8 Hottest Movies of the Year: A Must-Watch List for 2016

2016 promises to be a sizzling year for cinema, with a plethora of new releases that will captivate audiences. If you want to stay culturally informed or simply enjoy great films filled with summer vibes, sex, and romance, this list is perfect for you. These eight hottest movies of the year are not just new releases; they are carefully selected films with deep plots, excellent actors, and the most beautiful erotic scenes.

Knight of Cups

There’s something mystical and seductive about Terrence Malick’s fantasy melodrama “Knight of Cups.” The title itself hints at the tarot deck, adding a layer of depth to the story of a man oscillating between extremes. A Los Angeles screenwriter, played by the charming Christian Bale, tries to rebuild his life after the death of his brother. Bale’s character lives a seemingly perfect life—wealthy, successful, and handsome—but something prevents him from being happy. In his search for inner balance and the meaning of life, he turns to alcohol, endless parties, and a series of passionate sexual encounters with a model, a stripper, and a married woman.

Despite touching on the universal theme of escaping pain through self-destruction, the film also explores breathtaking romance and true love. The protagonist’s inner world, dissected like a scalpel, reveals a labyrinth of perversions and tangled emotions. This film draws the viewer into a whirlpool of psychedelic visions, intense feelings, and vivid sex scenes, which make the movie more sensual and poignant.

Excellent cinematography and a stellar cast, including Natalie Portman, Cate Blanchett, and Teresa Palmer, will make you empathize with the protagonist’s philosophical and sexual journey throughout the film.

How to Be Single

“How to Be Single” is a daily comedy that tells the story of a young woman who is catastrophically unlucky in love. Despite her attractive appearance, the protagonist struggles with men and constantly finds herself in awkward situations due to her excessive shyness and reserved nature. Armed with the help of her liberated friend, she dives into the nightlife, exploring a world of entertainment, alcohol, carefree flirting, and mind-blowing sex.

A lighthearted story filled with naive romance, good humor, and colorful New York landscapes will undoubtedly bring you joy. The real-life situations that form the basis of the plot will help you relate to the main characters. For those looking for more than just a good time, this film can serve as an excellent guide to life “in active search.”

Touched with Fire

“Touched with Fire” is a uniquely composed drama that delves into the inner world of characters confined to a psychiatric clinic. Their minds are fractured, living in illusions and believing they don’t belong to this world like others do. Together, two desperate romantics try to find a way out of the prison of reality and the absurdity of everyday life.

Carla and Marco experience the most intimate love sensations. Sensual erotic scenes will immerse the viewer in a trance-like state. With them, you will journey through the farthest planets and dive into the enchantingly passionate madness of their innermost desires.

“Touched with Fire” is a film that opens up the deep world of poetry, paintings, and art as a whole. The plot revolves around the attempt to draw a line between reality and the madness of genius. Katie Holmes and Luke Kirby experience their manic days with dizzying passion against the backdrop of Van Gogh’s paintings.

A Bigger Splash

Perhaps the most sensual film among the 2016 releases, “A Bigger Splash” boasts an original plot, conceptual cinematography, and the eternal themes of love and pleasure, making it a must-watch. The story unfolds in Italy, where the famous rock star Marian, played by the incredibly talented Tilda Swinton, spends the summer with her young lover. Their relationship is pure idyll—sun, beautiful beaches, poolside sex, and tender affection between the characters capture the viewer within the first 10 minutes.

However, their romantic paradise is disrupted by the arrival of two more characters, including Marian’s ex-lover and his bold daughter (Dakota Johnson). The joint life of this flashback-complicated and secretly connected tandem leads to a highly dramatic finale.

In addition to the captivating plot, the viewer is treated to a sea of emotions and sensual experiences. The beauty of Italy, wine, beautiful music, enjoyment of life, and ambiguous love relationships make this film one of the hottest this summer.

I Saw the Light

For music lovers, the biographical film about the legend of country music, Hank Williams, will be a treat. The touching story showcases the main episodes of the great musician’s life, immersing the viewer in his evolution, the tragedies of his childhood and youth, and, of course, his love experiences. Hank lives through his first love, the birth of his child, growing fame, and then plunges into a whirlwind of passions and madness, which leaves a deep mark on the musician’s soul, changing his everyday life.

The film’s main highlight is its excellent cast, including Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Olsen, and Maddy Hassan. A truly worthy drama filled with good music, beautiful women, and heavy emotional turmoil will not leave serious cinema lovers indifferent.

Tarzan

Action lovers also have something to look forward to in 2016. The continuation of the classic story of Tarzan from the jungle is not just an amazing tale of a boy raised by animals. This time, Tarzan returns from New York, where he led a social life with his wife Jane, to save his native jungle from mercenary poachers and entrepreneurs.

An old story told in a completely new way captivates with its high-quality special effects, amazing nature, and hot love scenes. Alexander Skarsgård, the new sex symbol of American cinema, plays Tarzan. His valor, courage, and touching romance make this film dramatic and deep.

The Girl on the Train

The psychological thriller “The Girl on the Train” is a very unusual film by modern cinema standards. For those who enjoy puzzling over the plot and immersing themselves in a tangled story, we highly recommend this film. This picture will delight mystery lovers in the fall of 2016. The plot revolves around Rachel, who daily passes by a beautiful suburban cottage on the train, where she observes the peaceful life of an ideal, at first glance, couple. But one day, the mysterious stranger from this house disappears under unclear circumstances, which Rachel tries to investigate.

“The Girl on the Train” is a film that will delight the viewer not only with a tangled criminal story but also with quite frank love scenes that fit perfectly into the psychedelic development of events, making the film a sensual discovery of 2016.

Pure Art

Domestic cinema also has something sensual in store for its viewers in 2016. “Pure Art” is a captivating story about artists, love, sex, and the criminal life of the capital. Sasha is a young and charming girl known as a rather scandalous photographer. The happy life of the heroine, who communicates with various artists and explores the world through her sensual experiences, is called into question when she witnesses a mysterious murder. Sasha immediately finds herself in a serious criminal scheme related to painting and big money.