neil-down's - Rented List
-
Hurricane (2018)Hurricane: Squadron 303 / Mission of Honor
Based on an astonishing true story, 'Hurricane' tells of the heroic Polish fighter pilots who fought for the freedom of their own country in the skies over Britain, during World War 2. Seen through the eyes of Jan Zumbach (Iwan Rheon), legendary fighter ace and adventurer, it tells how the Poles, driven across Europe by the German war machine, finally made their last stand flying Hurricanes for the RAF, becoming a key component of the legendary 'few'. In the lethal melee above England in that summer of 1940, countless terrifying dogfights led equally to victory, loss, celebration and despair. Displaying unrivalled tenacity and courage, these Polish men would sacrifice everything to become heroes. - Director:
- David Blair
- Cast:
- Iwan Rheon, Milo Gibson, Stefanie Martini
- Formats:
-
-
Gallipoli (1981)Galipolje
Mel Gibson delivers an electrifying performance in directors Peter Weir's compelling story of friendship and adventure between two Australian soldiers in 1915. They cross continents and great oceans, climb the pyramids and walk through the ancient sands of Egypt to join their regiment at the fateful battle of Gallipoli. The echoes of history blend with the friends' compelling destiny as they become part of a legendary World War I confrontation between Australia and the German allied Turks - a battle that is to Australians what the Alamo is to Americans. - Director:
- Peter Weir
- Cast:
- Mel Gibson, Mark Lee, Bill Kerr
- Formats:
-
-
The Star (2017)The Lamb
A small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free and finally goes on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth, a lovable sheep who has lost her flock and Dave, a dove with lofty aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told - the first Christmas. - Director:
- Timothy Reckart
- Cast:
- Steven Yeun, Keegan-Michael Key, Aidy Bryant
- Formats:
-
-
'Snowden' is a riveting personal look at one of the most polarising figures of the 21st century, the man responsible for what has been described as the most far-reaching security breach in U.S. intelligence history. 'Snowden' opens the door on the untold story of Edward Snowden, examining the forces that turned a conservative young patriot eager to serve his country into a historic whistle-blower and posing provocative questions about which liberties we are willing to give up in order for our government to protect us. - Director:
- Oliver Stone
- Cast:
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo
- Formats:
-
-
Set in and around the corridors of power, 'Bodyguard' tells the story of David Budd (Richard Madden), a heroic but volatile war veteran now working as a Specialist Protection Officer for the Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch (RaSP) of London's Metropolitan Police Service. When he is assigned to protect the ambitious and powerful Home Secretary Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes), Budd finds himself torn between his duty and his beliefs. Responsible for her safety, could he become her biggest threat? - Director:
- Thomas Vincent
- Cast:
- Richard Madden, Sophie Rundle, Vincent Franklin
- Formats:
-
-
BlacKkKlansman (2018)Black Klansman
From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. In the early 1970's, Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) becomes the first African-American detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a difference, he bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. He recruits a seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), into the undercover investigation. Together, they team up to take down the extremist organisation aiming to garner mainstream appeal. 'BlacKkKlansman' offers an unflinching, true-life examination of race relations in 1970's America that is just as relevant in today's tumultuous world. - Director:
- Spike Lee
- Cast:
- John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier
- Formats:
-
-
King of Thieves (2018)The Over the Hill Mob
Directed by Academy Award winner James Marsh, 'King of Thieves' is the incredible true story of the spectacular Hatton Garden diamond heist - the biggest and most daring in British history. The astonishing heist pulled off by a crew of retired crooks begins as a nostalgic last hurrah but quickly becomes brutal when greed and backstabbing take over. - Director:
- Jamie Marsh
- Cast:
- Michael Caine, Michael Gambon, Charlie Cox
- Formats:
-
-
This magical adventure tells the story of 10-year-old Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), who goes to live with his uncle in a creepy old house. When Lewis discovers that the house has a mysterious tick-tocking sound coming from its walls, the local town's sleepy facade jolts to life. Determined to find the ticking, Lewis uncovers a secret world of warlocks and witches and accidentally awakens the dead - forcing Lewis, his Uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) and their neighbour, Mrs Zimmerman (Cate Blanchett) into a race against time to save the world. - Director:
- Eli Roth
- Cast:
- Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro
- Formats:
-
-
The evolution story of Marvel's most enigmatic, complex and badass character - Venom! Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) is a broken man after he loses everything including his job and fiancée. Just when his life is at its lowest, he becomes host to an alien symbiote which results in extraordinary superpowers - transforming him into Venom. Will these powers be enough for this new lethal protector to defeat great evil forces, especially against the far stronger and more weaponised symbiote rival, Riot (Riz Ahmed)? - Director:
- Ruben Fleischer
- Cast:
- Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed
- Formats:
-
-
Sherlock Gnomes (2018)Gnomeo & Juliet: Sherlock Gnomes
Get ready for a phe-gnome-nal adventure inside the secret world of garden gnomes! When Gnomeo (voice of James McAvoy) and Juliet (voice of Emily Blunt) discover their friends and family have gone missing, there's only one gnome to call - the legendary detective Sherlock Gnomes (voice of Johnny Depp). Working together, the mystery takes them beyond the garden walls and across the city on an unforgettable journey to save the day and bring the gnomes home. - Director:
- John Stevenson
- Cast:
- Kelly Asbury, Mary J. Blige, Emily Blunt
- Formats:
-
-
In this new take on the tragic love story, Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) is a seasoned musician who discovers - and falls in love with - struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer...until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jackson fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons. - Director:
- Bradley Cooper
- Cast:
- Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott
- Formats:
-
-
Packed with out-of-this-world action and suspense, UFO represents a benchmark in sci-fi production and one of the best of its genre, combining the remarkable talents of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, and ground-breaking special effects from Academy Award-winner Derek Meddings. The year is 1980 and Earth is under threat from a mysterious and terrifying new menace...After ten years in top-secret development, S.H.A.D.O. (Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organisation) goes live. Its aim: to combat the threat of alien invasion. From Moonbase Control, S.H.A.D.O.'s dedicated operatives wage a spectacular battle on land and sea, in the air and in space, exploring mysteries of the universe, discovering computer love affairs and encountering a dying race of extra-terrestrials who need human organs to survive. - Director:
- David Lane
- Cast:
- Ed Bishop, Dolores Mantez, Michael Billington
- Formats:
-
-
Remember that really cute guy who said he'd call...and didn't? Maybe he lost your number. Maybe he's in the hospital. Maybe he's awed by your beauty, brains or success. Or maybe "He's Just Not That Into You". Based on the runaway (like some guys you know) bestseller by "Sex and the City" series writers Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, "He's Just Not That Into You" sparkles with zingy 'aha' moments any survivor of the dating wars will recognize. - Director:
- Ken Kwapis
- Cast:
- Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily
- Formats:
-
-
If there's a microscopic fracture in a metal, brilliant engineer Ted Crawford (Anthony Hopkins) will find it. And if there's the tiniest flaw in his cover-up of shooting his unfaithful wife, Crawford defies you - and prosecutor Willy Beachum (Ryan Gosling) - to find it. Beachum's legal talents and ethics are pushed to the limit as he faces off against Crawford in the cat-and-mouse moves and countermoves of "Fracture". - Director:
- Gregory Hoblit
- Cast:
- Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn
- Formats:
-
-
The Captain (2017)Der Hauptmann
Based on the astonishing true story of a teenage German soldier (Max Hubacher) whose sadism would eventually earn him the nickname of the Executioner of Emsland. The Captain picks up two weeks before the end of the war. A petrified soldier, fleeing military police, finds a Nazi captain's uniform to wear and avoid execution. Thus disguised and high on the terrifying charisma of his clothing, he invents a secret mission from the Fuhrer and embarks on a brutal odyssey of torture and slaughter. - Director:
- Robert Schwentke
- Cast:
- Max Hubacher, Milan Peschel, Frederick Lau
- Formats:
-