Don’t despair at the weekend going by so fast. Put your feet up, relax and watch a great movie. Here’s my top 5 movies to watch on a Sunday afternoon.
A heartbreaking tale of money, success and lust.
A wild, euphoric exercise in creative extrapolation.
This artfully precise comedy is full of rapier-sharp wit, and Ralph Fiennes’ timing is note-perfect.
4. Rush
Ron Howard’s take on James Hunt and Niki Lauda’s 70’s rivalry is a thrilling hymn to male pride and motor sport.
Smart, powerfully acted, and incredibly intense, Captain Phillips offers the audience a Hollywood biopic done right, and Tom Hanks a showcase for yet another brilliant performance.
Happy viewing.
By Ruth Walker
Ruthless On Film 