5 Movies with Summer Ambience to Keep You Warm This February
These five films, all different from each other, perfectly represent the last few decades of cinema.
With only a month of winter left before spring, many people are already looking forward to summer. Here are five movies that will shower you with summertime warmth.
No Hard Feelings (2023, 6.4 on IMDb)
One of the lesser-known premieres of 2023, this adult comedy was getting a lot of attention until the release of Barbie and Oppenheimer and the beginning of the actors' strike.
Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Andrew Barth Feldman, the film tells the story of Maddie Barker, a woman in her early thirties struggling to make ends meet with menial jobs. When her Uber car is repossessed by the bank until she pays off her late mother's mortgage, Maddie finds a gig - some helicopter parents hire a woman to help their reclusive teenage son 'prepare' for college.
You may find the movie a bit raunchy, but you'll definitely find it hilarious. It will also give you a perfect sense of summer.
50 First Dates (2004, 6.8 on IMDb)
This classic romcom is representative of its decade. It stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore and is set in Oahu, Hawaii, with its lush greenery and sunny beaches. More importantly, the movie follows a couple trying to be together against all odds and the girl's severe amnesia. In other words, it is a heartwarming watch.
Crazy Rich Asians (2018, 6.9 on IMDb)
Featuring an all-Asian cast, this dramedy made a splash at the time of its release, grossing a whopping $239 million on a $30 million budget. The movie centers on New York University economics professor Rachel Chu, who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend to meet his family, only to discover that they are insanely rich.
Extremely amusing and thought-provoking, CRA will help you immerse yourself in the tropical heat of the place and get in the mood for summer.
Chef (2014, 7.3 on IMDb)
The road comedy-drama follows Jon Favreau's titular character as he travels the southern states with his friend and son, cooking traditional Cuban food out of the vehicle. As the character navigates this new stage of his career, he must also rebuild a relationship with his estranged child and mend fences with his ex-wife.
The movie is bright and delicious - what else do you need to know to watch it?
Moonrise Kingdom (2012, 7.8 on IMDb)
Listed by the BBC as one of the greatest films of the 21st century, this coming-of-age dramedy centers on two teens who escape their legal guardians one summer to be together. Set on New Penzance, a fictional island off the coast of New England, the film explores the difficulties of growing up orphaned, peer pressure, and finding one's soul mates in a world that seems so alien and hostile.
It's a heartfelt story with an unforgettable summer ambiance.