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Movies To See This Semester: Spring 2016 Edition

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Katie Murray Student Contributor, Towson University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Towson chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

There are a ton of high profile and highly anticipated movies coming out in theaters this spring. A large number of these movies are superhero films, from both Marvel and DC Comics, but that isn’t all that these next few months have in store for moviegoers. Here is a list of a few that you should look out for this spring:

 

Deadpool

February 12

Wade Wilson, played by the hilarious Ryan Reynolds, is on the hunt for revenge following an experimental procedure that left him horribly disfigured, but with super healing powers.  To exact his revenge, he adopts the guise of Deadpool—a sarcastic mercenary with an axe to grind and a sexual innuendo to make.

Starring Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller and Ed Skrein

 

Zoolander 2

February 12

Derek Zoolander is back and better than ever. Derek and Hansel—who is still so hot right now—are on a mission to reenter the modeling world. Welcome back your favorite characters, new ones to love and a ton of celebrity cameos to boot!

Starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Penélope Cruz, Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig

 

How To Be Single

February 12

If you’re spending this Valentine’s Day single and free, this may be just the movie for you. A group of friends struggle to find love in New York City and learn how to be on their own until that right person comes along.

Starring Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann and Alison Brie

 

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

March 4

Based on a true story and memoir by Kim Barker, ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ tells the story of journalist Kim Barker, played by comedy icon Tina Fey, and her experience abroad, covering the wars in the Middle East.

Starring Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman

 

The Divergent Series: Allegiant

March 18

In the final installment to the YA dystopian society series by Veronica Roth, Tris Prior continues to discover the truth and break the homogenous chains that bind her community.

Starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Zoë Kravitz, Naomi Watts and Jeff Daniels

 

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

March 25

In this new action-packed film by DC Comics, the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight go head-to-head. Superman and Batman must put their differences aside and come together to save the day…with some help from Wonder Woman.

Starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams and Jesse Eisenberg

 

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

March 25

In 2002, ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ introduced us to the meaning of #relationshipgoals with Toula and Ian. Now, the couple faces a new familial challenge—raising their teenage daughter. With another wedding and more hilarious family drama, Toula strives to remain sane in a world of big, fat crazy.

Starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett and Elena Kampouris

 

The Boss

April 8

Melissa McCarthy plays former company executive and ex-con, arrested for insider trading, Michelle Darnell. On a mission to redeem herself and reclaim her reputation, she looks for help in one of her employees, played by Kristen Bell. Michelle reenters the business world, maybe not in the way she had first anticipated.

Starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage and Kathy Bates

*Trailer features some strong language.

 

The Jungle Book

April 15

In this new addition to Disney’s live-action remakes, we reenter the jungle and join Mowgli on his epic adventure. Indulge your inner child and relive the magic of ‘The Jungle Book.’

Starring Neel Sethi, Scarlett Johansson, Idris Elba, Bill Murray, Christopher Walken, Lupita Nyong’o and Giancarlo Esposito

 

The Huntsman Winter’s War

April 22

Evil queen, Ravenna, from ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ (2012), is back and bringing trouble with her in the form of her sister, Freya. The Huntsman must now build up his own forces in order to take the two of them down, once and for all.

Starring Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain and Sam Claffin

 

Captain America: Civil War

May 6

The heroes divide, siding with either Captain America or Iron Man, in an epic battle that pits Avenger against Avenger and Avenger that may result in death, defeat and the end of the Avengers as we know them.

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Don Cheadle

Katie is a senior, and mass communications major on the advertising track with a minor in electronic media and film. Katie loves movies, especially Clue, but the full list is much longer! Her hobbies include writing, watching hilarious YouTube videos, listening to old '80s hits on repeat, and learning all about the hot new memes.