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Top 10 films to watch in 2015

2015 is set to be a strong year for must-see movies! From the ones that'll have you laughing, crying and even hiding behind your hands, we've picked our top 10 films of the year ahead.
By Victoria Crowe
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1

Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Face, Head, Smile, Mouth, People, Eye, Social group, Hand, Happy, Community,
A star-studded exotic film (Bill Nighy, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Richard Gere) that we can't wait for. If the previous feature is anything to go by this will be both an uplifting and tear-inducing experience.

Release date: 27th February 2015

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2

Foxcatcher

Human, Textile, Denim, Jeans, Sitting, Wall, Picture frame, Interior design, Art, Street fashion,
A tragic thriller about American Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) and his brother. Touching and terrifyingly based on a true story.

Release date: 9th January 2015
 
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3

Far from the Madding Crowd

Dress, Forest, Trunk, Gown, Woodland, Costume, Love, Old-growth forest, Victorian fashion, Northern hardwood forest,
Based on the Thomas Hardy novel of the same name, this film tells the story of a beautiful woman (Carey Mulligan) who courts three different men. Singing and romance? What could be better!

Release date: 1st May 2015
 
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4

Cinderella

Dress, Gown, Toy, Embellishment, hoopskirt, Bridal clothing, One-piece garment, Haute couture, Light fixture, Overskirt,
Lily James stars as Cinderella in this fairytale with a beautiful 1950s theme. The best bit is that the kids will love it too!

Release date: 27th March 2015
 
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5

Wild

People in nature, Bag, Travel, Electric blue, Luggage and bags, Backpacking, Adventure, Outcrop, Backpack, Hiking,
A Golden Globe nominated Reese Witherspoon stars in this one-woman journey of body and mind.

Release date: 16th January 2015
 
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6

Theory of Everything

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This touching biopic stars Eddie Redmayne as Stephen Hawking, exploring the relationship with his wife in the backdrop of his illness.

Release date: 1st January 2015
 
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7

Fifty Shades of Grey

Musical instrument, Pianist, Musician, Keyboard, Human body, Artist, Musical instrument accessory, Recital, Piano, Jazz pianist,
This raunchy Valentines Day film has been in the news ever since it was annouced. Allegedly, the actor playing Mr Grey, Jamie Dornan, did his research by visiting a sex dungeon...

Release date: 13th February 2015
 
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8

Into the Woods

Tree, Leaf, Deciduous, Forest, Autumn, Woodland, Jungle, Northern hardwood forest, Temperate broadleaf and mixed forest,
A heartwarming Disney musical, this film starring James Corden and Meryl Streep has a new approach to happy endings.

Release date: 9th January 2015
 
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9

A Little Chaos

Jewellery, Fashion, Bag, Necklace, Luggage and bags, Embellishment, Body jewelry, Victorian fashion, Day dress, Vintage clothing,
Starring Kate Winslett as a female landscape gardener in the decadent court of Louis XIV, this will be a feast for your eyes, and may even inspire your own garden too!

Release date: 17th April 2015
 
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10

Dior and I

Arm, Dress, Outerwear, Strapless dress, Formal wear, One-piece garment, Fashion, Cocktail dress, Day dress, Waist,
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the glittering world of fashion with this French language film. Meet the artisans who helped Raf Simons reach his eight week target, while actress Jennifer Lawrence and Vogue editor Anna Wintour also make an appearance.

Release date: 27th March 2015
 
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