Before Netflix releases numerous new films in January, a lot of films will be dropped from the programme in the coming days – including action with Keanu Reeves, a Dwayne Johnson highlight and two Marvel thrillers.
As the year draws to a close, the various streaming platforms are especially eager to work through watch lists – and that makes perfect sense. Not only because many people use the time between the holidays for a break or two on the sofa, but also because at the end of the month or year there is traditionally a change of range. Before January arrives with a host of new content, numerous streaming licences are due to expire.
Yesterday we already informed you about some absolute must-sees that are only available for a few more days. Today we have the infamous “rest of the shooting party” – with numerous films that will disappear from Netflix at the end of the year.
THESE FILMS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX UNTIL 31 DECEMBER
“John Wick”: The contract killer thriller with Keanu Reeves shaped modern action cinema like hardly any other film. While many copycats fail miserably to successfully imitate the stylish baller orgy, the original still shreds like on the first day of cinema even after almost ten years.
“The Incredible Hulk: On Netflix you can now take the opportunity to travel back in time to the early days of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Director Louis Leterrier will also be celebrating his Hollywood cinema comeback next year – with none other than the mega-blockbuster “Fast X”.
“Venom”: Superhero fans also have until 31 December to cross “Venom” off their Netflix list. The (not so) dark fantasy actioner never reaches MCU level, but you can’t deny it a certain fun factor – thanks to Tom Hardy.
“Bad Boys II: The humour is debatable, but in terms of action, Michael Bay’s sequel to his cult hit “Bad Boys” is still one of the most brutal Hollywood has to offer. It doesn’t get much more spectacular than this!
“Fighting With My Family”: An emotional and stirring, but first and foremost incredibly entertaining coming-of-age story with an outstanding Florence Pugh and Dwayne Johnson in his best role. As himself.
“(T)Spaceship Surprise – Period 1”: Again, it’s debatable how well the gag fireworks have aged. Nonetheless, Michael “Bully” Herbig’s “Star Trek” parody has plenty of fans who enjoy plunging into galactic adventures with Mr. Smock and Co. again and again.
“The Mummy”: Fans of classic adventure films have only been served to a limited extent over the past 25 years. “The Mummy” is among the most popular genre entries – the one with Brendan Fraser, of course, not the Tom Cruise adaptation.
“The First Time”: The feel-good comedy of the 2007 cinema year is still wonderfully charming, honest and entertaining fun 15 years later. If you want to experience director Judd Apatow (“Virgin (40), Male Looking”) at the height of his creative powers, you can’t get past this film.
“Ted”: Sassy, Sassy, “Ted”. Enriched with pop culture references, this buddy comedy starring Mark Wahlberg and an unabashed teddy bear with a penchant for drugs and swear words is a must-see for all fans of director Seth MacFarlane and his hit sitcom “Family Guy”.
“Extreme Rage”: The first collaboration between Vin Diesel and “Fast & Furious 8” director F. Gary Gray is also almost 20 years old. For once, Diesel is actually convincing as an actor, but beyond that, not too much fits together here.
“Robin Hood – Heroes in Tights”: Even after almost three decades, Mel Brooks’ adventure fun is a hilarious attack on the laughing muscles. To blow your mind over and over again.
“Love Needs No Holidays”: Christmas is already over, but as long as it’s cold and icy outside, it’s just fun (and makes sense) to curl up on the couch with a romantic comedy here and there.
“So close to the stars”: You can only tolerate romantic films in small doses and in combination with another genre? Then this science fiction teen romance of a different kind might be just your thing.
“Our Idiot Brother”: This tragicomedy may have its share of clichés, but its main draw is “Ant-Man” actor Paul Rudd, who follows in the footsteps of the “Big Lebowski” with his shaggy mane and baggy look.
“Divergent”, “Insurgent” & “Allegiant”: The “Destiny” series fell short of expectations in the cinema, but fans of dystopian young-adult sagas à la “Tribute to Panem” and “Maze Runner” can still take a look.
“All the Money in the World”: A flush film about the delightful perversity of wealth that is only good average despite master director (Ridley Scott) and star ensemble (including Mark Wahlberg, Christopher Plummer and Michelle Williams). This film didn’t need to be 132 minutes long.
“Bad Moms” & “Bad Moms 2”: Rude and cheeky, warm-hearted and likeable: these qualities distinguish the first part in particular, which gives delicious insights into the lives of modern mothers. You can also take in the second film. But if you don’t, you haven’t missed anything.
“Snow White & The Huntsman”: If you don’t want to see Chris Hemsworth as Thor for a change, you’ll get an alternative here, which definitely offers some visual spectacle – but not much more.
“House Of Flying Daggers”: A must for all Wuxia fans – not as good as “Hero” with Jet Li, but still an exceptionally poetic martial arts epic.
