«Juror #2» by Clint Eastwood – available in the VoD store from 1 May
Family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) has to grapple with a serious moral dilemma as a juror in a sensational murder trial... a dilemma that he could use to influence the jury’s verdict and potentially convict – or free – the accused murderer. An emotional courtroom drama from Clint Eastwood. It will have you on the edge of your seat right to the very end.
Cute bear in «Paddington in Peru» – available in the VoD store from 15 May
To visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who has apparently disappeared in the rainforest, Paddington heads back to his South American homeland, Peru. He’s accompanied by the Brown family (Hugh Bonneville and now Emily Mortimer), children Judy and Jonathan, and housekeeper Mrs Bird (Julie Walters). An adventurous comedy sequel starring Antonio Banderas as Hunter, the gruff river captain.
Substitute wife in «Companion» – available in the VoD store from 22 May
When a weekend excursion turns into a horror trip. The «love story» between Josh («Mr. No Pain» star Jack Quaid) and Iris (Sophie Thatcher) increasingly becomes a nightmare when Iris grasps power (well, the knife actually). A crazy sci-fi horror movie that could easily have come from the «Black Mirror» universe: bloody, brutal and full of surprises. Warning for sensitive viewers.
Relationship stress in «Der Spitzname» – available in the VoD store from 8 May
Three years have passed since the second film in Lanzarote: Thomas (Florian David Fitz) and Anna (Janina Uhse) are finally ready to tie the knot and invite the family to celebrate their wedding in South Tyrol. But the beautiful backdrop of the wintry Alps stands in stark contrast to the irritation among the relatives who’ve arrived. Despite some signs of fatigue, this second comedy sequel remains highly entertaining.
Renée Zellweger as «Bridget Jones» – available in the VoD store from 29 May
In the fourth instalment of the rom-com series, Bridget Jones (played by the unmistakeable Renée Zellweger), now a widow, faces up to her chaotic love life once more and is quickly entangled with several men. The sheer abundance of new dating apps creates absurd situations and a glimpse into the modern dating world. But as we all know, there’s a lid for every pot – or something like that.
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Rock grandpas in «Becoming Led Zeppelin» – available in the VoD store from 3 June
To mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary band Led Zeppelin, the surviving band members look back in interviews on their early days and their years of success. In addition to contemporary interviews, there are heaps of never-shown-before archive footage. Only the final phase is omitted as much as possible – but for fans it really is a great watch.
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