3 new to Netflix movies to watch this weekend — including Russell Crowe’s iconic historical action epic (Oct. 23-25)
Don't spend your weekend aimlessly scrolling the Netflix library; here are three recently added movies you should watch now.
Three new movies have arrived on Netflix this weekend, promising to keep viewers entertained despite the dreary weather outside. The first suggestion is the 2000 historical epic "Gladiator," starring Russell Crowe. Winner of five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor, this film follows Maximus Decimus Meridius, a celebrated Roman general who becomes a slave and gladiator after his family is killed and he is sold to a gladiator trainer.
"Gladiator" is renowned for its brutal Colosseum fights and iconic lines, such as "Are you not entertained?" The film also includes a 2024 sequel, making it a suitable double feature for movie night. Another option is "The Fate of the Furious," the eighth installment in the popular action franchise. While not high art, fans of the series can expect high-octane thrills, including a nuclear submarine chase across a frozen lake and the return of former star Paul Walker's character, Brian O'Connor, now portrayed by Dwayne Johnson.
Finally, "Emily" offers a semi-fictional biographical look into the life of Emily Brontë, the author behind "Wuthering Heights." Starring Emma Mackey as Brontë, the film explores the creative relationship that inspired her classic novel, albeit with some cinematic liberties taken. While not entirely historically accurate, "Emily" provides a captivating and visually stunning account of the author's journey and the environment that shaped her work.
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