HBO Max is a treasure trove of films, and it may be exhausting to sift by way of all of them to search out the winners.
That’s why Watch With Us retains you posted with lists of the underrated films you ought to be watching on the platform.
The films we’ve chosen for you this month star Patrick Stewart, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams and lots of extra powerhouse stars.
The HBO Max films vary from drama to darkish comedy, however all of them have a robust emotional core and beautiful performances. Test them out under.
‘Mickey 17’ (2025)
This film from director Bong Joon Ho didn’t get the vital acclaim of Parasite or Okja — it holds a 77 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes to Parasite’s 99 — and its field workplace numbers had been mediocre at finest. Nevertheless, we beloved this weird sci-fi flick about “expendable” area explorer Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson).
Whereas attempting to flee from a mortgage shark, Mickey and his pal Timo (Steven Yeun) be a part of a mission to colonize a brand new planet led by narcissistic politician Kenneth Marshall (Mark Ruffalo). However as a result of he has few transferable abilities, Mickey is barely certified to be an “Expendable” — his job is to endure deadly missions, solely to be “reprinted” as a clone afterwards. When a mix-up results in two variations of Mickey working across the spacecraft, every one fights for his or her proper to outlive — till they arrive to know the risk their mission poses to the clever creatures already dwelling on the planet. Mickey 17 is humorous, good and sudden, with that particular Bong Joon Ho aptitude.
‘Logan’ (2017)
You don’t must be an X-Males fan to understand Logan. This motion film from A Full Unknown director James Mangold has loads of blood, guts and superpowers, nevertheless it feels extra like a Western than a standard comedian e-book story. It follows Logan, previously referred to as Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), in a dystopian near-future the place his powers are fading and he and his former mentor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) are barely hanging on to their lives.
Logan and Charles uncover a younger woman, Laura (Dafne Keene of His Darkish Supplies), who was cloned based mostly on Logan’s DNA. The company that created Laura is attempting to trace her down, and it’s as much as Logan to assist her escape to freedom. What follows is a reluctant father-daughter story about love, trauma and legacy.
On the time, Jackman supposed Logan to be his final efficiency as Wolverine, though he ended up coming again to painting a special model of the character in Deadpool & Wolverine. Logan was a worthy, albeit tragic, farewell to the clawed, gruff hero. In the meantime, Eager brings an interesting ferocity to Laura with each snarl and slice of her claws, whereas nonetheless imbuing her with a heartbreaking vulnerability. Each performances are value a watch.
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‘Disobedience’ (2018)
Although it’s far more grounded than Logan or Mickey 17, Disobedience additionally invitations viewers right into a world they will not be accustomed to — an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in London. Ronit Kruschka (Rachel Weisz) returns to this neighborhood after her father’s demise, regardless of having lived a secular life in New York for a few years. She quickly reconnects together with her former pal Esti Kuperman (Rachel McAdams), and the 2 are compelled to reckon with their sturdy emotional and romantic connection.
Disobedience is a gorgeous and highly effective story about defying societal expectations and the best to struggle for the life you need. Weisz and McAdams are each luminous of their roles, as is Alessandro Nivola as Dovid, Esti’s husband. The movie’s quiet depth and emotional nuance make it a must-watch for followers of character-driven dramas.
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