bad Boys), Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical), and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings).

The Rhythm Section

FEBRUARY

Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn

After splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroes Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord. Starring Margot Robbie (Suicide Squad), Ewan McGregor (Moulin Rouge), and Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World).

Sonic The Hedgehog

A cop in the rural town of Green Hills will help Sonic escape from the government who is looking to capture him. Starring Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation), Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty), Tika Sumpter (mixed-ish), and James Marsden (X-Men).

Bloodshot

Based on the bestselling comic book, Vin Diesel stars as Ray Garrison, a soldier recently killed in action and brought back to life as the superhero Bloodshot by the RST corporation. With an army of nanotechnology in his veins, he’s an unstoppable force –stronger than ever and able to heal instantly. But in controlling his body, the company has sway over his mind and memories, too. Now, Ray doesn’t know what’s real and what’s not – but he’s on a mission to find out. Starring Vin Diesel (Fast & Furious), Sam Heughan (Outlander), and Eiza González (Baby Driver).

The Invisible Man

When Cecilia’s abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. Starring Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale), Oliver Jackson-Cohen (The Haunting of Hill House), and Aldis Hodge (City On A Hill).

MARCH

Mulan

A young Chinese maiden disguises herself as a male warrior in order to save her father. A live-action feature film based on Disney’s ‘Mulan.’ Starring Yifei Liu, Li Gong, and Jet Li.

Onward

Set in a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on a quest to discover if there is still magic out there. Featuring the voices of Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy).

A Quiet Place: Part II

The sequel to the 2018 movie, A Quiet Place. Currently the plot of the movie is unknown. Starring Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy (Peaky Blinders).

I Still Believe

The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is always hope. Starring KJ Apa (Riverdale) and Britt Robertson (Tomorrowland).

APRIL

No Time To Die

Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. Starring Daniel Craig, Léa Seydoux, Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody), and Lashana Lynch (Captain Marvel).

The New Mutants

Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy (Split), Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones), Antonio Banderas (The Mask of Zorro), and Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things).

The Secret Garden

When Mary Lennox’s parents suddenly die, she is sent to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven, on his remote country estate deep in the Yorkshire moors. While exploring, she discovers a hidden magical garden. Starring Dixie Egerickx, Colin Firth (Kingsman), and Julie Walters (Harry Potter).

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

Despite his efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his reputation for mischief among the other rabbits. Once he adventures out of the garden Peter finds himself in a world where mischief is appreciated, but soon his family come to bring him home.

MAY

Black Widow

A film about Natasha Romanoff in her quests between the films Civil War and Infinity War. Starring Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh (Outlaw King), Rachel Weisz (The Favourite), and David Harbour (Stranger Things).

The Woman In The Window

An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbours only to witness a disturbing act of violence. Starring Amy Adams (Sharp Objects), Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight), and Julianne Moore (Still Alice).

Artemis Fowl

Artemis Fowl II, a young Irish criminal mastermind, kidnaps the fairy LEPrecon officer Holly Short for ransom to fund the search for his missing father in order to restore the family fortune. Starring Josh Gad (Beauty and the Beast), Hong Chau (Watchmen), and Judi Dench (Skyfall).

Fast & Furious 9

The ninth instalment of the Fast & Furious franchise. Starring Vin Diesel, John Cena, Helen Mirren, Michelle Rodriguez, and Nathalie Emmanuel.

JUNE

Wonder Woman 1984

Wonder Woman squares off against the Cheetah, a villainess who possesses superhuman strength and agility. Starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones), and Kristen Wiig (Bridesmaid).

In The Heights

A feature version of the Broadway musical, in which a bodega owner has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother’s fortune. Starring Anthony Ramos (A Star Is Born), Dascha Polanco (Orange Is The New Black), Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), and Lin-Manuel Miranda (Mary Poppins Returns).

Top Gun: Maverick

Pete “Maverick” Mitchell mentors a new generation of U.S. Navy fighter pilots. Starring Tom Cruise, Monica Barbaro (UnREAL), Miles Teller (Fantastic Four), and Glen Powell (Scream Queens).

Soul

A musician who has lost his passion for music is transported out of his body and must find his way back with the help of an infant soul learning about herself. Featuring the voices of Jamie Foxx (Django Unchained), Tina Fey (30 Rock), and Daveed Diggs (Black-ish).

JULY

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Ghostbusters: Afterlife is an upcoming American fantasy comedy film directed by Jason Reitman from a screenplay by Reitman and Gil Kenan. Starring Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things), and Mckenna Grace (Designated Survivor).

Jungle Cruise

Based on Disneyland’s theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travellers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles, but with a supernatural element. Starring Dwayne Johnson (Jumanji), Emily Blunt (Mary Poppins Returns), and Jack Whitehall (Good Omens).

Minions: The Rise of Gru

The continuation of the adventures of the Minions, always in search of a tyrannical leader.

Free Guy

A bank teller discovers that he’s actually an NPC inside a brutal, open world video game. Starring Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Jodie Comer (Killing Eve), Channing Tatum (Magic Mike), and Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok).

AUGUST

Bill & Ted Face the Music

Once told they’d save the universe during a time-travelling adventure, 2 would-be rockers from San Dimas, California find themselves as middle-aged dads still trying to crank out a hit song and fulfil their destiny.

Infinite

A man discovers that his hallucinations are actually visions from past lives. Starring Mark Wahlberg (Ted), Jason Mantzoukas (The Good Place), and Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years A Slave).

The One and Only Ivan

A gorilla named Ivan tries to piece together his past with the help of an elephant named Stella as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity. Featuring the voices of Angelina Jolie, Helen Mirren, Danny DeVito, and Sam Rockwell.

SEPTEMBER

The King’s Man

As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them. Starring Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter), Harris Dickinson (Maleficent: Mistress of Evil), and Gemma Arterton (Prince of Persia).

Last Night In Soho

A young girl, passionate in fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to fall apart with shady consequences. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch), Thomasin McKenzie (The King), and Matt Smith (Doctor Who).

Monster Hunter

When Lt. Artemis and her loyal soldiers are transported to a new world, they engage in a desperate battle for survival against enormous enemies with incredible powers. Feature film based on the video game by Capcom. Starring Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil), Tony Jaa, and Ron Perlman (Hellboy).

The Many Saints of Newark

A look at the formative years of New Jersey gangster, Tony Soprano. Starring Michael Gandolfini, Vera Farmiga, Jon Bernthal, Billy Magnussen, Ray Liotta, Corey Stoll, and Alessandro Nivola.

OCTOBER

Death On The Nile

While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress. Starring Kenneth Branagh (Murder on the Orient Express), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Armie Hammer (Call Me By Your Name), Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones), and Letitia Wright (Black Panther).

The Witches

Based on Roald Dahl’s 1983 classic book ‘The Witches’, the story tells the scary, funny and imaginative tale of a seven year old boy who has a run in with some real life witches! Starring Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada), Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures), and Stanley Tucci (Easy A).

Halloween Kills

The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween series.

BIOS

On a post-apocalyptic earth, a robot, built to protect the life of his dying creator’s beloved dog, learns about life, love, friendship and what it means to be human. Starring Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump), Samira Wiley (Orange Is The New Black), and Skeet Ulrich (Riverdale).

NOVEMBER

Eternals

The saga of the Eternals, a race of immortal beings who lived on Earth and shaped its history and civilisations. Starring Gemma Chan (Crazy Rich Asians), Angelina Jolie (Maleficent), Kit Harington (Game of Thrones), and Richard Madden (Game of Thrones).

Godzilla vs Kong

As the gigantic Kong meets the unstoppable Godzilla, the world watches to see which one of them will become King of the Monsters. Starring Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things), Eiza González (Baby Driver), and Alexander Skarsgård (True Blood).

Red Notice

An Interpol agent tracks the world’s most wanted art thief. Starring Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Dwayne Johnson (Jumanji), and Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool).

Raya and the Last Dragon

In a realm known as Lumandra, a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, a warrior named Raya is determined to find the last dragon. Starring Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians) and Cassie Steele.

DECEMBER

Uncharted

The story is a prequel to the games, starring Holland as a younger Drake, showing us details of how he came to meet and befriend Sully. Starring Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Mark Wahlberg (Ted).

West Side Story

An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love, and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Starring Ansel Elgort (The Fault In Our Stars) and Rachel Zegler.

Coming 2 America

Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet the unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda. A sequel to the 1988 comedy ‘Coming to America’. Starring Eddie Murphy, Tracy Morgan, and Leslie Jones.

Dune

Feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel, about the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy. Starring Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible – Fallout), Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name), Jason Momoa (Game of Thrones), and Oscar Issac (Star Wars: The Force Awakens).

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Mulan (1998) is an American animated film, directed by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook, that explores the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan — a female Chinese warrior that lived in the period of Northern and Southern dynasties in China. The film endeavours to retell Mulan’s history, whilst catering to family audiences, and achieves a high standard of storytelling that many Disney princess movies of its time period failed to uphold.

1. Mulan does not allow herself to be defined by her beauty

It is commonly seen throughout many Disney princess movies that the female protagonist is glorified for her unnatural beauty, which continues to serve as a pervasive asset throughout the storyline. Females are often objectified in movies such as Sleeping Beauty (1959) and Beauty and the Beast (1991), where women are devalued and derived of all characteristic traits, to instead embody thin waists, narrow wrists and long legs.

Mulan strays from this misogyny, as the main character, Mulan, disguises herself as a male in order to join the Chinese army in her father’s place. This act requiring her to obscure all her feminine traits so as to avoid execution. This allows for Disney to elaborate upon Mulan’s personality around her fellow comrades and commanders, as she is regarded as an equal and treated as such — exchanging banter and brawls without fear of gender restrictions, thus allowing viewers to connect with Mulan on a more personal level.

2. Mulan breaks stereotypes, proving women to be just as worthy an opponent in battle

Up until the 21st century, women were considered weak and unworthy in battle, a stereotype that was reinforced a large amount in the film industry. By this way, Mulan proves to be a film well ahead of its time, as the film portrays Mulan to be a skilled tactician and soldier.

Whilst venturing through a mountain pass, the small party led by Li Shang was ambushed by the Huns due to a misfired cannon, leading to an overwhelming cavalry charge that would have killed Shang’s forces, if not for Mulan. Her assessment of the mountains fragile disposition, ultimately led to the subsequent immobilisation, and death via burial alive, of the entire Hun army — that of which not even General Li, an experienced war veteran could achieve.

Mulan continues to prove herself as a worthy opponent throughout the duration of the movie, both in training and in war, managing to defeat the surviving party of Hun soldiers through the utility of her feminine aspects. Utilising her weakness, as her greatest source of strength in outsmarting her enemies — wielding their underestimation of her to get close enough to attack.

3. Mulan teaches the importance of family bonds

Mulan is one of the few known Disney Princess movies to provide living parents to the main protagonist, allowing the directors to elaborate on household relations between the following characters; mother, daughter, father, and grandmother.

Many Disney Princesses, such as Ariel, Jasmine, Belle, Anna and Elsa, Cinderella, and Snow White, exploit the loss of a parent to build character, however, this is flawed as the characters are often portrayed as feeling isolated and separated from their external world. With it being common for the character to experience social alienation, and as a consequence desperately seek relationships in any who show slight affection or interest.

Thus, Mulan differs in this perspective, as possessing a family has allowed Mulan to build those foundational connections that are pivotal in her personal growth. With family members serving as a site for support and moral influence throughout her youth — allowing her to mature into an opinionated and independent woman, despite the restrictions of her time. This, although, means that Mulan has more responsibilities and inevitably more to lose.

4. Mulan creates a realistic romance

The romantic aspect of Mulan serves as a background feature of the principal storyline, only developing partly half-way through the film between Mulan and Li Shang without impeding the main plot. It is artfully constructed and delves into the genuine truth of any real relationship — that your partner is human, and like you, is imperfect. Many Disney Princess movies fail to acknowledge this fact of life, putting pressure on attaining the ‘perfect’ romantic partner, however, Mulan unveils that a relationship comes with problems (hurdles to overcome). It also emphasises that these problems cannot be fixed by the other, rather by yourself, in other words, your partner cannot ‘fix you’ and it’s unrealistic to rely upon them in this way. To this extent, Mulan shows the flaws in relationships like ‘Beauty and the Beast’, as both characters in the film depended upon the other for their own self-worth, rather than working on loving themselves for who they are. Thus, throughout the development of Mulan and Li Shang’s relationship, they both challenge the other to become a better person, by teaching the other important lessons regarding trust, respect and honesty, per their actions and words. In principle, it rather being love at first battle than love at first sight, as they grow to love one another over the duration of the film, overcoming obstacles such as the death of comrades and one’s duty to honour.

5. The song ‘Reflection’ analyses the deep institutionalised flaws of society

The famous song ‘Reflection’, written by artist Lea Salonga, provokes audiences to ponder the omissions of contemporary culture and the irrational expectations placed upon individuals. The lyrics, “Can it be I’m not meant to play this part?”, exhibits the internal struggle of attempting to reconcile your own desires and dreams, whilst appeasing others. Where, “why is my reflection someone I don’t know,” analyses the premeditated moulds and assumptions orchestrated by society — that a woman of 4th century China would fulfil the conventional family role of bearing sons and maintaining the household as a “docile lamb”. Mulan visibly battles against these roles, whilst still wishing to bring her family its due honour, however much it destroys her inside. Moreover, in the final line, “When will my reflection show, who I am, inside?” Mulan wipes away half of her excessive makeup, to establish two contrasting visages of one face; one of which is her true self, concealed from sight, and the other is the facade she wears. This visual representation demonstrates the constraints humans are burdened with, as Mulan is only ever seen as a pretty face, and treated as such. In summary, the ballad apprises the problem of identity, and the mask we all must contribute to society.

6. Mulan teaches that strength is all about personality, not gender

Mulan has a considerable capacity for resilience, capable of surpassing any adversities that she faces, both psychologically and physically. As seen throughout the course of her experience in the Chinese army, Mulan is faced with a multitude of complications or challenges, however, she manages to prevail each time without fail — learning how to succeed where others haven’t.

For instance, in the scene where Li Shang tasks his men with climbing a lofty pole given two weights (‘Diligence’ and ‘Strength’) are bound to each hand, each person fails, including Mulan. In spite of this, although, Mulan does not give up, recognising the task as both a logic and agility exercise, for the weights were impediments alone, but knotted together they aided rather than hindered progress.

This is just one example of many throughout the course of Mulan’s rigorous training regime, and it can be observed by audiences the visible improvement Mulan obtains — where originally she could barely run 500 metres with barrels of water, to at the end leading the pack.

7. Mulan is the most selfless Disney Princess

Selflessness is a valuable attribute commonly displayed in Mulan’s temperament, as she is illustrated to concern herself more with the wellbeing and wishes of others than her own time and time again. Moreover, in all her success Mulan never lost herself, in the end choosing her simple life over the imperial position offered to her — truly demonstrating that all of Mulan’s actions were not for self-gain.

8. Mulan manages to convey a true representation of the horrors of war.

War is brutal and impersonal, it does not discriminate and Mulan conveys this message throughout the film. The main opposition China facing being the Huns, a nomadic people, whom in historical context caused frequent and devastating raids, with descriptions typically identifying the Huns as monsters.

As a nomadic people, the Huns were experienced horseback riders, providing them considerable military strength, given their disposition to living as roamers and hunters. Hun warfare, was also built to subdue enemies, with a medley of voices (battle cries) creating a savage noise. Also being lightly equipped, as shown by Shan Yu, the Huns were enabled agility and ease of movement in battle, much like the fictional Dothraki of Game of Thrones.

In Mulan  the devastation of the Huns is emphasised by the burned landscape of a village, in which both General Li’s army and the innocent villagers were slaughtered. The abandoned child’s toy Mulan discovers functioning as a representation of loss and suffering, the inevitable cost of war — death. Soldiers are exhibited to become torn, desiring for revenge yet battling the conflict of honour, or to become manifestations of guilt and shame, struggling at the concept of taking lives. Moveover, in the first battle upon the mountain, the scene showed the helplessness of many soldiers, with group panic erupting by part of exhaustion and physical ailments.

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Simone de Beauvoir once said “one is not born, but rather becomes, a woman” and while this statement has pointed out the primitive and stereotypical moulds women are forced to fit into, it also allowed women to break free from the society’s imprisoned misconceptions. And what better way to defy the society than by redefining the meaning of women on the big screen.

Read on to discover ten movies starring powerful women and who are also redefining womanhood!

Mona Lisa Smile

At a time where women were allowed to study but barely acknowledged as students rather than future wives, Katherine Watson came to break the chains of an institution that refused to see women as nothing more than a wife. The movie is as empowering for women as it is for every other person alive; education will take you places, kids.

Gone Girl
TRAILER

Gillian Flynn’s disturbing, powerful, fascinating and critically acclaimed novel has been adapted into the big screen under the same name. It definitely defies everything the world shapes women into: the perfect behaviour, the perfect planner, the perfect wife and so on of that same old mantra. However, Amy Dunne manages to portray the perfectly dangerous—if not psychopathic—human. Not to say that she is a great role model for any human out there, but she sure is one of the most brilliant characters to have ever been written!

Hidden Figures

In a gender and racial segregated America, Hidden Figures—an autobiographical movie—portrays the real stories of three of America’s black female mathematicians at NASA. Simply put, it’s one of the best and greatest movies of all time! Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe killed it on the big screen! #GirlPower

Zootopia
TRAILER

You know how hard it is, but not impossible, for women to work in a male-dominated profession?! Despite being an animated film, Zootopia makes it clear that women can, as officer Bunny (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) enters the police force and has to prove to her male counterparts that not only that she’s capable of doing her job, but that she can do it well. Yup! Even animation has stepped up their game, wake up world!

Joy

“Life gets better after divorce” is definitely not the point of that movie, but always a brightside to remember. Joy is another autobiographical film just to prove that women kick ass in real life just as much as they do on-screen. Joy Monagano literally turned her life upside down and made herself filthy rich by believing in herself and her ambitions. This movie will get your adrenaline pumped and you won’t rest until you start building your own empire.

Brave
TRAILER

I love when Disney highlights social problems through great animation! Even though not every girl in the world is in line to become the next heir to a throne, but some of them are forced to marry for one reason or another. As some societies or Jane Austen have that fixed image of a husband as a safe haven on earth, which is utter and complete bullshit. Thank you Merida for proving them wrong!

Precious

This is a survival story based on the novel Push by Sapphire, Precious is a 16-year-old girl living in an abusive household. The movie discusses the mental and physical results of abuse, while also showing the importance of being a good teacher.

Erin Brockovich
TRAILER

Julia Roberts strikes again along with autobiographical movies about powerful and brilliant women just keep on coming. Erin Brockovich is the real story of a woman who brought down Pacific Gas and Electric Company who were responsible for the contamination of drinking water in Hinkley. It’s fierce, lively and most of all true!

Mulan

A brilliant strategist, beautiful, loyal, and a warrior; that is Mulan, and SHE SAVED CHINA!! Need I say more?!

Hermione Granger and How She Saves The World Every Damn Time!

Yes, she may not be “the chosen one”, but she is definitely the one that got all the answers. She is loyal, fierce, and the brightest witch of her age. A role model to look up to, even when she was a cat!

Any other strong female leads you would add? Tell us in the comments below!

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If there’s one thing that is certain in life, it’s that Disney movies will always be a hit and as an adult, and like many others out there, I still love Disney. We all have our favourite films and characters, but how do they fare against one another?

Let’s start with the sidekicks, as they are the ones who are often forgotten. We’ve decided to tackle the near-impossible task of ranking Disney sidekicks into a top 10! While many great candidates, from Thumper to Baloo and Gus Gus, didn’t make it into our list, would someone else be on yours?

Who’s your top Disney sidekick? Let us know in the comments below!

10. Flounder (The Little Mermaid)

PROS: An adorable little fish and his petite size is a bonus when it comes to escaping from sharks!
CONS: Unfortunately he helps or lets Ariel do lots of questionable things. There’s a line between being a supportive friend and letting your friend pine over a human and give up her voice for him. Yes?

9. Timon and Pumbaa (The Lion King)

PROS: This sidekick duo adds much-needed humour to this emotional story and with the best musical numbers, they clearly were successful since they got their own sequel.
CONS: Prey befriending a common predator? Except we do love those unlikely animal friendship videos…

8. Louis (Princess and the Frog)

PROS: Hilariously incompetent, endearing and who doesn’t love a shy, jazz-playing swamp crocodile?
CONS: Just a little lazy and lacks self-confidence, but he does make a great underdog character.

7. Maximus and Pascal (Tangled)

PROS: A horse and a chameleon makes another unlikely animal pairing. They’re both smarter and more resourceful than the humans are most of the time, so they owe them a lot.
CONS: Neither can speak which leads to a language barrier that not everyone can cross as easily as Rapunzel.

6. Genie (Aladdin)

PROS: The amazing voice of Robin Williams brings this character to the next level. He’s also responsible for most of the humour in the movie and probably one of the more popular Disney characters of all time.
CONS: Aladdin is an idiot and doesn’t listen to him ever. He also has no choice but to be a major enabler.

5. Lumiere (Beauty and the Beast)

PROS: This movie has a ton of sidekicks, but Lumiere beats them all. With a killer accent, the master of sick burns (ha, get it?), and he gets the best musical number of the movie!
CONS: Only gets to be a human for like 2 minutes and is a non-human servant for a jerky beast.

4. Raymond (Princess and the Frog)

PROS: Somehow a freaking firefly steals the show, and he is the sweetest, most lovable sidekick ever. Well, he is in love with a star for heaven’s sake. My nomination for most underrated character.
CONS: [SPOILER] Unfortunately faces the  most tragic death in a Disney movie.

3. Mushu (Mulan)

PROS: Eddie Murphy. Isn’t that enough? Also, he’s a tiny, sassy ass dragon.
CONS: Major inferiority complex.

2. Olaf (Frozen)

PROS: Best part of the movie and received a ton of hype. He’s also the king of one-liners without even knowing it and he is a snowman that wants to go to the beach…
CONS: Doesn’t have a solo movie yet. Need it ASAP.

1. Dory (Finding Nemo)

PROS: The greatest Disney character of all time! Dory has got the proof with her own solo movie and she’s also constantly quoted by real life humans.
CONS: Zero.

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