Movies

A new rom-com has been hailed by critics ahead of its UK release this December.From writer/director David Freyne (Dating Amber) and starring Miles Teller (Whiplash), Elizabeth Olsen (WandaVision, His Three Daughters) and Callum Turner (Masters of the Air), Eternity is an imaginative and bittersweet romantic comedy about one woman’s journey to the perfect afterlife, and who she spends it with. John Early, Olga Merediz, and Academy Award® winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph (The Holdovers) also star in the film. The film's synopsis reads: "In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited dec...

A “masterpiece” dubbed one of the “most powerful World War 1 films ever made” is now available to watch on Amazon Prime. 1917 is a 2019 British war film directed and produced by Sam Mendes, who co-wrote it with Krysty Wilson-Cairns.It is partially inspired by stories told to Mendes by his paternal grandfather, Alfred, about his service during World War I. The film takes place after the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line during Operation Alberich, and follows two British soldiers in their mission to deliver an important message to call off a doomed offensive attack.The two main roles are played by George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman. Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Colin Firth, and Benedict Cumberbatch also star in supporting roles. Collider called it one of the “masterp...

A war film described as "the perfect masterpiece" is available on Amazon Prime, and fans have said it is even better than the 1998 classic Saving Private Ryan.Film lovers say that Stalingrad, directed by Joseph Vilsmaier, is a "powerful" and "realistic portrayal" of the Battle of Stalingrad, which took place during World War 2. Some viewers have even gone so far as to say that the 1993 film is one of the best war films produced, due to its accuracy and honesty. Another also noted that the film did not "glorify war".Rating the film a 10 out of 10, one fan wrote: "'The Finest Ambition of the Soldier is to prevent war from ever happening, but it has always been out of their hands. It is in the hands of men whom they do not even know.' Saving Private Ryan, Das Boot, Thin Red Line, and When ...

An epic war film starring Gary Oldman is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer, free of charge.Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a Cold War spy film directed by Tomas Alfredson, with the screenplay by Bridget O'Connor and Peter Straughan. The 2011 adaptation is based on John le Carré's 1974 novel of the same name. Alongside Oldman, the film stars an ensemble cast including Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, Toby Jones, Mark Strong, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ciarán Hinds, David Dencik and Kathy Burke.Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy premiered at the 68th Venice International Film Festival. On the back of this, it became a critical and commercial success, and it was the highest-grossing film at the British box office for three consecutive weeks. It won the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film and al...

A 1957 wartime film, described as an absolute masterpiece with no flaws, is currently available to watch on Amazon Prime. Paths of Glory, directed by Stanley Kubrick, boasts an impressive score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 8.4 stars on IMDb, with the film's description reading: "A colonel defends three of his soldiers in a court-martial after they abandon a suicidal attack."Over on Rotten Tomatoes, where the World War 1 film boasts an outstanding rating, both critics and viewers have sung its praises, making mention of the film as gripping and some of the greatest pieces of work in its genre.Seventh Art Studio wrote: "I can't even begin to imagine how Kubrick made this movie. I was perplexed the entire time. An absolute masterpiece."Film Frenzy said: "Arguably the greatest antiwar film...

Nearly 20 years a film had its debut at Cannes Film Festival, where it was met with a record-breaking standing ovation. Now, the film is having a resurgence, as it is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Pan's Labyrinth is a 2006 dark fantasy film written, directed and co-produced by Guillermo del Toro, who has most recently directed Frankenstein (2025). Del Toro stated that he considers the story to be a parable, influenced by fairy tales. The picture addresses and continues themes related to his film The Devil's Backbone (2001), to which Pan's Labyrinth is a spiritual successor, according to del Toro in his director's commentary.Pan's Labyrinth premiered on 27 May 2006 at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a 22-minute-long standing ovation (the longest in the festival...

Hollywood stars Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are set to co-produce a Miss Piggy movie. The film will see the diva puppet from The Muppets franchise get her first solo outing without Kermit The Frog, who she has had a long-running on-and-off again relationship with on TV and in several movies.Speaking on the Las Culturistas podcast, Lawrence said: “I don’t know if I can announce this but I’m just gonna. Emma Stone and I are producing a Miss Piggy movie”. She said US actor and playwright Cole Escola, who starred in the award-winning Broadway comedy Oh, Mary!, was writing the script. The Hunger Games and X-Men star, 35, shared more details about the project during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday evening.She said she had discussed the idea with a fri...

If you're looking for exceptional Saturday evening entertainment, Channel 4 has the perfect solution.The broadcaster is presenting T2 Trainspotting, the highly anticipated follow-up to Danny Boyle's 1996 cult phenomenon Trainspotting.The movie brings together the original ensemble, featuring Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, and Robert Carlyle, as they return to their legendary characters and face the demons from their previous adventures in Scotland's capital.Written by the exceptional John Hodge, T2 Trainspotting delivers a profoundly moving social examination of the necessity for increased introspection with age, whilst completely retaining the captivating, unfiltered vitality of its predecessor.Taking place 20 years after the original's events, which chronicled the expe...

If you're seeking a dash of Hollywood glamour this weekend, look no further than the Oscar-nominated war film airing on BBC tonight.The Darkest Hour features Slow Horses star Gary Oldman in the iconic role of legendary wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The 2017 film chronicles Churchill's tumultuous first weeks as PM in May 1940, as Nazi forces sweep across Western Europe and pressure mounts for Britain to engage in peace negotiations.While providing a gripping account of Churchill's impact during those crucial wartime months, the film also delves into his personal life, revealing the complexities of his relationships with his wife Clementine and his secretary Elizabeth Layton, both of whom stand by him during this turbulent period.Those who have already seen the film will recal...

Frankenstein is on Netflix and the Guillermo del Toro adaptation has already left fans "in awe".The Oscar-winning writer and director said making his own version of Mary Shelley’s beloved gothic novel was on his bucket list.The film is told from two perspectives - Victor Frankenstein's and the Creature's - and fans were left mesmerized by the monster's haunting look.While Oscar Isaac delivered a stunning performance as the title character, viewers are keen to know who is behind the monster.The monster is played by Jacob Elordi, a 28-year-old Australian actor known for his roles in The Kissing Booth and Euphoria.He also rose to prominence as Felix Catton in the film Saltburn, and as Elvis Presley in Priscilla.Fans took to Google Reviews to praise the star's performance, with James Cerne ...