3 new movies on Max with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

Date:
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:50:32 +0000

Description:
I've picked out three new highly-rated Max movies coming to the platform in December.

FULL STORY ======================================================================

Max once again lives up to its name this month with a ton of new movies for you to stream. Its huge catalog is one of the reasons why we think Max is among the very best streaming services , but of course the downside of all that choice is that it's easy to miss some really great movies. So we're here to help.

As you can see from our guide to everything new on Max in December 2024 , there are dozens of new movies adding to Max's already extensive catalog this month. There's lots of good stuff there, including these three highly rated gems; each one has a very high critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes and two are well-loved classics. The third is much more recent but no less deserving of your time. The Shop Around the Corner

Score: 99%
Rating: not rated
Run time: 1h 37m
Director: Ernst Lubitsch

This is one of the greatest romantic comedies ever made, and the years
haven't dulled its considerable charm. James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan, friends off-screen, star in what the New York Times called "a genial and tender romance" in its 1940 review it's funny but never sacrifices the story for cheap laughs.

The Shop Around the Corner is a classic odd-couple rom-com, with Stewart as his usual genial everyman and Sullavan as a straight-talking, no-nonsense woman with little time for fools. It set the template followed by later films such as You've Got Mail , but it did it first and did it better with its tale of two colleagues who can't stand each other but who fall for pen pals that turn out to be you've guessed it the very people they think they dislike. The Maltese Falcon

Score: 99%
Rating: not rated
Run time: 1h 40m
Director: John Huston

Often imitated, occasionally parodied but rarely bettered, this glorious noir movie features Humphrey Bogart as hard-bitten private eye Sam Spade in what the London Evening Standard called "the best crook film that's ever been made".

The famously hard to please critic Pauline Kael of The New Yorker loved it too: "It is (and this is rare in American films) a work of entertainment that is yet so skillfully constructed that after many years and many viewings it has the same brittle explosiveness and even some of the same surprise that it had in its first run." It's beautifully shot and beautifully acted; most
of it hasn't aged, although the occasionally overlong bits of exposition lifted straight from the book wouldn't make it into a modern script. But that's a minor quibble about what's widely recognized as a cinematic masterpiece. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

Score: 98%
Rating: PG-13
Run time: 1h 44m
Director: Ian Bonhte , Peter Ettedgui

For people of a certain age, there will only ever be one Superman:
Christopher Reeve, who played the titular alien in four 70s and 80s blockbusters. But sadly Reeve's career was cut short in 1995 when he suffered terrible injuries in a horse riding accident injuries that left him paralyzed. This documentary tells his story.

The consensus is that while structurally this is standard celeb-documentary fayre, Reeves himself makes the film something bigger especially through his advocacy work on behalf of disabled people. As Empire magazine put it: "the film is a compelling document of a man who had special abilities in his own right, using his influence to change the ways the world views disabled people... its emotional account of Reeves life is a fitting tribute to a true superhuman." You might also like Our guide to the best streaming services The best movies on Max The best shows on Max



======================================================================
Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hbo-max/3-new-movies-on-max-with-over-90-p ercent-on-rotten-tomatoes


--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64)
* Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100)

3 new movies on Max with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

Date:
Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Description:
Whether youre in the mood for a dystopian classic, romance or historical drama, weve got you covered.

FULL STORY ======================================================================

Max has announced its new slate of January 2025 content and there are some excellent movies for you to stream. Max is easily one of the best streaming services because it has a massive library of films covering a whole range of genres with new titles added every month. But with so many options, figuring out whats worth your time can feel overwhelming. Thats where we come in.

Our everything new on Max in January 2025 guide covers every addition to the platform this month, but if youre looking for the best of the best, weve got you covered. Weve spotlighted three must-watch movies below, all boasting stellar critical ratings on Rotten Tomatoes that make each one of the best
Max movies .

Whether youre craving a mix of action and sci-fi dystopia, a stunning and heart-wrenching romance, or a gripping historical drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat, these picks deliver. Read on to discover your next movie night masterpiece. Call Me By Your Name

Score: 95%
Rating: R
Run time: 132 minutes
Director: Luca Guadagnino

Call Me By Your Name is a visually stunning and tender romance set in Italy, which follows the story of Elio (played by Timothe Chalamet) and Oliver (played by Armie Hammer). In career-defining performances, the pair have a passionate summer fling.

Expect to be completely stunned by this beautiful coming-of-age masterpiece that does an incredible job at capturing the bittersweet nature of first love with authenticity and depth. Directed by Luca Guadagnino (also known for Challengers, Queer and Suspiria ), its set against a backdrop of sun-dappled vistas and piano melodies. Its one of those movies you'll be thinking about long after the credits roll. The Imitation Game

Score: 90%
Rating: PG-13
Run time: 113 minutes
Director: Morten Tyldum

An incredibly gripping historical drama, The Imitation Game tells the real life story of Alan Turing (played by Benedict Cumberbatch). Turing was the genius mathematician who famously cracked the Enigma code during World War
II. Cumberbatchs portrayal of Turing is heartbreaking and brilliant. He captures both the triumphs and struggles of a man whose groundbreaking work helped to end the war and yet his personal life was filled with deep injustice.

Yes, it's a biopic but The Imitation Game feels more than that, a celebration of perseverance and intellect, but also a grim reminder of the prejudice and persecution he faced only decades ago. It's a movie that's both thrilling and deeply moving. Mad Max (1980)

Score: 90%
Rating: R
Run time: 88 minutes
Director: George Miller

Sure, George Miller has returned to direct a newer version of this gritty action classic, but the original 1980 version is where it all began for the iconic Mad Max franchise. This movie introduced audiences to Miller's dystopian world, as well as Mel Gibson's Max. Expect a relentless ride filled with car chases, combat and a very dark vision of the future.

Granted, the movie may look dated compared to modern-day standards, but it's still a must-watch classic. It's also a testament to inventive filmmaking,
and revolutionized the action genre at the time. You might also like Our
guide to the best streaming services The best movies on Max The best shows on Max



======================================================================
Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hbo-max/3-new-movies-on-max-this-january-w ith-over-90-percent-on-rotten-tomatoes


--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64)
* Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100)