With the tail end of summer approaching, movie fans are starting to look forward to what is generally considered the better half of the year for film. Between the end of summer and the Christmas holidays, we tend to start seeing the true awards contenders of the year, so it’s always an enjoyable time to be at the movies.

However, the midway point of the year is also a good time to look back at the best films so far. So here are a few words on the 5 best films of 2013 so far, some of which you may be able to purchase on Blue Ray or stream through Picture Box Films on Virgin before long.

5. Iron Man 3

It’s getting tough to rank the Marvel movies against each other, but it’s safe to say that this third Iron Man movie held its own. The movie is about Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) facing a new nemesis – an international terrorist called The Mandarin – while dealing with an anxiety issue that resulted from the events of “The Avengers.” It’s messy at times, but at its core this is one of Marvel’s smartest movies – and let’s face it, 2 hours of Tony Stark is okay by us!

4. Mud

This is a very simple movie about a fugitive named Mud (Matthew McConaughey) hiding out on a Mississippi River island. Mud is trying to evade hit men and law officers at the same time, but refuses to skip town without attempting to reunite with his lost love. Meanwhile, two young boys from the area stumble on Mud’s hideout and decide to help him as best they can. It’s simple, but very well done.

3. Star Trek Into Darkness

2009’s “Star Trek” reboot was a resounding success, largely because it was simply a lot of fun. It didn’t take itself too seriously, and it didn’t delve so far into Star Trek lore as to only be appealing to lifelong fans. This second installment of the 21st century franchise achieves the same success in much the same way. The movie is about the rise of the villain Kahn (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his battle with Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) and Star Fleet.

2. This Is The End

It’s definitely not for everybody, but if you’re a fan of Hollywood’s young comedians – Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, James Franco, Craig Robinson, etc. – you’ll love it. In this movie, these actors all play themselves (or lightly fictionalized versions of themselves), with the premise being that a bunch of celebrities partying at Franco’s house have to survive the sudden apocalypse. It’s exactly as goofy as its premise, in a brilliant way.

1. The Great Gatsby

The latest and best Gatsby adaption is bold, but beautiful. From a hip-hop soundtrack, to vivid visuals, to a star in Leonardo DiCaprio whose personal reputation risked overshadowing Gatsby’s, this movie took a lot of risks – and they all paid off perfectly.

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