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Daily Mirror
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix now streaming ‘truly entertaining' British thriller with a ‘mind-blowing' twist ending
An iconic actor teams up with a Peaky Blinders star in this gripping British thriller that's just been added to Netflix Netflix is now streaming an underrated thriller from two years ago that's guaranteed to keep you on your toes. Starring Richard E Grant and Daryl McCormack, fans and critics alike agree this psychological drama is 'mesmerising'. Unfortunately, it didn't quite light the box office on fire upon its original release, though the streaming service has now given the film a well-deserved second chance at success. Penned by Alex MacKeith and directed by Alice Troughton, in her feature film debut after working on iconic shows like EastEnders and Doctor Who, The Lesson deserves the top spot on your watchlist this week. It follows aspiring writer Liam Summers (played by McCormack) who seemingly lands the perfect job, tutoring at the estate of one of his literary heroes, JM Sinclair (Grant). However, his tenure soon takes a dark turn when his idol's family secrets start to bubble to the surface and Liam becomes trapped in a web of deceit. Awards Daily described the thriller as "meticulously crafted" and "mesmerising', while The Spectator was particularly impressed by Grant's "deliciously, marvellously, full-on monstrous" performance. A fan writing on Google reviews also had nothing but praise for Grant's co-star: 'I can't get over how incredible Daryl McCormack is in The Lesson! 'The plot twists had me on the edge of my seat, and the ending was absolutely mind-blowing - I never saw it coming!' Another five-star review gushed: 'The Lesson is a cinematic gem that is so refreshing, witty and entertaining till the very last musical note and cut to end credits. 'The stellar cast's chemistry brings layers of brilliance to the script and to the screen. The editing, score and cinematography simply yet intentionally further elevate the storytelling, creating an unexpected well crafted masterpiece.' Watch Stranger Things on Netflix for free with Sky from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description Someone else heaped on the praise: 'Best film I have seen in a long time and I see a lot of films. 'It completely kept me riveted from the very beginning to the end and through the epilogue. 'An elegant, intelligent, writerly and artful example of a truly entertaining masterpiece. Loved it. I wish there were more like it.' And a final fan summed up The Lesson as 'simply brilliant' in yet another five-star write-up. 'Delightfully quirky, superbly filmed visually, nicely sinister in an almost tongue in cheek manner, brilliantly acted by all the actors.' With this hidden gem of British cinema now on Netflix in the UK and Ireland, make sure The Lesson gets the attention film fans think it deserves this week. The Lesson is available to stream on Netflix.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oscar-winning epic praised for its 'incredible action sequence' is on TV tonight
An Oscar-winning epic lauded for its spectacular action sequences will be on TV tonight (Thursday, April 3). Braveheart, starring Mel Gibson, was released back in 1995 and tells the story of Scottish warrior William Wallace in the First War of Scottish Independence against King Edward I of England. The film also stars Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Brendan Gleeson, Angus McFadyen, Brian Cox and James Cosmo. READ MORE: Prisoner governor accused of relationship with drug dealing boss sobs as she says "I was incredibly stupid" READ MORE: Forensics at scene after man found with stab wounds and rushed to hospital The story is inspired by Blind Harry's 15th-century epic poem The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace. The film tells the story of Wallace, who lead a rebellion against the King in the late 13th century. Despite early successes, Wallace faces betrayal and the brutal forces of the English army. He is eventually captured, tortured and executed by the English and, in his final moments, shouts "freedom". Directed and produced by Gibson, the film which had a budget of around $50m-$70m, was a huge box office and commercial success. It was also lauded-over by the critics and was nominated for ten Oscars at the 68th Acaemdy Awards. The film picked up five awards, including for Best Picture and Best Director. With a 76% rating on Rotton Tomatoes, the film also scored favourable reviews with a lot of critics - both at the time and more recently. Awards Daily describes Braveheart as: "A huge film with incredible action sequences, an emotional love story, and a few technical wonders." Jay Carr at the Boston Globe said of the film: "Braveheart is a big, strapping medieval sword-and-arrow movie with more fighting than romance, a surprising abundance of lush and sensuous imagery considering its brutal strife, and Gibson fiercely inciting it to stand up and march." However, not all reviewers were glowing with some critics taking issue with the 178 minute runtime and historical inaccuracies. Alex von Tunzelmann of The Guardian wrote in 2008: "Seemingly intended as a piece of anti-English propaganda, Braveheart offers an even greater insult to Scotland by making a total pig's ear of its heritage." Braveheart is on Film4 on Thursday, April 3, at 9pm.
