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Quentin Tarantino is known for his unique storytelling and stylised violence portrayed across his films, and whilst Pulp Fiction and Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood make up some of his most iconic films, this war film by the renowned filmmaker is absolutely loved by fans who have rated it highly.Inglourious Basterds was released in 2009 and is set in Nazi-occupied France during World War 2. The plot involves a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S soldiers that coincides with a theatre owner's plans to do the same.The impressive film was nominated for a huge 173 awards and went on to win 134 of them, including at the Oscars. The drama-filled and action-packed film has 8.4 stars out of 10 on the Internet Movie Database, with reviews left by fans labelling it as the "...

This is the 'best' war movie on Netflix right now, according to Rotten Tomatoes and it has a 92% rating.Midway, released in 2019, covers the first six months in the Pacific Theater during World World Two, including the attack on Pearl Harbour and the titular Battle of Midway.The film's synopsis reads: "In May 1942 the Imperial Japanese Navy launches an attack on the island of Midway in the Pacific Ocean. Securing it will provide a base for operations against Pearl Harbour and ultimately allow them to attack the US west coast. However, US Navy Intelligence has worked out their plan. Admiral Chester Nimitz sends two US Task Groups with three aircraft carriers to set a trap for the Japanese fleet. What follows is one of the most important battles in history."Midway was directed by Roland E...

Directed by Sean Ellis and starring Cillian Murphy, Jamie Dornan, Charlotte Le Bon, Anna Geislerová, Harry Lloyd, Toby Jones and Marcin Dorocinski, Anthropoid is a World War II film which recounts a lesser known part of history, the true story of 'Operation Anthropoid'. 'Operation Anthropoid' is the secret mission carried out by Czechoslovakian resistance fighters to assassinate SS officer Reinhard Heydrich in 1941.Heydrich was the principal architect of the Final Solution, ranking third in the Nazi hierarchy after Hitler and Himmler, and served as the head of Nazi forces in Czechoslovakia. The film centers on two soldiers called Josef Gabčík, played by Cillian Murphy, and Jan Kubiš, played by Jamie Dornan, who are parachuted into their occupied homeland in December 1941.Armed with limi...

Hugh Grant has named his favourite movie ever, hailing the war film as "unbelievable".In an interview with Letterboxd, Grant named the 2024 war film as one of favourites among three others.The Zone of Interest was the top choice of Grant, released in 2024, the actor had recently seen it and thought it was "unbelievable".The Zone of Interest is Jonathan Glazer’s exploration of the bookof the same name by Martin Amis, it is a unique Nazi drama told from the perpetrator's viewpoint. The story follows the commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, played by Christian Friedel, and his wife, Hedwig, played by Sandra Hüller, as they aim to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden located next to the concentration camp.The chilling film features little dialogue and its storytelling ...

There are plenty of well-known films set during World War 2, with Saving Private Ryan, Enemy at the Gates and Dunkirk all firm favourites. But World War 1 has also inspired many directors and producers to create standout movies. Two of these are said to be "twins", with one seemingly rated higher than the other. Beneath Hill 60 is an Australian picture and was released in 2010. Based on a true story, it depicts tunnellers on the front line in Belgium in 1917. Allied units burrowed under German lines and blew up strategic positions.But enemy units had the same mission, and the two sides risked encountering each other beneath the surface. Beneath Hill 60 has been described as a "gem", and has a 7/10 rating on IMDb. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an 85% critic score and 77% audience rating. Cr...

A "glorious" 1956 film with a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes is now available on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. Some 102 professional critics gave the 208-minute epic a near-impossible 100% rating, and it fared nearly as high among the audience, having scored 97% across more than 50,000 reviews.Directed by Akira Kurosawa and set in 16th-century Japan, Seven Samurai follows a poor farming village as it decides to hire seven ronin, masterless samurai, to help defend their village after learning they will be attacked by bandits after the next harvest. Under Kurosawa’s masterful direction, the epic unfolds with restraint and purpose, exploring themes of duty, sacrifice, and human connection.One Rotten Tomatoes critic wrote: "The glorious vigour and strength of this film is presented with such ...

Matt Damon has revealed that his castmates on Saving Private Ryan deliberately resented him - and that it was all part of director Steven Spielberg’s plan.In a conversation with GQ about his most iconic roles, Damon discussed how Spielberg purposely kept him away from the rest of the cast during filming of the 1998 Second World War epic, in order to replicate the emotional tension written into the story.Set during the Allied invasion of Normandy, Saving Private Ryan follows a squad of soldiers, led by Tom Hanks’ Captain Miller, sent deep behind enemy lines to find and bring home Private James Francis Ryan - played by Damon - after his brothers are killed in combat.While the rest of the main cast underwent intensive military-style training before filming, Damon was intentionally excluded...

A new Netflix drama has stormed to the top of the charts, despite some viewers branding it the “worst film ever”. Bad Influence, a Spanish-language romance thriller, has racked up more than 33 million views since its release earlier this month. The film, originally titled Mala Influencia, has become the platform’s most-watched non-English title, racing ahead of its nearest rival by nearly eight million views, Metro reported.But while its popularity is clear, many viewers have slammed the film’s quality, with some even switching it off after just 20 minutes. The story follows Eros, an ex-con hired to protect a wealthy teenage ballerina named Reese from a stalker. As they spend more time together, their bond grows, despite strict warnings from Reese’s overprotective father Bruce not to le...

A futuristic sci-fi/action film released in 2000 has been described as the 'worst film ever made' and it stars legendary actor John Travolta. Battlefield Earth has been awarded the crown for 'worst film ever made' by IMDb users.The film is based on the 1982 novel by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. It is set in the year 3000 and follows the human race, who are now under the control of a brutal ailen force known as the Psychlos.The film's synopsis reads: "In the year 3000, humanity is no match for the Psychlos, a greedy, manipulative race on a quest for ultimate profit. Led by the seductive and powerful Terl, the Psychlos are stripping Earth of its resources, using the broken remnants of humanity as slaves. What is left of the human race has reverted to a primitive state, believing th...

A 1998 classic has been hailed as the "best disaster movie of all time" and is available to stream on Disney+.Armageddon is about a group of deep-core diggers who are sent by NASA to try and destroy a giant asteroid.The film's synopsis reads: "When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise."The film was directed by Michael Bay and stars Bruce Willis, Liv Tyler, Ben Affleck and Billy Bob Thornton.Armageddon a...