Movies

If you’re looking for something to watch this November, look no further than this new film.With an impressive score of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, Frankenstein is a must-watch.The new adaptation, released this autumn, has been a hot topic in the world of film.It’s the latest release by Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro who has adapted Mary Shelley's classic tale of Victor Frankenstein.The story follows a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.One person on IMDb said: “Simply a masterpiece. Oscar-caliber writing, directing, acting, costumes, makeup, cinematography, sound, editing, music, VFX and so much more.“Every frame is gorgeous. Even though it's f...

A mega-pop star’s feature film debut is set to air on television tonight and fans can catch it on Film4.The 2012 military sci-fi action film, Battleship, will be broadcast across the nation today and it features a stellar, star-studded cast.Starring Rihanna in her maiden feature-length outing, alongside Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgård, Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker, Tadanobu Asano, and Hamish Linklater, the movie is loosely based on the popular board game of the same name.The Peter Berg directorial — with a script written by brothers Erich and Jon Hoeber — was filmed in Hawaii and on the USS Missouri. The story sees small groups of warships battling it out against an extraterrestrial naval fleet in a bid to thwart their destructive plans.The movie’s official synopsis reads: “Lt. Alex ...

A star-studded, action-packed mafia crime thriller is all set to air tonight on BBC Two.Directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Mamet, the 1987 film stars all-time greats Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro, and Sean Connery, joined by Charles Martin Smith and Andy García to round out a stellar cast.Fans of the genre can catch The Untouchables tonight, November 16, on television at 10pm.The film’s official summary reads: “After building an empire with bootleg alcohol, legendary crime boss Al Capone rules Chicago with an iron fist. Though Prohibition agent Eliot Ness attempts to take Capone down, even his best efforts fail due to widespread corruption within the Windy City's police force. Recruiting an elite group of lawmen who won't be swayed by bribes or fear, including Irish-America...

Few war films and documentaries have ever made such an emotional impact as Peter Jackson's They Shall Not Grow Old. The 2018 film, which holds an impressive 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, has been praised as a technical and emotional triumph with some viewers calling it a "masterpiece" that "should be compulsory in schools." Directed by the filmmaker behind The Lord of the Rings, the project was a deeply personal one for Jackson, who dedicated it to his grandfather, a World War I veteran.Using never-before-seen footage from the Imperial War Museums' archives, Jackson and his team spent years restoring, colourising, and transforming century-old film reels into a vivid portrayal of life on the Western Front. The footage is paired with the real voices of British soldiers, recorded decades ...

A thrilling war drama has been named as the most underrated and overlooked movie of all time and it is streaming on Amazon Prime. Breaker Morant was released in 1980 and is notable for its exploration of the Nuremberg Defence, where the term 'just following orders' was used to claim innocence of a crime because of a superior's commandIt is a biographical war film that is based on Kenneth G. Ross' 1978 play of the same name. The film's synopsis reads: "Three Australian lieutenants are court martialed for executing prisoners as a way of deflecting attention from war crimes committed by their superior officers."The Australian historical film was directed by Bruce Beresford and starred Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown, Charles Tingwell and Terence Donovan.The film wo...

Last year, the band behind the hit track Way Down We Go filmed a very special concert movie which has just released this weekend.KALEO: Viva Roma - In the Shadow of the Colosseum takes place in front of the ancient Roman landmark and marks the Icelandic blues rockers’ 10th anniversary performance.The intimate gig followed KALEO’s creative tendency to perform in breathtaking live settings, having previously filmed inside a dormant volcano and atop a floating iceberg.Daily Express sat down with frontman Jökull Júlíusson (JJ) to chat about how the unprecedented access came about, opening for the Rolling Stones and more.Booking the Colosseum for a concert film can’t have been easy?Yes, it was definitely challenging. Very surreal. Definitely a dream of mine. A big part of making that happen ...

An action thriller dubbed an “absolute masterpiece” by fans will soon be taken off Netflix. Reservoir Dogs is a 1992 American heist film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino in his feature-length directorial debut.It stars Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Lawrence Tierney, Michael Madsen, Tarantino, and Edward Bunker as diamond thieves whose heist of a jewellery store goes terribly wrong. The film incorporates many motifs that have become Tarantino's hallmarks: violent crime, pop culture references, profanity, and nonlinear storytelling.Reservoir Dogs is regarded as a significant and influential milestone in independent filmmaking. One Letterboxd reviewer said that it is “insane that Tarantino's first movie was an absolute masterpiece”, with Reddit users agreeing...

Many of us rely on IMDb - an entertainment review website - when it comes to deciphering whether a movie is worth watching. It's one of the most popular film reviewing platforms, and it includes an average rating to help aid your decision-making process.Now IMDb has compiled a list of the "Movies Everyone Should See" at least once in their lifetime, and there may be a sneaky sequel in there too. According to the website, here are five films you must see in your life.Getting gold is The Godfather. The epic gangster film was always going to make the cut. This time it's the audience who rank it highest with 98%, but the critics aren't far behind at 97%, they say: "One of Hollywood's greatest critical and commercial successes, The Godfather gets everything right; not only did the movie tran...

Those looking for movies to binge watch this weekend are in for a treat as a Bridget Jones mini-marathon is all set to dominate the nation’s airwaves.For fans of the popular rom-com franchise based on author Helen Fielding's novels — two films from the Bridget Jones catalogue will be broadcast on the tele this weekend.Those hoping to catch a telecast of the feel-good films that defined a generation are in luck. The second instalment in the franchise, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, will be airing on BBC One tonight, November 15, at 11.10pm.For those who haven’t had their fill of the queen of madcap dating sagas, Bridget Jones’s Baby will air on BBC One on Sunday, November 16, at 10.35pm.The Bridget Jones franchise centres on Bridget (surprise, surprise), a clumsy woman — with ever-ch...

Fans of the Fast and Furious franchise can rejoice, as one of the most explosive instalments in the series is all set to hit our TVs tonight (Saturday).The tenth main installment of the beloved franchise, Fast X (also called Fast & Furious 10), was directed by Louis Leterrier. The 2023 action drama has a screenplay penned by Dan Mazeau and Justin Lin.The pair also co-wrote the story with Zach Dean. After principal photography for the film commenced in April 2022, Justin, who was initially the director of the film, parted ways with the project citing ‘creative differences’ later that month. He ended up retaining his writing and producing credits, and Leterrier was brought on as the new director a week later.A rousing sequel to 2021’s F9, the tenth main instalment brings back Vin Dies...