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The Guardian
2 hours ago
- The Guardian
The Map That Leads to You review – sugary Amazon romance works best as travelogue
A book-loving American woman in her 20s decides to spend time in Europe before she settles into the safety of a finance job in New York City, but she ends up falling for a man who is harbouring a tragic secret about his future. She's played by an in-house Netflix star, he's played by a non-American actor known for his role in a hit TV show. The film is based on a novel and is premiering on a streaming platform this month. While this might not be dramatically similar enough to become a Dante's Peak/Volcano situation, it's hard not to watch Amazon's The Map That Leads to You, out this week, and frequently think about Netflix's loosely similar My Oxford Year, released at the start of August. What immediately separates the two, and often separates Netflix and Amazon movies in general, is the aesthetic. My Oxford Year is every bit a TV movie while The Map That Leads to You is as glossy and sweeping as one deserving of a big screen release. That's both the Jeff Bezos budget bump but also the benefit of having a director like Lasse Hallström at the helm. The Oscar-nominated Swedish film-maker was once Hollywood's master of the middlebrow movie, behind Sunday afternoon specials like Chocolat and The Cider House Rules. But it's his later Nicholas Sparks adaptations Dear John and Safe Haven that made him the ideal choice here, smoothly guiding an adaptation of JP Monninger's sappy 2017 novel The Map That Leads to You (the book is even adorned by a Sparks quote). Trusty hands help in making the film feel grander especially when the emotion of the story, adapted by Dante's Peak's Les Bohem and Don't Make Me Go's Vera Herbert, can't quite get us there. We meet Heather (Madelyn Cline) and her two friends as they near the final stretch of their Eurotrip, perfectly bullet pointed to the final detail. Heather is a type A over-thinker, whose Notes app schedule for her post-graduation and pre-first job in the city hurrah did not include having a meet-cute with Jack (Riverdale's KJ Apa), a handsome New Zealander and fellow Ernest Hemingway fan. He's everything she isn't – impulsive and unplanned – and she finds herself changing her plan, and herself, as the pair start to fall in love. Apa is a likable enough actor but he struggles to sell a lot of Jack's manic pixie dream boy shtick, blandly insisting on the power of living in the moment and saying things like: 'I really believe that your thoughts help create your future,' with a straight face. The film's reheated messaging about the importance of following heart over head is ultimately a sneaky way to push the female lead off her course and on to his, as she relinquishes control to let him lead the way. Their jaunt around Europe, now on his terms, is a simple, seductive watch less for their burgeoning relationship, although they have decently sparky chemistry, and more for the crisply captured scenery, a lush and transporting late summer trip for us stuck at home, from Spain to Portugal to Italy and so on. Hallström knows exactly how to make his films look and feel delectable and at a time of ongoing streamer tinniness, it's a pleasure to be led by someone who truly knows where he's going. It's just a shame that we're being led somewhere so familiar. Not just because My Oxford Year recently took us there too (the 'reveal' is almost identical) but because so many romantic dramas have taken us there before. Both films try to avoid the standard cliches that come with the territory but neither manages anything truly new or, more importantly, poignant enough to bring the tears that should be cascading by the finale. Cline, as she recently showed in the I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel, is an incredibly engaging young star but one hopes her career leads her somewhere more unconventional next. The Map That Leads to You is available on Amazon Prime Video on 20 August
Metro
2 hours ago
- Metro
These are the greatest films of all time you need to stream right now
Some of the greatest movies ever are hiding right under your nose on popular streaming platforms. With a plethora of films accessible at our fingertips, choosing which film to watch in the evenings can result in endless scrolling and indecision, debating between the latest Netflix rom-com or a chilling crime documentary. But hidden away on most platforms are some gems that have been lauded by film critics for decades – and in some cases, generations. The top seven films – as voted for by critics on Rotten Tomatoes – are all different in theme and genre, and all available to stream. From Schindler's List to Top Gun: Maverick, here's a breakdown of some of the absolute corkers to watch tonight. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The Godfather is the number one top-rated film of all time with an impressive 97% Rotten Tomatoes score. Francis Ford Coppola's Mafia drama was met with both critical and commercial acclaim, earning over $200million (£147.5m) at the box office and winning three Oscars, including Best Picture. The film focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family, the Corleones, and its patriarch, Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). The story unfolds as the youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), joins the mafia and becomes increasingly involved in the life of crime he had been reluctant to join. The film is available to stream on Amazon Prime, Now, and Paramount. Casablanca is a classic romance movie from 1942 which has stood the test of time and earned a 99% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes. The film follows Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) and Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) romance which was filmed and set during World War II. One night while at his nightclub in Casablanca, Rick discovers his old flame Ilsa is in town with her husband Victor (Paul Henreid), a rebel with the Germans after him. Rick can help the couple escape – but at what cost? The film went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, while Michael Curtiz was selected as Best Director. The film is available to stream on BBC iPlayer With a 100% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes, LA Confidential is a 1997 American neo-noir crime thriller from Curtis Hanson. The movie stars Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, and Guy Pearce and focuses on a group of 1950s LAPD cops, some of whom are more than a little corrupt and collaborate with tabloid journalists. While it's not a true story, the film draws inspiration from a variety of real events that took place in the 1950s, and the title refers to the 1950s scandal magazine Confidential, portrayed in the film as Hush-Hush. LA Confidential is available to stream on Disney Plus. With a 100% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes, Seven Samurai is a 1954 Japanese epic samurai action film directed by Akira Kurosawa. The film follows a village of farmers who, out of desperation, attempt to hire a samurai who will fight off the bandits who steal their crops. The critics' consensus on Rotten Tomatoes reads: 'Arguably Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, The Seven Samurai is an epic adventure classic with an engrossing story, memorable characters, and stunning action sequences that make it one of the most influential films ever made.' The film is available to watch on Amazon Prime. The Godfather (1972) Casablanca (1942) L.A. Confidential (1997) Seven Samurai (1954) Parasite (2019) Schindler's List (1993) Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Chinatown (1974) On the Waterfront (1954) Toy Story 2 (1999) Rear Window (1954) The Battle of Algiers (1966) Modern Times (1936) Finding Nemo (2003) How to Train Your Dragon (2010) Toy Story 3 (2010) Up (2009) All About Eve (1950) Godzilla Minus One (2023) Toy Story (1995) With a 100% ranking, the 2019 Korean movie Parasite was a blockbuster hit, following the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan who ingratiate themselves in the Park's lives. The film came from writer-director Bong Joon Ho, and received huge oscar buzz, snagging the Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 92nd Academy Awards, as well as five other Oscars. Parasite is available to stream on Netflix. Schindler's List is Steven Spielberg's World War II epic starring Liam Neeson. Despite being released in 1993, the film is entirely in black and white – except for one haunting piece of colour used devastatingly in the film. Schindler's List focuses on Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who saved more than a thousand mostly Polish–Jewish refugees from the Holocaust. The film shows how Schindler used bribery and his status as a prominent businessman to employ over a thousand people and save them from the concentration camps. With a 98% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is considered a classic and has been lauded as powerful and brutal. The film is available to stream on Netflix and Now. Released in 2022, Top Gun: Maverick is the long-awaited sequel to the hit 1986 film, Top Gun More Trending Starring Tom Cruise reprising his role, the film has an A-list cast with Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, and Monica Barbaro all starring. The movie has a 96% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes and follows the Maverick (Cruise) a naval aviator who is forced to confront his past while training a group of younger Top Gun graduates – including the son of his dead best friend – for his most dangerous mission yet. The movie is available to stream on Channel 4. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Doctor Who fans finally get sci-fi crossover they've been waiting 20 years for MORE: The Vivienne was going to play 80s legend in movie – 'we had it all planned' MORE: TV fans defend 'unbelievably stupid' crime thriller that's streaming for free
The Guardian
2 hours ago
- The Guardian
The Map That Leads to You review – sugary Amazon romance works best as travelogue
A book-loving American woman in her 20s decides to spend time in Europe before she settles into the safety of a finance job in New York City, but she ends up falling for a man who is harbouring a tragic secret about his future. She's played by an in-house Netflix star, he's played by a non-American actor known for his role in a hit TV show. The film is based on a novel and is premiering on a streaming platform this month. While this might not be dramatically similar enough to become a Dante's Peak/Volcano situation, it's hard not to watch Amazon's The Map That Leads to You, out this week, and frequently think about Netflix's loosely similar My Oxford Year, released at the start of August. What immediately separates the two, and often separates Netflix and Amazon movies in general, is the aesthetic. My Oxford Year is every bit a TV movie while The Map That Leads to You is as glossy and sweeping as one deserving of a big screen release. That's both the Jeff Bezos budget bump but also the benefit of having a director like Lasse Hallström at the helm. The Oscar-nominated Swedish film-maker was once Hollywood's master of the middlebrow movie, behind Sunday afternoon specials like Chocolat and The Cider House Rules. But it's his later Nicholas Sparks adaptations Dear John and Safe Haven that made him the ideal choice here, smoothly guiding an adaptation of JP Monninger's sappy 2017 novel The Map That Leads to You (the book is even adorned by a Sparks quote). Trusty hands help in making the film feel grander especially when the emotion of the story, adapted by Dante's Peak's Les Bohem and Don't Make Me Go's Vera Herbert, can't quite get us there. We meet Heather (Madelyn Cline) and her two friends as they near the final stretch of their Eurotrip, perfectly bullet pointed to the final detail. Heather is a type A over-thinker, whose Notes app schedule for her post-graduation and pre-first job in the city hurrah did not include having a meet-cute with Jack (Riverdale's KJ Apa), a handsome New Zealander and fellow Ernest Hemingway fan. He's everything she isn't – impulsive and unplanned – and she finds herself changing her plan, and herself, as the pair start to fall in love. Apa is a likable enough actor but he struggles to sell a lot of Jack's manic pixie dream boy shtick, blandly insisting on the power of living in the moment and saying things like: 'I really believe that your thoughts help create your future,' with a straight face. The film's reheated messaging about the importance of following heart over head is ultimately a sneaky way to push the female lead off her course and on to his, as she relinquishes control to let him lead the way. Their jaunt around Europe, now on his terms, is a simple, seductive watch less for their burgeoning relationship, although they have decently sparky chemistry, and more for the crisply captured scenery, a lush and transporting late summer trip for us stuck at home, from Spain to Portugal to Italy and so on. Hallström knows exactly how to make his films look and feel delectable and at a time of ongoing streamer tinniness, it's a pleasure to be led by someone who truly knows where he's going. It's just a shame that we're being led somewhere so familiar. Not just because My Oxford Year recently took us there too (the 'reveal' is almost identical) but because so many romantic dramas have taken us there before. Both films try to avoid the standard cliches that come with the territory but neither manages anything truly new or, more importantly, poignant enough to bring the tears that should be cascading by the finale. Cline, as she recently showed in the I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel, is an incredibly engaging young star but one hopes her career leads her somewhere more unconventional next. The Map That Leads to You is available on Amazon Prime Video on 20 August
