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From Nazi prison jailbreaks and frontline mediaeval battles to a dangerous Vietnam War odyssey, critics' top 10 war movies span thrilling, rousing and haunting onscreen depictions. The war film genre is stacked with greats from Apocalypse Now to blockbusters like Black Hawk Down.Rotten Tomatoes has rounded up the best reviewed war movies on their site and its clear stories about World War 2 have captivated filmmakers. Which of your favourites have left a lasting impression on critics – and which didn't make the cut? The results might be surprising.

Oscar-winning drama Sound of Metal, starring Riz Ahmed, is now available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.Originally released in 2019, the film bagged Academy Awards for Best Film Editing and Best Sound. In addition to these accolades, the musical drama was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.The plot revolves around Ruben Stone (played by Ahmed), a punk drummer who starts experiencing hearing loss. When warned by a specialist that his condition will only deteriorate, Ruben fears his career might be over, reports the Mirror.His girlfriend Lou (portrayed by Olivia Cooke) worries that Ruben, a recovering heroin addict, may relapse and checks him into a sober community for people with hearing impairments.Community founder Joe (played by Paul Raci) then helps Ruben navi...

Classic movies starring America’s most famous cowboy John Wayne are largely to blame for a romanticised, rose-tinted view many have of the Wild West. Westerns featuring the Hollywood ­legend, who died in 1979 and was known as “The Duke”, usually portrayed the remote open plains as being populated by lantern-jawed, unimpeachably heroic men who always had right on their side.Yet fellow big-screen icon Kevin Costner argues that almost everything we know about the US West from those movies is wrong. He contends the reality was far more brutal and bloody than Tinseltown’s version would have you believe. The Yellowstone star, 70, says too often we have fallen for the cliché of the noble cowboy. “What do we see when we think of the West? A gunfight between some small-town sheriff and a gang of...

A "timeless classic" with legend Meryl Streep is airing tonight as fans brand it their "favourite" film. The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 favourite, which is still a popular choice almost two decades on.Featuring legend Meryl Streep (Mamma Mia) and Anne Hathaway (The Princess Diaries), fans will also recognise Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer) in the much loved film directed by David Frankel.The film follows an aspiring young woman, and budding journalist, who travels to New York and begins work with one of the city's biggest magazine editors, Miranda Priestly.Meryl Streep plays boss Miranda Priestly, with Anne Hathaway taking on the role of Andrea Sachs. Emily Blunt plays the role of Emily Charlton as Stanley Tucci is Nigel. Now, the film will be available to watch tonight (September 14) at 6.4...

The global current most popular film on Netflix is not a Hollywood blockbuster but a South Korean animation. KPop Demon Hunters is an animated musical, action film that has been produced by Sony Pictures Animation.It was directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, from a screenplay by Kang, Appelhans, and Hannah McMechan and Danya Jimenez, which was based on a story conceived by Kang. The film stars the voices of Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Lee Byung-hun.The film's synopsis reads: "When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet – an ...

If you’re looking for something to watch that you’ll still be thinking about days after seeing it - look no further than this film. Based on a book, this 2013 hit is known for its harrowing tale. One person on Rotten Tomatoes said: “This, for me, is the best movie I have ever watched in my life.”Screen Rant says it's one of the best war films to watch if you enjoyed the iconic Band of Brothers series. The Book Thief takes a different look at the war. The story follows the life of orphaned Liesel Meminger, who is relocated to Germany to live with foster parents.Growing up through the war, in the heart of Nazi Germany, she begins to question what is right and wrong.Another reviewer penned: “This was a beautiful film. I found the characters and action believable and compelling.“So many fil...

A "haunting" psychological drama film that's been branded a "work of art" by viewers is set to air tonight.Written and directed by Todd Field, Tár follows the fictional classical music composer Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett), the first female director of a major German orchestra.The film, which was released in 2022, sees Lydia grappling with her genuis as she struggles for inspiration while trying to compose her next masterpiece. However, her life soon begins to unravel after she is accused of misconduct.The supporting cast includes Nina Hoss, Noémie Merlant, Sophie Kauer, Julian Glover, Allan Corduner and Mark Strong.The film premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival in September 2022, where lead actress Cate won the Volpi Cup for Best Acress.Shortly after its release in cin...

IMDb has revealed a list of the 10 best UK movies ranging from a spy genre to comedy horror series, with three of them directed by the same person. A 2014-made film, Kingsman: The Secret Service has secured the top spot on the list. It is a stylish spy action comedy film directed by Matthew Vaughn, marking the beginning of the Kingsman film franchise. Released in 2015, the movie is based on the comic book series The Secret Service, created by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons and published by Millarworld. The story was born from a concept developed jointly by Millar and Vaughn, blending classic espionage tropes with modern flair and irreverent humour. The film follows a secret intelligence agency that recruits a street-smart young man into its elite training program, delivering high-octane a...

Period drama lovers may not yet have watched this gem of a movie, released in 2006. Starring Steve Coogan, the historical picture has been highlighted by Harper's Bazaar in its listing of "The 20 best period dramas".Marie Antoinette is a historical drama film written, directed, and produced by Sofia Coppola. It is based on the 2001 biography Marie Antoinette: The Journey by Antonia Fraser. The film covers the life of Marie Antoinette in the years leading up to the French Revolution.Alongside Coogan, Kirsten Dunst stars in the title role, alongside an ensemble cast, which includes Jason Schwartzman, Judy Davis, Rip Torn, Rose Byrne, Asia Argento, Molly Shannon, Shirley Henderson, Danny Huston, and Jamie Dornan in his film debut.The film's synopsis reads: "An Austrian teenager (Dunst) mar...

The “best sci-fi ever”, which is also Tom Hanks' favourite film, is now streaming on Apple TV and Prime Video. Stanley Kubrick’s film was celebrated for its pioneering visual effects, which earned him an Academy Award, and for exploring themes like artificial intelligence well ahead of its time.The sci-fi masterpiece begins in prehistoric times as humans encounter a mysterious black monolith. Thousands of years later, astronauts are sent into space to investigate a similar four-million-year-old monolith. However, something goes horribly wrong as the machine controlling the ship heading for Jupiter, HAL 9000, starts to get drunk on power.Astronaut Dave Bowman must outsmart HAL to continue the mission, leading to a mysterious and surreal journey through space.The 1968 classic is a favouri...