The summer holidays: a chance to re-invent yourself, see another part of the world or just sit back and get some much need ‘R&R’. Marking the end of an era or the start of something new, those wistful, carefree days represent a separation from the norm giving rise to fairy-tale like adventures unthinkable in the more middling months. As such, whether it’s Spielberg tormenting Amity Island holidaymakers or Spike Lee turning up the heat on racial tensions, it’s easy to see why filmmakers have so often been drawn to the mythology of the long hot summer. So before you pack your bags or break out the barbeque, here are five films imbued with the spirit of the sunny season, guaranteed to get you in the mood for your summer break.
