The arrival of Holy Week is usually associated with historical cinema in terms of film consumption and at Espinof we want to make it easier for you to choose what to watch in streaming with a selection of 4 great historical filmswhere I have prioritized that they are located in different periods and I have also tried to make them very varied proposals.
If you fancy other types of proposalsI remind you that we also have lists of epic movies -which could perfectly have been part of those chosen today-, powerful erotic movies on platforms, great space science fiction movies in streaming or very funny movies also available through that channel.
‘brave heart’
Direction: Mel Gibson. Distribution: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Angus MacFadyen, Catherine McCormack, Brendan Gleeson, David O’Hara, Tommy Flanagan, Brian Cox, James Cosmo, Alun Armstrong, Ian Bannen, Sean McGinley
I would have liked to opt for a less successful proposal like ‘Kingdom of Heaven’, but on Disney + only the discreet cut for theaters is available instead of the much improved version of the director released later. That does not mean that this Oscar-winning film Mel Gibson be a work with a lot of strength, executing some unforgettable scenes. Of course, do not expect a history lesson in his approach to the real history of William Wallace.
‘Braveheart’ review
‘Captain Blood’ (‘Captain Blood’)
Direction: Michael Curtiz. Distribution: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Lionel Atwill, Basil Rathbone, Ross Alexander, Guy Kibbee, Henry Stephenson, Robert Barrat, Hobart Cavanaugh
There are those who consider it the best pirate movie in history. It may not be that much, but it is a great adventure movie with a charismatic Errol Flynnvery well accompanied also by Olivia de Havilland and Basil Rathbonewithout forgetting, in addition to the stupendous direction of the never sufficiently valued Michael Curtiz. In it we will travel to the 17th century, taking elements from certain real cases, but do not expect history to be too respected.
‘gladiators’
Direction: Ridley Scott. Distribution: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Ralf Moeller, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, David Schofield, John Shrapnel, Spencer Treat Clark, Tomas Arana, David Hemmings
A great modern peplum that has in the overwhelming presence of Russell Crowe one of his best weapons, but by itself it would not be enough. That’s where the inspired work of Ridley Scott to find that touch of commercial epic that helped shoot the popularity of the film to unsuspected limits. An example of a first-class cinema show in which the rest of the technical and artistic sections serve to shape a work that is not perfect at all, but it is unrepeatable. I’m afraid of that sequel announced for a very short time.
‘Gladiator’ review
‘JFK Open Case’
Direction: OliverStone. Distribution: Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Oldman, Joe Pesci, Kevin Bacon, Donald Sutherland, Jack Lemmon, Sissy Spacek, Michael Rooker, Jay O. Sanders, Wayne Knight, Laurie Metcalf, Gary Grubbs
best movie of Oliver Stone is a fascinating exploration around the already legendary assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. With a cast as impressive as it is endless, but always at the service of a story plotted with precision and reflected in images with strength and greatness. One of those films that can be lazy when you see its long duration and that can even be made short later.
Criticism of ‘JFK Open Case’