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A “masterpiece period drama featuring a stellar performance from an unrecognisable Hollywood legend will air on BBC Two at midnight tonight.The Piano follows pianist and mute Ada McGrath (Holly Hunter) as she arrives in Colonial New Zeland after a long voyage from Scotland with her daughter Flora (Anna Paquin).The mother and daughter are left with their livelihoods, including Ada’ piano on the foreign beach. Ada has been married off to Alisdair Stewart (Sam Neill) and does not take well to him. Instead warming to Maori-friendly acquaintance, George Baines (Harvey Keitel).With a 90% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, this Jane Campion film has been labelled a masterpiece. The Piano remains a masterpiece, thanks to Campion's remarkable direction.Bianca Garner writes: “It is also worth menti...

A “near-perfect” sci-fi film that has rave reviews and fans begging for a sequel is on Film 4 tonight at 10.55pm. Alita: Battle Angel is a brilliant space adventure film that has had fans waiting on tenter-hooks for six years for a follow-up film.Adapted by James Cameron from a series of Manga books, this animated film has a stacked cast including Jennifer Connolly and Christopher Waltz and Rosa Salazar voicing Alita.We follow Alita, a deactivated cyborg who is revived but can't remember anything of her past as she goes on a quest to find out who she really is and where she has come from.Set hundreds of years in the future, we land in the scrapyard of Iron City where a cyber-doctor takes kindly upon Atila and fixes her up.The doctor, Ido, helps her navigate the cruel streets of the Iro...

A ‘feel-good’ family comedy starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne in the lead is being hailed as a must-watch by fans.The 2018 comedy-drama directed by Sean Anders is a semi-autobiographical film and it’s touched the hearts of many. Wahlberg and Byrne are joined by child actors Isabela Merced, Gustavo Quiroz, and Julianna Gamiz — who play three foster siblings — rounding out a stellar lead cast. The film also stars Octavia Spencer, Julie Hagerty, Tig Notaro, and Margo Martindale, who round off a talented supporting cast.With a screenplay written by John Morris, the hilarious yet emotional family drama is based in part on the director’s own experiences with fostering and adopting.The movie’s official plot says: “When Pete and Ellie decide to start a family, they stumble into the world o...

Responsible Child is on Netflix and the harrowing film is based on a true story involving a real murder case.The drama, which originally aired on the BBC back in 2019, follows a 12-year-old boy accused of killing his mother's boyfriend.The film is based on the 2014 case of Jerome Ellis and his brother Joshua, accused of murdering their stepfather in a knife attack.Jerome was just 14 years old and his brother Joshua 23 when they stabbed Neil Tulley to death more than 60 times.He had been "asleep or nearly asleep" on the sofa during the attack, which almost left him beheaded.Both had denied murder but admitted manslaughter at Guildford Crown Court.Joshua was convicted of murder and Jerome was found guilty of manslaughter on grounds of loss of control.The brothers stated Mr Tulley, who was...

Netflix viewers are being urged to watch a film that has already made its way to the number one spot on the streamer's UK film chart.The TV film was originally released on the BBC and young actor Billy Barratt, who plays Ray, won the Award for Best Actor at the 48th International Emmy Awards.He became the youngest person to win an International Emmy. The film was also up for Best Single Drama at the 2020 BAFTA Awards.The drama, Responsible Child, is based on the 2014 case of Jerome Ellis and his brother Joshua, who murdered their stepfather in a knife attack.In the film, Ray and his 23-year-old brother Nathan (James Tarpey) are arrested and Ray must stand trial in an adult court.Told in two time frames, Responsible Child follows both the events that led up to the murder and the unfoldin...

Netflix has just unveiled a new trailer for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, which is being released initially in select cinemas on November 26.Netflix viewers will be able to watch the film from December 12, and it has been hailed "the darkest chapter of Rian Johnson’s murder mystery opus".The streamer teased: "When young priest Jud Duplenticy (Josh O’Connor) is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin), it’s clear that all is not well in the pews."Wicks’s modest-but-devoted flock includes devout church lady Martha Delacroix (Glenn Close), circumspect groundskeeper Samson Holt (Thomas Haden Church), tightly-wound lawyer Vera Draven, Esq. (Kerry Washington), aspiring politician Cy Draven (Daryl McCormack), town doctor Nat Sharp (Jeremy Renner), ...

SAS Rogue Heroes fans will not believe one of the stars is appearing in a new film based on The Sun editor Albert Lamb, commonly known as Larry.Ink is the name of the film, and some first-look images have been revealed of actor Jack O’Connell as Larry.Filming has been taking place across London, with the drama also starring The Brutalist's Guy Pearce and The Crown's Claire Foy.Ink has been described as "an explosive cinematic rollercoaster about a group of visionaries and misfits who had an idea for a new kind of news."One that would give the people what they want and would change the face of the world we live in today."Pearce will star as Rupert Murdoch and Foy as Jules Davies.Studiocanal will release the film in cinemas in the UK and Ireland.The drama has been produced by Academy and ...

A "masterpiece" crime thriller hailed by fans as a "must-see" is streaming for free in the UK. The Untouchables (1987) is set in 1930s Prohibition-era Chicago and loosely based on law enforcement efforts to bring down bootlegging kingpin Al Capone (played by Robert De Niro). Kevin Coster stars as Elliot Ness, a law enforcement officer who played a key role in the investigation in real life, leading a team set on bringing Capone to justice.This includes veteran Irish cop Jim Malone (Sean Connery), Andy Garcia as sharpshooter George Stone, and IRS agent Oscar Wallace (Charles Martin Smith). The series incorporates some historical figures but takes considerable creative license, reimagining Capone's life as a breathless and dramatic narrative.The film was directed by Brian De Palma, known ...

Netflix has added a fan-favourite family film to its library and the musical period drama is loosely based on a real person.The star-studded film received mixed reviews from critics, but viewers at home and in cinemas have branded it one of the best movies ever made.Starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya, The Greatest Showman has finally landed on Netflix UK and Ireland.The streamer shared an update on its official X account, teasing: "Ladies and gents, this is the moment you've waited for! The Greatest Showman is now on Netflix."Fans took to the comments to share their excitement, with Abs Belsh writing: "Still by far the best movie ever made. The story and acting too, it is incredible and the songs are so catchy."On Rotten Tomatoes, Kushal G...

The latest instalment in the Hollywood film franchise, Now You See Me: Now You Don't, has recently hit cinemas and fans are loving it. Despite receiving a mixed response from critics, many are already intrigued about a post-credits scene and the future of the film series, reports the Mirror.A dozen years on from the original, Now You See Me 3 sees the Four Horsemen welcoming new members after a deepfake stunt catches their eye.Newcomer illusionists Charlie Vanderberg (portrayed by Justice Smith), Bosco Leroy (Dominic Sessa) and June McClure (Ariana Greenblatt) put on a spectacle, using holograms and deepfakes to impersonate the Four Horsemen. They then proceed to rob a corrupt cryptocurrency exchange owner and distribute the money to the audience.The trio are subsequently approached by ...