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Many movie fans appear to be in agreement over one film being the best of all time.The film, which released in 1994, has received two sequels over the last three decades, and some fans believe only the second instalment in the trilogy is better than the first.They say every other movie released, from Hollywood classics like The Godfather, to art house masterpieces like The Tree of Life are nowhere close to the film in question.One fan has gone viral on social media site X, after writing: "Best movie of all time and the sequel might be even better." The film has received constant praise from movie lovers for the chemistry between its cast and the heartwrenching conclusion to its story.People were left calling it a "masterpiece" with its sequel considered a "perfect film." Both titles, st...

A miniseries set during the Iraq war has been praised by US Marines for being one of the most “most accurate” portrayals of the soldier experience.Generation Kill, an HBO show that aired in 2008, is based on Evan Wright’s book about his experience as an embedded reporter with the US Marines during the Iraq invasion in 2003.It was nominated for several Emmys and a Royal Television Society Award, and won three Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, a Golden Reel, and a Gracie Award.The stellar cast features Alexander Skarsgard, Jon Huertas, James Ransone, and Lee Tergesen.Ahead of filming, the actors were put through a six-day boot camp led by Eric Kocher and Rudy Reyes, known for his role in the Channel 4 reality show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. Reyes was a sergeant in Bravo Company, 1...

The last film in this beloved period drama franchise is set for release on Friday and it has been hailed the "best movie of them all" in early reviews. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is a historical drama film directed by Simon Curtis from a screenplay by Julian Fellowes. It is the sequel to Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) and the third and final film in the Downton Abbey franchise. Many of the original franchise's cast members, who also appeared in the previous two films, will return. Paul Giamatti and Dominic West will reprise their roles as Harold Levinson from the television series and Guy Dexter from the previous film, respectively. Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan will join the cast for the last instalment.The film's synopsis reads: "In t...

Amazon Prime viewers will be pleased to learn that a classic thriller has landed on the streaming platform. Mulholland Drive is a 2001 surrealist neo-noir mystery art film written and directed by David Lynch; who describes the film as "a love story in the city of dreams". It stars Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, and Justin Theroux.The film's synopsis reads: "A dark-haired woman (Harring) is left amnesiac after a car crash. She wanders the streets of Los Angeles in a daze before taking refuge in an apartment. There she is discovered by Betty (Watts), a wholesome Midwestern blonde who has come to the City of Angels seeking fame as an actress. Together, the two attempt to solve the mystery of Rita's true identity. The story is set in a dream-like Los Angeles, spoilt neither by traffic jams nor...

An epic gangster film that has been described as a "masterpiece" is streaming on Netflix. With a near-perfect score of 95%, The Irishman is an American epic gangster film directed and produced by Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Steven Zaillian. The 2019 film is based on the 2004 book I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt. It stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci, with Ray Romano, Bobby Cannavale, Anna Paquin, Stephen Graham, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Jesse Plemons, and Harvey Keitel in supporting roles.The film's synopsis reads: "The film follows Frank Sheeran (De Niro), a truck driver who becomes a hitman involved with mobster Russell Bufalino (Pesci) and his crime family before later working for the powerful Teamster Jimmy Hoffa (Pacino). The film marked the ninth collabo...

Netflix is  currently streaming a British drama that left audiences both weeping and roaring with laughter, and fans say you should watch it immediately.The picture was directed by renowned filmmaker Mike Leigh, who has secured seven Academy Award nominations during his illustrious career.If Leigh's name rings a bell, you might remember him as the creator behind 1996's comedic drama Secrets and Lies, which earned five Oscar nods in 1997.Jump to 2024, and Leigh delivered Hard Truths to audiences, which is now ready to view on the platform.Set in London, the plot follows the life of depressed woman Pansy and her bond with sister Chantelle, reports the Manchester Evening News.The film stars Oscar-nominated Marianne Jean-Baptiste as the tormented protagonist, alongside Michele Austin as her...

As a self-proclaimed cinephile who watches at least two or three movies per week, I take great pride in my recommendations. This year, I have made it my mission to make a dent in my ever-growing watchlist, and it's going pretty well, but it can be hard not to resist the dozens of new releases, particularly as we gear up for Oscar season. There's a newly released rom-com in there, a classic from 2001 and a two-hander that secured many awards. Here are my highlights of the year so far.Materialists Materialists is a 2025 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Celine Song, who formerly directed popular movie Past Lives. The film stars Chris Evans, Zoë Winters, Marin Ireland, and Louisa Jacobson alongside Pascal and Johnson. Materialists is set against the backdrop of New York...

If you’re looking for a war film to watch, look no further than this 2019 release that’s gained a huge reputation in the genre. It takes a lot for a modern war film to beat the old classics, but this film has been hailed a masterpiece by viewers and critics alike.Six years after it was shown at the cinema, you can watch the film - 1917 - on Netflix. One person wrote on the website Rotten Tomatoes: “A masterpiece. This goes into my top 15.”Another penned: “Very beautifully shot movie, one of the prettiest movies ever and the only movie I've seen where one-take isn't used as a gimmick.”1917 is best known for its visuals. Set during World War 1, the story follows two young British soldiers on a harrowing mission across enemy territory.Tasked with delivering a crucial message that could sav...

It was 15 years ago, when Julian Fellowes’ hit new ITV series began delighting period drama fans around the world.Since then, two movies have extended the six-season storyline of the Crawley family and their servants, and now a third film, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, completes the trilogy.Set in 1930, a year after the Wall Street Crash, Hugh Bonneville’s Lord Grantham is having financial difficulties.Facing tough questions about keeping the upstairs/downstairs show on the road, with all its bells and whistles, he’s left weighing up an uncertain future.Meanwhile, his daughter, Michelle Dockery’s Lady Mary, has divorced Matthew Goode’s Henry Talbot (entirely absent from the films, bar a small cameo) and is now the subject of public disgrace in London society.Of course, the gaping hol...

When it comes to cinematic portrayals of conflict, some titles inevitably dominate the conversation. Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan is one, Sam Peckinpah’s Cross of Iron another.But on IMDb, war film fans have been pointing to a very different contender for the title of “best war movie ever” - South Korea’s Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War.Released in 2004, Kang Je-gyu’s film is set during the Korean War of the 1950s and tells the story of two brothers caught up in the devastating conflict.Known in some countries simply as Brotherhood, it quickly became one of South Korea’s biggest box office successes, selling more than 11 million tickets domestically and reaching international audiences through film festivals and DVD releases.On IMDb, one reviewer described the film as “a sp...