With summer gone, you may be wishing for the warm weather to return. Summer means trips to the beach, ice cream, and enjoying those action-packed summer blockbusters. These films have explosions, excitement and always feature a cast of your favorite characters. But just because summer is over doesn't mean you have to pine for the warmer days. The arrival of fall brings more than just cold weather. Fall means a new round of movies that are sure to satisfy what summer films left you hoping for more of.
1. "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" (September 30th)
This best-selling novel finally gets its film adaption. Featuring a fantastic cast of stellar child actors portraying strange children, "Miss Peregrine's" is perfect for setting that spooky fall mood. This film centers on an orphanage for children with very specific traits. Channeling "American Horror Story", this film has mystery, suspense, spooks and even a little bit of humor. In addition, if you've already binge-watched "Stranger Things," this film fills the Eleven-sized hole in your heart as well. "Miss Peregrine's" is an ideal fall film.
2. "The Girl on the Train" (October 7)
Another book to movie adaptation, this film is one of the most highly anticipated releases of the fall season. Starring Emily Blunt as Rachel Watson, an alcoholic woman losing grips on her sanity, "The Girl on the Train" also features Justin Theroux, Allison Janney and Lisa Kudrow. This film follows in the wake of the success of "Gone Girl" with plenty of twists and turns, filled with intricacies from the plot to the characters themselves. The novel itself has gasp-worthy plot points and devious, scheming villains, and its transition to the big screen will surely be a success.
3. "Doctor Strange" (November 4)
The latest installment in Marvel's quest to bring every comic book you've ever loved to life, "Doctor Strange" features Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange. This movie adds another story to the ever-expanding Marvel universe by introducing fans to a real-life Dr. Strange as well as rewarding old fans with a movie adaption that's sure to please. While we wait for the latest "Avengers", and the newest "Spiderman," this film can provide some much-needed superhero excitement.
4. "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (November 18)
It's been five years since anything even remotely Harry Potter has graced the silver screen. Finally, after months of waiting, the latest installment in the adventures of the wizarding world has arrived. Eddie Redmayne stars in this film based on one of the textbooks every Hogwarts student has read. The Harry Potter hype has certainly not died down, and this film's debut will surely prove that.
5. "Moana" (November 23)
A new Disney princess has arrived just in time for the holidays. "Moana" is a tale of adventure and excitement and is sure to engage young audiences and all fans of Disney alike. "Moana" focuses on a young girl and a demigod and their quest to find a mythical island. Starring Auil'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson, and featuring music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, this film is guaranteed to be a treat.
