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Metro
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
TV fans urged to binge 'outstanding' thriller on Amazon Prime this bank holiday
Amazon Prime Video viewers, strap yourselves in for an 'amazingly shocking ride' and rediscover a BBC crime drama classic this May Bank Holiday. If you're looking for a thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat, then look no further than The Fall. First aired in 2013, the show follows detective Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson), who is trying to capture Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan), the serial killer responsible for the murders of multiple young professional women in Belfast. On social media, fans have long raved about the series, hailing it as 'outstanding in every way'. And it's easily accessible, so you can either get in on the action for the first time or rediscover an old favourite during the extended weekend, as it's up on Amazon Prime for free to subscribers. Heaping praise on Gillian's performance, @Batmanpremi wrote on X: 'Gillian Anderson's performance in The fall is so powerful man, so good. The dailogues written for her hits straight like an arrow, intended where it's meant to be. Her acting is so subtle yet so dynamic.' 'I'm watching The Fall featuring Gillian Anderson. A phenomenal actress through and through', echoed @idayatjinadu_. @Amelia5Miller also noted how 'tense' the series is, describing Gillian's portrayal of Stell as 'extraordinary'. There's also been plenty of compliments for 50 Shades of Grey star Jamie, whose performance as a cold-blooded killer is terrifyingly convincing and deeply unsettling, to say the least. 'One of the best series Ive seen', declared @sylviastorm2112. 'seeing jamie dornan in the fall and then compare it to his other works i'm like 'i hate this character but mannnn does he play it good',' joked @withclairety, adding: 'the fall pilot creeped me out in such a good way like WE ARE INVESTED'. @dcblerg2015 added that Jamie is 'fantastic' as the criminal, while @cinnamon_s28471 wrote: 'only Jamie Dornan could have played this character!' The Fall was also a hit with critics upon its release, boasting an impressive 85% average score on Rotten Tomatoes' review aggregator, the Tomatometer. Sex Education actor Gillian, 56, previously revealed they actually came 'very close' to producing a fourth season of The Fall but 'couldn't quite crack it.' She told Variety: 'It was one of my favourite characters I ever got to play, and the experience was fantastic with an amazing crew like Allan Cubitt, an incredibly talented writer, who directed the second and third seasons. 'We were reopening up the idea again a few years ago. I approached them about doing a fourth season, set a few years later. We went down that distance and explored the idea but couldn't quite crack it. We came very close. 'Many people ask about it, and I believe she's the kind of character we could step into her at any time, so I don't think it's entirely put to bed.' Meanwhile, Jamie once admitted that playing Spector left him 'scarred'. Speaking at the launch of series 2, he said of the murderer, who also seeks sexual gratification from his victims in the most twisted ways: 'You can't fail to be left slightly scarred by inhabiting someone like that.' More Trending 'He had such distaste for everything,' he added. 'You do carry some of that anger and that hatred in you a little bit, especially towards the end of a few months playing him.' The Fall is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. View More » This article was first published on May 5, 2025. 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: Jeremy Clarkson's girlfriend Lisa shares very revealing admission about their sex life MORE: Amazon Prime fans have just days to watch 'one of the creepiest thrillers ever made' MORE: All Neighbours spoilers for next week as major character dies
Metro
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Cancel your bank holiday plans and binge 'outstanding' Amazon Prime thriller
If you're an Amazon Prime Video subscriber, then cancel your weekend plans because there's a classic BBC crime drama you need to watch. All three seasons of thriller The Fall have been added to Prime Video, and that means you'll have a better time on the couch this Bank Holiday weekend than you will at the beach. First aired in 2013, the show follows detective Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson), who is trying to capture Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan), the serial killer responsible for the murders of multiple young professional women in Belfast. On Google, fans have been recommending 'outstanding in every way' The Fall after it was added to Amazon Prime, free to watch for subscribers. Among them is Laura Clark, who shared: 'This impeccably acted series is worth a rewatch, even. This is my second time watching it through, and I haven't seen anything of its calibre since. If you enjoy dark, suspenseful dramas because of what they teach you about the human condition and how they resonate with deep, personal feelings, this is the epitome of that.' Gail Alkovich wrote: 'Outstanding in every way. A truly well-written and superbly acted thriller. Jamie Dornan blows you away with this character, so far removed from the engaging, charming characters he has played. Always loved Gillian Anderson, but have high regard for her talent after seeing her very deep and complex portrayal of this female detective.' Echoing their sentiment, T D said: 'Best crime show ever. ashtonishingly deep, it explores a wide range of different issues through its characters (top notch performers as well), such as mental illnesses and/or disorders (narcissism, alcoholism, depression, etc). It represents how painful it is to live through our [harmed] inner child, how essential it is to ask for help and receive it from the right people, and also, the multiple forms of one single individual. I could keep going, but I'll let you discover the rest for yourself.' Dina Brown also added: 'What a shocker of a series. Not for the faint of heart, it's brutal but very well acted. It starts out slow, but trust me, stick with it, because it becomes an amazingly shocking ride.' The Fall was also a hit with critics, boasting an impressive 85% average score on Rotten Tomatoes' reviews aggregator, the Tomatometer. Last year, Sex Education actor Gillian, 56, revealed they came 'very close' to producing a fourth season of The Fall but 'couldn't quite crack it.' She told Variety: 'It was one of my favourite characters I ever got to play, and the experience was fantastic with an amazing crew like Allan Cubitt, an incredibly talented writer, who directed the second and third seasons. 'We were re-opening up the idea again a few years ago. I approached them about doing a fourth season, set a few years later. We went down that distance and explored the idea, but couldn't quite crack it. We came very close. 'Many people ask about it, and I believe she's the kind of character we could step into her at any time, so I don't think it's entirely put to bed.' The Fall is not the only show gripping Amazon Prime Video viewers. They've also been devouring every episode of family crime drama they claim 'outshines' Peaky Blinders. Animal Kingdom even stars one of the BBC's show's actors, Finn Cole, who played Michael Gray. First aired in 2016, the thriller follows Finn's character Joshua 'J' Cody who moves in with his estranged relatives, the Codys, who run a criminal family enterprise in California, after the death of his mother. More Trending On Reddit, Turbulent-Truth-4059 urged: 'How is no one talking about how good ANIMAL KINGDOM IS🔥🔥🔥 watch it.' Agreeing, FineJellyfish4321 raved: 'Yes!!! I always recommend it and a lot of people don't even know about it. I didn't until last year, but once I started I was absolutely hooked! That is hands down one of the best shows I've ever seen!' jwC731 added: 'Highly underrated show imo.' The Fall is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. 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. View More » MORE: Jeremy Clarkson shares sad reason he 'wasn't himself' during Clarkson's Farm season 4 MORE: Netflix viewers 'eat up' controversial new thriller watched 2,400,000 times MORE: Amazon Prime show branded 'comedically bad' by critics after season 2 drops
Tom's Guide
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix just added an emotional new romantic drama show — and it's already crashed the top 10
'Forever' is now streaming on Netflix, and this romantic coming-of-age drama looks to be a bold addition to the streaming service's ever-growing library. A new adaptation of Judy Blume's 1975 young adult novel of the same name, 'Forever' brings it into the 21st Century and centers on two Black teens — and it's proving a popular watch. At the time of writing, it's currently sitting at the #2 spot in the Netflix top 10 shows chart, putting it second only to the streamer's buzzy Tina Fey comedy series, 'The Four Seasons.' It's not just a hit in the charts, though; 'Forever' is also resonating with viewers, as it's landed some very positive reactions from critics and regular viewers alike. Right now, 'Forever' is Certified Fresh on the review aggregate site, Rotten Tomatoes, where it has earned a 95% critics score and a 93% rating on the site's Popcornmeter. If you're trying to decide whether 'Forever' belongs on your Netflix watchlist, here's a little more info about the new series, plus a quick round-up of what critics have had to say about the streamer's new arrival. Adapted for a new generation by Mara Brock Akil, Netflix's 'Forever' is an epic love story between two LA-based Black teen athletes, Keisha Clark (Lovie Simone) and Justin Edwards (Michael Cooper Jr.). The series takes place in 2018 and follows the pair as they explore their identities as they navigate the highs and lows of life that come from being in their first real relationship — and examines how all the "Firsts" from those relationships can shape or change our lives forever. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. In addition to Simone and Cooper Jr., 'Forever' also stars Karen Pittman, Wood Harris, Xosha Roquemore, Marvin Lawrence Winans III, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ali Gallo, Niles Fitch, Paigion Walker, and E'myri Crutchfield. I said 'Forever' had earned some high praise, and I wasn't kidding: viewers look to have fallen head over heels for the new Netflix drama. Rotten Tomatoes' critics consensus for 'Forever' reads: 'A thoroughly modern adaptation of Judy Blume's novel that retains its insight into young love, 'Forever' is an effervescent romance that'll put an everlasting smile on viewers' faces.' Reviewing at Variety, Aramide Tinubu called 'Forever' 'Brock Akil's finest work' and praised the series as an 'exquisite journey of love, becoming and the beautiful wonder and anguish of teenhood', one that 'captures the essence of Blume's novel and remixes it, not only for a 21st-century lens, but for generations of Black people who haven't seen themselves represented so vividly and tenderly.' The Guardian's Rebecca Nicholson gave 'Forever' a 4-star rating, arguing that the series 'is not only timely but important', writing: 'This eight-part series [...] is sensitive and winningly sweet, while still managing to maintain its defiance and bite.' She also calls the performances 'excellent', in particular our two leads. Finally, IndieWire's Ben Travers gave the series a B+ rating, arguing that the series 'captures the book's original spirit while keeping its focus squarely on the modern day', adding: 'While taking major departures from Blume's plot, Brock Akil stays true to its compassion, thoughtfulness, and message. Like love itself, 'Forever' should be easily recognizable, but there's still plenty to discover." As I mentioned, it's not just critics who are impressed with 'Forever', and RT's audience reactions reflect that, too. There are 50 logged on the site at present, and they're pretty positive indeed. One fan called it 'powerful on so many levels', while another said it was 'too good to not binge in one sitting' and a third said it was 'one of the best teen romance series I've seen in a very long time.' If all that has you sold on checking the series out, you can stream 'Forever' on Netflix right now. But if 'Forever' doesn't seem like your kind of show, we can still help you find your next Netflix binge. For more streaming recommendations, be sure to check out our definitive guide to the best Netflix shows you should be watching for tons of suggestions of what to watch next.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The 12 Top-Grossing Movies With a Zero on Rotten Tomatoes
Here are the 12 highest-grossing movies with a zero on Rotten Tomatoes — proving that critical failure doesn't have to equal box-office failure. Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer ratings can be polarizing. The site aggregates critics' reviews to assign a numerical score, and those with a Tomatometer score of 75% or better are "Certified Fresh." Such a score requires at least 80 reviews, or 40 for limited-release movies, from "Tomatometer" critics, including five from those the site designates Top Critics. Once a film gets this status, it keeps it unless it falls below 70%. The idea of assigning numerical aggregated scores to films repulses some people who feel that nuance is lost in such a system. But still many movie fans use the scores in deciding what to see, making the Certified Fresh designation a modern, online version of Siskel & Ebert's "two thumbs up." Related Headlines 20 Bond Girls Behind the Scenes Photos The 13 Best Sleazy Movies We've Ever Seen 10 Movie Sex Scenes Someone Should Have Stopped Attention on the phenomenon of movies with a zero on Rotten Tomatoes — meaning, unanimous negative reviews — was revived when Eli Roth's new Borderlands just barely avoided a zero on Rotten Tomatoes. At present, there are only 40 movies with a zero on Rotten Tomatoes. But a few made good money despite receiving a zero. These are their stories. Here are the top-grossing movies with a zero on Rotten Tomatoes, ranked from lowest to highest box office. Bo Derek became an icon thanks to 1979's 10, and Bolero was written and directed by her then-husband John. Derek stars in 10 as a 23-year-old woman who travels around the world looking for the perfect man to be her first sexual partner. The general consensus is that Bolero is basically Skinamax level: Roger Ebert joked it was a movie built for VHS viewing, where one could fast forward and pause to their heart's content. Enough people went to the theater for it to make $8.9 million. Look, 1989's Look Who's Talking is very silly. The whole idea is built on the hook, "What if you could hear a baby's inner monologue, and the baby was a wise-cracking Bruce Willis type?" However, the very talented Amy Heckerling directed, and though the movie got mixed reviews (58 percent on Rotten Tomatoes), it was a massive hit, scoring $297 million off of a budget of $7.5 million. So yeah, we get why the studio greenlit Look Who's Talking Too, which added another baby to the mix. The sequel was panned (13 percent) but it was still successful, making $120.9 million. So they tried again. Heckerling did not return, and this time the premise turned to the dog's inner monologues. Finally, the series lost all its critical support, and Look Who's Talking Now! tanked. It made $10.3 million. That's good enough for a place on this list of poorly reviewed movies that made money, but it's a huge dropoff from the previous films in the saga. Still, it has a place in history as one of the highest-grossing movies with a zero on Rotten Tomatoes. Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever cost a whopping $70 million to make, but earned $20.2 million at the box office. It has a clumsy name, it was directed by a guy who worked under the mononym 'Kaos,' and nobody knew who Ecks and Sever were. There is an argument to be made that Ballistic is the most critically-reviled movie on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, you may be wondering how this distinction was landed on, given that there's nothing lower than zero and there are, as we mentioned, 40 movies with a zero on Rotten Tomatoes. The answer: sheer tonnage. It holds the distinction of having the most rotten reviews — 119 — of any movie to get no fresh designations. What if you did one of the only ballets most people have heard of — in 3D? Elle Fanning plays the young protagonist, and John Turturro plays the Rat King. It was a big swing, and critics called it a miss. Though the movie made $20.5 million, it cost a staggering $90 million to make. This one made a mere $22 million on a budget of $40 million, which is a high budget for a comedy. Murphy's incredible past box office success made it seem like a gamble worth taking. After A Thousand Words, Murphy only did one film until 2019, when Dolemite is My Name revitalized his career. And despite being on a list of movies with a zero on Rotten Tomatoes, Murphy is one of the highest-grossing actors ever. He's used to seeing lots of zeroes — on his checks. Nicolas Cage in a film based on an inane novel about the Christian rapture. Many not prone to reading Christian-bait (Christians deserve better than this) had likely heard of Left Behind, which earned plenty of lampooning for its silly take on the Rapture. Even with a built-in audience for fans of the books, the film only made $27.4 million. Enough for this list of movies with a zero on Rotten Tomatoes, but not exactly impressive. One perk of working in this realm: You get to learn about Belgian animated movies you otherwise would never have heard of. Yes, this is a film based upon Queen Elizabeth II having corgis. This seems to be the extent of reality in this movie. Rex is the Queen's favorite corgi. He gets lost. He goes on an adventure. He gets found. Donald and Melania Trump are characters in The Queen's Corgi. Some notable British character actors lent their voices. The Queen's Corgi, at a robust 85 minutes, somehow made $31.4 million. France seems to be the main culprit of that. Maybe we should do the whole Freedom Fries thing again. Most people had never heard of Roberto Benigni before he surprised the world by winning Best Actor for 1997's Life is Beautiful at the Oscars. Remember? He freaked out and walked over the chairs and all that stuff. Benigni used that momentum to fuel his next project, a new version of Pinocchio. As with Life is Beautiful, Benigni directed and starred in Pinocchio. No, he didn't choose to play Geppetto, the human adult man at the center of the story. He played Pinocchio, the little wooden boy. Pinocchio made $41.3 million worldwide, but almost all of that came from Benigni's native Italy. In the United States it made $3.67 million. Japanese horror, aka J-horror, had a moment in the United States. Many J-horror movies were remade for American audiences, and some, like The Ring, did well. Others, like The Grudge, managed to do just fine. Then, there's One Missed Call. The Japanese original was directed by Takashi Miike, which is to say it is horrifying as much as it is 'horror,' underpinned by an elegant revoltingness. Few American directors can do this. The American version made $45.8 million, but One Missed Call was truly reviled by critics. While Problem Child made $72.2 million, it also earned not a single positive review from a critic. Still, it gets some love from fans even today because of nostalgia for John Ritter, who plays half of a couple that adopts a kind of monstrous young boy (Michael Oliver). Most adoptions go much better. The thing about the fresh/rotten dichotomy is that there is a lot of room for differing opinions within 'fresh' or 'rotten.' There are certainly reviews that have fallen just on the opposite side of that fresh/rotten line that are more closely aligned than, say, a slightly-negative review and a full-out pan. Of the seven movies in the Police Academy franchise, Citizens on Patrol is the only one to get a zero on Rotten Tomatoes. How did it end up with this ignominious distinction, despite a cast that includes future screen icon Sharon Stone? Citizens on Patrol is right in the middle of a seven-movie run, and was the last one that still had Steve Guttenberg in the mix as Casey Mahoney. Despite the critics not supporting it, it made $76.8 million, which kept the series going. Also, the editor of this piece would like to add that this is favorite of all the movies with a zero on Rotten Tomatoes. 1977's Saturday Night Fever was a massive hit. The soundtrack, built around the Bee Gees, is one of the biggest soundtracks ever, and the film cemented John Travolta's movie stardom. Enter Staying Alive. Travolta returned to star in the sequel to Saturday Night Fever, and Sylvester Stallone — who had written and starred in the Best Picture winner Rocky — both co-wrote and directed Staying Alive. Frothy soundtrack aside, Saturday Night Fever is a searing, dark portrayal of New York nightlife. Staying Alive is about Tony Manero (Travolta) trying to make it as a Broadway dancer. Critics weren't impressed. Still: Staying Alive was a sequel to a huge hit, Travolta was a star, and the film made a whopping $127 million — earning the cool position of being the top-grossing of all movies with a zero on rotten tomatoes. Take that, critics. You might also like this list of Gen X Film Stars Gone Too Soon, or this profile of Nicolas Cage, who has made many excellent movies, despite the one on this list. Related Headlines 20 Bond Girls Behind the Scenes Photos The 13 Best Sleazy Movies We've Ever Seen 10 Movie Sex Scenes Someone Should Have Stopped
Metro
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Spend your bank holiday Monday bingeing 'outstanding' thriller on Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime Video viewers have strapped themselves in for an 'amazingly shocking ride' after rediscovering a BBC crime drama classic. They have been bingeing all three seasons of thriller The Fall instead of heading to the beach this May Bank Holiday. First aired in 2013, the show follows detective Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson), who is trying to capture Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan), the serial killer responsible for the murders of multiple young professional women in Belfast. On Google, fans have been recommending 'outstanding in every way' The Fall after it was added to Amazon Prime, free to watch for subscribers. Among them is Laura Clark, who shared: 'This impeccably acted series is worth a rewatch, even. This is my second time watching it through, and I haven't seen anything of its calibre since. If you enjoy dark, suspenseful dramas because of what they teach you about the human condition and how they resonate with deep, personal feelings, this is the epitome of that.' Gail Alkovich wrote: 'Outstanding in every way. A truly well-written and superbly acted thriller. Jamie Dornan blows you away with this character, so far removed from the engaging, charming characters he has played. Always loved Gillian Anderson, but have high regard for her talent after seeing her very deep and complex portrayal of this female detective.' Echoing their sentiment, T D said: 'Best crime show ever. ashtonishingly deep, it explores a wide range of different issues through its characters (top notch performers as well), such as mental illnesses and/or disorders (narcissism, alcoholism, depression, etc). It represents how painful it is to live through our [harmed] inner child, how essential it is to ask for help and receive it from the right people, and also, the multiple forms of one single individual. I could keep going, but I'll let you discover the rest for yourself.' Dina Brown also added: 'What a shocker of a series. Not for the faint of heart, it's brutal but very well acted. It starts out slow, but trust me, stick with it, because it becomes an amazingly shocking ride.' The Fall was also a hit with critics, boasting an impressive 85% average score on Rotten Tomatoes' reviews aggregator, the Tomatometer. Last year, Sex Education actor Gillian, 56, revealed they came 'very close' to producing a fourth season of The Fall but 'couldn't quite crack it.' She told Variety: 'It was one of my favourite characters I ever got to play, and the experience was fantastic with an amazing crew like Allan Cubitt, an incredibly talented writer, who directed the second and third seasons. 'We were re-opening up the idea again a few years ago. I approached them about doing a fourth season, set a few years later. We went down that distance and explored the idea, but couldn't quite crack it. We came very close. 'Many people ask about it, and I believe she's the kind of character we could step into her at any time, so I don't think it's entirely put to bed.' The Fall is not the only show gripping Amazon Prime Video viewers. They've also been devouring every episode of family crime drama they claim 'outshines' Peaky Blinders. Animal Kingdom even stars one of the BBC's show's actors, Finn Cole, who played Michael Gray. More Trending First aired in 2016, the thriller follows Finn's character Joshua 'J' Cody who moves in with his estranged relatives, the Codys, who run a criminal family enterprise in California, after the death of his mother. On Reddit, Turbulent-Truth-4059 urged: 'How is no one talking about how good ANIMAL KINGDOM IS🔥🔥🔥 watch it.' Agreeing, FineJellyfish4321 raved: 'Yes!!! I always recommend it and a lot of people don't even know about it. I didn't until last year but once I started I was absolutely hooked! That is hands down one of the best shows I've ever seen!' jwC731 added: 'Highly underrated show imo.' View More » The Fall is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. 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: Another Simple Favor viewers 'horrified' over bizarre Blake Lively incest plot MORE: Netflix viewers rediscover 00s sci-fi thriller with 'unexpected' twist as it climbs the charts MORE: The 90s TV episode so disturbing it was 'banned from TV for 3 years'
