Autumn 2014 movie releases

For many people, autumn is their favourite season, as the leaves start to transform into wispy and deliciously golden brown hues, while the air is still warm enough to go outside and fully absorb the crisp beauty of the outdoors. Autumn is also a period where it’s great to spend time indoors, as the holiday fever starts, and many people choose to partake in fun-filled activates such as playing video games, or go online and play Euro Palace casino games.

It’s also a great time to be indoors if you’re a film enthusiast, as a host of terrific movies are being released this fall in the cinemas. Here is a sample of some of the great movies you should try out this autumn, 2014:

The Judge (Drama)

Plot

Hank Palmer, a big city lawyer, returns to his childhood home, where his father, the town’s judge, has been suspected of murder. As he strives to discover the truth, Hank reconnects along the way with his estranged family.

Cast

The film features a stellar cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga and Billy Bob Thornton, while David Dobkin directs.

I am Ali  (Documentary)

Plot

This documentary tells the life story of the boxing legend Muhammad Ali, through unprecedented access to his archive of audio journals, along with interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends. The film provides a rounded overview of one of the most renowned and inspiring public figures in history.

Cast                                                                                                             

Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Ali Jnr., Hana Ali and Maryum Ali.

St.Vincent  (Comedy)

Plot

A young boy whose parents have recently divorced discovers an unlikely friend and mentor in the form of his bawdy, misanthropic and hedonistic war veteran neighbour, played by the one and only bill Murray.

Cast

The quirky and brilliant Bill Murray stars, along with current comedy heavyweight Melissa McCarthy, and Naomi Watts. Theodore Melfi directs this comedy.

Fury  (Action Drama)

Plot

This movie is set in April 1945, at the climax of World War II. As the Allies make their final push in Europe to defeat the Nazis, a battle-hardened army sergeant called Wardaddy commands Sherman tank and its 5-man crew on a deadly mission to take place behind enemy lines. With the men out-gunned, out-numbered, and containing a rookie solder in their platoon, they face overwhelming odds in their attempts to strike a blow at the heart of Nazi Germany.

Cast

Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt stars, along with Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, and Michael Pena, while David Ayer directs.

Listen Up Phillip  (Drama)

Plot

As Philip awaits the publication of his second novel, anger rages inside him. He feels as though he has been pushed out of his adopted home city by the continuous crowds and noise; his deteriorating relationship with his photographer girlfriend Ashley, as well his own indifference to having to promote the novel. After receiving an offer from his idol Ike Zimmerman to take refuge in his isolated summer home, Phillip finally gets the peace he needs to focus on his favourite subject: himself.

Cast

An eclectic cast features, including Jason Schwartzman, Elisabeth Moss, Jonathan Pryce, and Krysten Ritter. Alex Ross Perry directs.