Movies

A lesser-known World War 2 film from the perspective of the Japanese army is hailed by one fan as an “incredible epic”. The Battle of Okinawa/ Gekidō no Shōwashi: Okinawa Kessen (1971) is a war drama from the Japanese perspective that depicts the Battle of Okinawa, “a massive amphibious assault …

Thriller fans have to watch a UK masterpiece that has been dubbed one of the best British movies ever and has an incredible score on Rotten Tomatoes. A Dead Man’s Shoes is a 2004 film written by Paul Fraser, Shane Meadows, who also directed the film, and Paddy Cosidine, who …

An incredible war film dubbed a “masterpiece” by fans is available to watch for free for Amazon Prime subscribers. Fury, which has an impressive 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, has been hailed by fans as one of the best war movies, with viewers praising everything from the cast to the …

There is plenty of excitement among period-drama fans as a new film is set to be released in the UK within days. It is based on what many people call the greatest book ever written, and some say it could become one of the standout adaptations of the year. Some …

If you’re looking for a thrilling film to watch this winter, look no further than this “masterpiece”. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the spy film stars Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason. North by Northwest tells the story of a New York City advertising executive who goes on the …

Alec Guinness in The Bridge on the River Kwai (Image: The Bridge on the River Kwai) Some films stay with you long after the credits roll. They linger for years, pop into your mind at random moments and feel as powerful on a rewatch as they did the first time. …

A unique horror film is set to depart from Netflix imminently. Time is ticking for fans to catch Five Nights at Freddy’s on the streaming platform. The film has been part of Netflix’s vast catalogue since last August. Its inclusion was timely, allowing viewers to revisit the original film before …

If you’re looking to watch something intense, gripping and genuinely underrated based on a true story, this war film deserves to jump straight to the top of your list. Often overshadowed by bigger Vietnam War films, the 2006 war drama tells the real-life survival story of Dieter Dengler, a German-American …

Back in 2023, filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov released his Oscar-winning documentary 20 Days in Mariupol, featuring footage from the first weeks of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Now he’s back with follow-up film 2000 Meters to Andriivka, which follows him and a Ukrainian platoon on a mission to liberate the Russian-occupied village …

The Notebook went on to gross $118.3 million against its $29 million budget (Image: Getty) A romantic drama film has been praised as a “masterpiece” and an “absolute classic” – and is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer. The film is based on a 1996 novel by Nicholas Sparks …