When you think of summer movies, big budget blockbusters are perhaps the first that spring to mind. It's the season of year when Hollywood studios roll out their huge tentpole features in an effort to clean up at the box office. But the season itself can provide a great backdrop for a film, capturing the essence of the time of year when the days are at their longest. There have been plenty of great movies which have used the sweltering days of summer as the backdrop upon which their characters play out their existence. Summer evokes holidays and road trips; lazy days by the beach or impromptu outings into the wilderness, and some wonderful films capture the moods these experiences evoke perfectly. While there's a lot to be said for seizing the moment and venturing out into the world and making the most of the weather while the sun is shining, sometimes heatstroke and sunburn gets to be too much, and laid back respite in an air conditioned room becomes a far more appealing prospect. If the heat is proving to be too much to handle or you simply fancy a couple of hours in the shade, here are ten perfect movies to compliment a summer's day.
