These are the new releases on Netflix, Prime Videos, Hotstar and other streaming services
Spinning Out on Netflix
IMDb: 7.9/10
Director: Samantha Stratton
Stars: Kaya Scodelario, January Jones, Willow Shields
Description: Spinning Out revolves around the story of Kat, who struggles to find a balance between mental illness, family conflicts and ambitions. She is an Olympic aspirant who decides to leave figure skating following an injury that breaks her down. And is finding it difficult to come to a decision.
Critics: Spinning Out ultimately treats Kat and Carol's mental health disabilities as an everyday part of the human experience. The story may be woolly at times, but its humanity is as clear as ice, said Robyn Bahr from Hollywood Reporter
Joker on Apple TV
IMDb: 8.6/10
Director: Todd Phillips
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz |
Description: Joker is one of the oldest villains in DC's comics — and famed for being Batman’s arch-nemesis. This film shows how a disturbed loner Arthur Fleck aka Joker, with difficult parentage and childhood, turns into a sociopath.
Critics: A movie that borders on genius-repellant, dark, terrifying, disgusting, brilliant and unforgettable, said Rex Reed from the Observers.
The King's Choice on Prime Videos
IMDb: 7.1/10
Director: Erik Poppe
Stars: Jesper Christensen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Karl Markovics
Description: It was April 1940, and Norway was invaded by German armed forces. The King is present in front of the forces with the ultimatum of surrender or die. The Royal Family manages to escape the situation. After three terrible days, the King makes a decision to fight the German even at the cost of his life.
Critics: “Set up like a suspense thriller, with on-screen titles that count down the minutes - not days or weeks - "The King's Choice" has the feel of a film that probably played better in its native country,” said Michael O'Sullivan from Washington Post
Nisman: The Prosecutor, the President, and the Spy’ on Netflix
IMDb: 7.8/10
Director: Justin Webster
Description: Nisman: Death of a Prosecutor is an original Netflix documentary which explores the mysterious death of a prosecutor who was investigating an Iran terror attack that left 85 dead. The murder case is yet to be solved.
Critics: Netflix's "Nisman: The Prosecutor" is the latest to focus less on the central crime and more on the enforcers, wrote Ashlie D. Steves from the Salone.
The Circle on Netflix
IMDb: 5.3/10
Director: James Ponsoldt
Stars: Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega
Description: Mae accepted the offer to her dream job at the biggest tech company in the world. However, as she works she realises she has put lives of her family, friends and that of entire humanity in jeopardy.
Critics: An idea in a Hollywood thriller is almost an accident now, so The Circle deserves praise for thoughtfulness, Paul Byrnes from The Age (Australia).
National Geographic’s Lost Cities on Hotstar
Host: Albert Lin
Description: National Geographic's newly launched show Lost Cities discovers the hidden architecture, science and stories behind some of the ancient cities of the world.
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