Five Virgin Movies That Are Best Enjoyed Al Fresco

The sun is shining and the rain has finally stopped - it must be summertime! Nothing says summer like sitting in your back garden with some ice cold drinks and a big bowl of popcorn. Throw a movie in the mix and you’ve got the perfect recipe for an ideal summer evening. And with Virgin Movies, you’re absolutely spoiled for choice! No matter the mood, or the type of night you’re going for, Virgin Movies has something for everyone. Here are five of our favourite movies that are best enjoyed al fresco!

Sing

Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €3.99

This animated family favourite is sure to get everyone in on the party. Business and koala Buster Moon is looking to save his theatre and turn his luck around when he comes up with the bright idea to hold a singing competition. The contest draws talent from every species, from shy elephant Meena to housewife and mother of twenty-five piglets, Rosita. Filled with hits from then and now, nobody will be able to resist the charm of this animated flick. Get the neighbourhood involved with this energetic sing along that’s fun for the whole family!

Mamma Mia!

Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €2.99

Nothing screams summertime like this effervescent comedy-drama-musical extravaganza! It’s a tale as old as time: girl meets boy, girl has baby, baby grows up to be a girl that has to figure out which one of her mom’s three love interests is her real father! All set to the timeless tunes of ABBA, this is the perfect summer movie to soundtrack a night spent with friends. Gather your own band of Super Troopers and dance the night away with this feel good favorite.

A Star Is Born

Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €3.99

There’s a reason this movie has been redone three separate times, it’s really that good. Lady Gaga plays our leading lady in the iteration as Ally, a talented singer-songwriter just trying to make it in showbiz. She is discovered by the gruff Jackson Maine, played by a scruffy Bradley Cooper, who plucks her out of obscurity and makes her, well, a star. However, the course of love never did run smoothly and neither does this love story. Lay out a picnic, light some candles, and enjoy the glow of the stars with this epic romance, perfect for a midsummer date night. Don’t forget the tissues!

Eat Pray Love

Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €2.99

This movie has got everything you need for a perfect al fresco summer evening: copious amounts of delicious food, lush and colourful travel imagery, and Julia Roberts. Follow Liz as she makes her way around the world via Italy, India, and Bali in search of herself and her higher purpose and a little love along the way. Have the romantic adventure of a lifetime, all from the comfort of your backyard with this flick.

The Great Gatsby

Available to rent now on Virgin Movies from €3.99

The 2013 version of The Great Gatsby is nothing short of a feast for the eyes. Director Baz Luhrmann brought his characteristic colour and quirkiness to this cautionary tale of a poor man, turned rich man, and made it into a dazzling fantasy world set in 1920s New York. It doesn’t hurt that the actors are gorgeous as well, from a dapper and dreamy Leo DiCaprio as Gatsby to an outright stunning Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan. Do your garden wall a favour and pop this beauty up on the projector. While you’re at it, crack open the champagne; trust me, you’re going to want a glass!