It was a very strong start to the now massive franchise.
Staying in this Saturday night?
Not to worry as there is plenty of big movies airing on the telly this evening.
Here are your options.
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation – Comedy Central – 9pm
While it may not reach the highs of Ghost Protocol or Fallout, this fifth installment in the Mission: Impossible movie franchise is still a solid action spy flick.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold – Great! Movies Classic – 9pm
Speaking of spies, this acclaimed ’60s film starring Richard Burton is an adaptation of John le Carré’s Cold War spy novel.
The Perfect Storm – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm
George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg star in this biographical disaster drama.
Anna – Film4 – 9pm
Cillian Murphy, Helen Mirren and Luke Evans are among the cast of this action thriller about a young woman (Sasha Luss) who becomes an assassin.
Thirteen Ghosts – Horror Channel – 9pm
This critically panned horror remake centres on a family that inherits a spectacular old house in which they encounter powerful, vengeful entities.
Iron Man – Channel 4 – 9.15pm
After being held captive by a terrorist group, billionaire engineer Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) creates a unique weaponised suit of armor to fight evil.
Our pick for tonight, this 2008 superhero film launched the now massively popular Marvel Cinematic Universe in style, thanks to its witty screenplay, impressive set-pieces and charismatic central turn by Downey Jr.
See where it lands in JOE’s ranking of all the MCU movies and shows here.
The Italian Job – Sky Showcase – 9.15pm
This is the US remake of the classic British caper.
Quantum of Solace – RTÉ2 – 9.35pm
Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in this follow-up to Casino Royale.
Love & Other Drugs – TG4 – 9.40pm
Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal star in this romantic comedy-drama.
Half Past Dead – ITV4 – 9.50pm
Steven Seagal is the lead in this action film with a lowly 3% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Ring – Film4 – 11.20pm
The stylish US remake of the terrifying Japanese horror film Ring.
Dorian Gray – RTÉ2 – 11.35pm
An adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s novel The Picture of Dorian Gray featuring Ben Barnes and Colin Firth.
Kill Bill: Vol 2 – Turner Classic Movies – 11.45pm
The second part of Quentin Tarantino’s excellent martial arts epic.
The Last Witch Hunter – Channel 4 – 11.45pm
Vin Diesel stars as an immortal witch hunter who must stop a plague from ravaging the entire world.
American Gangster – ITV4 – 11.55pm
Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe star in this very watchable biographical crime film from legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott.
At Any Price – BBC One – 12am
In this American drama, a farming family’s business is threatened by an unexpected crisis, further testing the relationship between a father (Dennis Quaid) and his rebellious son (Zac Efron).
The Big Sick – RTÉ One – 12.10am
This acclaimed romantic comedy loosely based on real events follows the romance between a comedian (Kumail Nanjiani) and a grad student (Zoe Kazan).
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