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An epic World War 1 film hailed as superior to Saving Private Ryan is streaming now in the UK. 1917 (2019) tells the story of two young British soldiers, Lance Corporals Schofield and Blake (played by George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman) as they take on a perilous mission in northern …

A “masterpiece” comedy hailed by one fan as the best ever made is streaming now in the UK. The Netflix blurb for Airplane! (1980) reads: “A former fighter pilot must try to land a commercial flight full of big personalities in this hilariously silly and quotable disaster movie parody.” It …

A “masterpiece” crime thriller based on a classic novel is streaming now in the UK. No Country for Old Men (2007) is set in 1980s Texas, and focuses on intersecting lives of Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), a war veteran who discovers a life-changing fortune in the desert after a drug …

The film relies on sound design to deliver its scares (Image: Undertone) Horror enthusiasts are flocking to cinemas to catch this spine-chilling film before it’s too late. If you’ve watched virtually every horror film going, the chances are you’re no longer frightened by cheap tricks and jump scares that still …

A “masterpiece” war film frequently hailed as the best the genre has ever produced is streaming now in the UK. Saving Private Ryan (1998) focuses on a group of American soldiers in Normandy during World War 2 tasked with locating Private James Francis Ryan (Matt Damon) on the battlefield and …

A “masterpiece” action adventure film set in Ancient Rome is hailed as an “emotional rollercoaster” from start to finish. Gladiator (2000) tells the story of fictional Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) who is picked by elderly Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) be the next leader of the Empire. …

If you’re looking for a film to watch, there’s one that should be on your list. The 1956 classic has stood the test of time, gripping audiences even decades later. A Man Escaped tells the story of a captured French Resistance fighter during World War II who engineers a daunting …

There’s no shortage of war films on Netflix, but every so often one slips under the radar despite earning huge praise. Viewers have described this particular World War 2 drama as a “masterpiece”, and it currently holds a rare 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite that, many people in …

Scene from No Country for Old Men (Image: Paramount Pictures (International)) A modern Western thriller regarded as a cinematic landmark is now streaming on Netflix – and audiences continue to place it amongst the greatest films of all time. No Country for Old Men, the Coen Brothers’ Oscar-winning interpretation of …

It’s been over 60 years since the release of In Harm’s Way, one of the last black and white World War 2 epics and John Wayne’s final film not in colour. Duke starred as Captain Rockwell Torrey opposite Kirk Douglas and Patricia Neal, in the blockbuster that featured Henry Fonda …