After what seems like a century of being holed up in my house, I can't help but feel jaded by the routine activities of life. The usual work and wind-down ritual, days on the desk followed by mindless entertainment in bed. These days I often catch myself rummaging around the world wide web for more things to do. Yes, I scour through all the beloved streaming platforms on the regular, but I always walk away feeling a nagging need for more options!
So, imagine my surprise, when I get a text from a friend asking me to choose a movie on the BookMyShow app. Naively enough, I can't help the sudden jolt of excitement at the thought of heading to an old-normal movie theatre, clutching on to a tub of popcorn. And that's precisely when I find out about the now available streaming choices on the crowd-favourite movie platform. This was a few days back, and since then my To-Be-Watched list has gone from near zero to full of exciting flicks. Well, I think that's enough prattling, let me quickly lay out the top 10 flicks I'd like to recommend you rent on BookMyShow right away!
1. Tenet
Director
Christopher Nolan
Star Cast
John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki
IMDb Rating
7.4/10
Rent @ INR 149
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One of the most exciting movies from recent times, Tenet has been lauded far and wide for its delightfully complicated Sci-Fi storyline. Touted to be one of those mind-bending movies you need to watch more than once to fully comprehend, this one is a fantastic option for those who want their grey cells stimulated. Not to mention, Robert Pattinson is always a dream to watch on screen!
2. Sound of Metal
Director
Darius Marder
Star Cast
Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci
IMDb Rating
7.8/10
Rent @ INR 89
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This awesome 2019 flick gets uncomfortably real on occasions, but remains thoroughly entertaining through and through. It's a movie you're likely to think back and reflect on for days following your first watch. With simple yet effectively crafted scenes and a whip-sharp script, Sound of Metal manages to highlight the unpredictability of life wonderfully.
3. The Bone Collector
Director
Phillip Noyce
Star Cast
Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah
IMDb Rating
6.7/10
Rent @ INR 39
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The classic Angelina Jolie starter is one of the best crime movies to grace our screens in the 90s. Revolving around a handicapped ex-homicide detective and his hunt with his partner for a serial killer, The Bone Collector is equal parts suspenseful and gripping. The scenes are creative and original, and the awe-inspiring performance of the leading cast makes it a worthwhile watch.
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4. The Current War
Director
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Star Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch, Oliver Powell, Sophia Ally
IMDb Rating
6.5/10
Rent @ INR 109
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This recently released drama comes with a top-notch cast and remarkable screenplay, that accurately depicts historical events as they unfolded. Based on the competition between Westinghouse and Edison to emerge as the power provider to the modern world, The Current War boasts of a thrilling mix of factual information and high octane drama.
5. Presumed Innocent
Director
Alan J. Pakula
Star Cast
Harrison Ford, Raul Julia, Greta Scacchi
IMDb Rating
6.9/10
Rent @ INR 109
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Have you ever found yourself completely enamoured by a crime you heard about? Then you may have a slight inkling of what the lead character played by Harrison Ford feels. In fact, the entire gripping courtroom drama is driven by powerful characters you won't be able to take your eyes off. Centring around a murder investigation and subsequent trials in the court, this movie manages to seize your attention from the first scene right till the end credits.
6. Judas and the Black Messiah
Director
Shaka King
Star Cast
Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons
IMDb Rating
7.6/10
Rent @ INR 499
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An unflinchingly brave movie brought to life by stellar performances, Judas & The Black Messiah will leave you with goosebumps after every moving scene. The characters are extremely intriguing, and the meticulous attention to detail in every reel of this movie is extraordinary. Even if you know the historical account of the Black Panther Party, the skilful make of the movie will leave you stunned beyond words.
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7. Red Joan
Director
Trevor Nunn
Star Cast
Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Stephen Campbell Moore
IMDb Rating
6.4/10
Rent @ INR 499
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Based on the story of Joan Stanley, a woman exposed to be the K.G.B.'s longest-serving British spy, Red Joan is well-made, interesting and powerful in every measure. From the script to the direction and from the choice of casting to the costume design, every element of the movie comes seamlessly together to narrate an enchanting tale full of thrill and drama.
8. The Guilty
Director
Gustav Möller
Star Cast
Jakob Cedergren, Jessica Dinnage, Omar Shargawi
IMDb Rating
7.5/10
Rent @ INR 79
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This adrenaline-inducing Danish thriller is certainly not for the weak-hearted and keeps you glued to the edge of your seat right till the very last scene of the movie. The Guilty comes with fantastic thrills and mind-bending turns that leave you feeling dizzy. The movie brings to life the story of a police officer trying to help a kidnapped woman he receives an emergency call from, and does so with finesse, intelligent plot twists, and a riveting plotline.
9. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Director
Dean DeBlois
Star Cast
Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, F. Murray Abraham
IMDb Rating
7.5/10
Rent @ INR 99
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If the real adult world has you feeling bogged down, spend a night following Toothless around on his grand adventures. Without a shadow of a doubt, this is one of the most breathtaking animated movies to come our way in the recent past, one full of scenes that enthral you entirely. It's a heartfelt movie with a wonderfully poignant message, and the absolutely adorable duo of Hiccup & toothless is the perfect cherry on the cake.
10. Spotlight
Director
Tom McCarthy
Star Cast
Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams
IMDb Rating
8.1/10
Rent @ INR 39
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A masterpiece of a movie, Spotlight deserves every bit of the credit it gets as one of the best dramatic biographies in history. If you're looking for a gritty, painfully honest movie, Spotlight will shine its light on the hard truths of the world for you. It's a flawless film filled with snippets of the bleak reality out there, and the story will resonate with you long after you've shut your laptop. The fantastic cast is an additional incentive, of course!
Now that we're leaving you with so many magical movie recommendations, chilling at home by yourself is going to be triple the fun!
