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One of the best action films of all time is among the movies on TV tonight

Published 15:48 18 Jun 2022 BST

Stephen Porzio
One of the best action films of all time is among the movies on TV tonight

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It's the movie Homer Simpson once called "The Bus That Couldn't Slow Down".

The weekend is finally here, which means more time to watch movies. JOE recommended a few particular ones to check out over the entire weekend in the video below. https://twitter.com/JOEdotie/status/1537808533843939330 For more options though, here are the films on telly this Saturday evening (18 June).

Tomb Raider - RTÉ2 - 9pm

Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander replaces Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Virgin Media Two - 9pm

This superhero sequel with Andrew Garfield as the titular web-slinger is widely considered the worst Spider-Man movie.

Men in Black - Sky Showcase - 9pm

Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith star in this beloved sci-fi action comedy as secret agents who supervise aliens who live on Earth, hiding their existence from humanity.

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol - Comedy Central - 9pm

For my money, the second-best Mission: Impossible movie behind Fallout. This is the one with the incredible sequence at the Burj Khalifa (aka the world's tallest building!) in Dubai.

Man of Steel - Turner Classic Movies - 9pm

Henry Cavill's first outing as Superman.

Kingsman: The Secret Service - Film4 - 9pm

The very solid first entry in the action spy franchise.

Prince of Darkness - Horror Channel - 9pm

This cult '80s horror from filmmaker John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing) follows a priest (Donald Pleasence) and a group of scientists investigating an ancient cylinder of liquid discovered in a monastery who soon discover it holds an evil force.

Speed - ITV4 - 9.10pm

Our pick for tonight, Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock star in this '90s action thriller about a bus that is rigged by a terrorist (Dennis Hopper) to explode if its speed falls below 50 miles per hour. Boasting one of the best premises of all time, incredible action set pieces and a terrific cast, very few blockbusters have ever topped Speed in terms of tension and thrills.

Taken - RTÉ One - 9.45pm

Liam Neeson plays a man with a very particular set of skills.

Adrift - TG4 - 10.20pm

Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin star in this survival drama as a couple who become adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after a hurricane.

Olympus Has Fallen - Channel 4 - 10.25pm

Gerard Butler must save the US President when terrorists invade the White House in this decent action flick that launched a trilogy.

A Simple Favour - BBC One - 10.50pm

Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively star in this fun and twisty mystery thriller from the director of Bridesmaids and Spy.

You're Next - Horror Channel - 11pm

This terrific indie slasher flick centers on an estranged family who come under attack by a group of masked assailants during a family reunion.

Saturday Night Fever - RTÉ2 - 11.15pm

John Travolta stars in this much-loved drama about a young man who tries to escape his problems by dominating the dance floor at the local disco.

The Purge - ITV4 - 11.35pm

The first in the dystopian action horror franchise that boasts a pretty intriguing hook: what if for 12 hours a year all crime was legal?

Ready or Not - Film4 - 11.40pm

Another great horror, Ready or Not centres on a new bride (Samara Weaving) whose wedding night takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to participate in a terrifying game.

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation - Comedy Central - 11.40pm

While not as good as the aforementioned Ghost Protocol or Fallout, Rogue Nation is another very solid entry in the spy franchise.

Against the Law - Drama - 11.45pm

This fact-based drama tells the story of two men who fell in love in Britain in 1952 when homosexuality was a crime.

Reversal of Fortune - Turner Classic Movies - 11.55pm

Jeremy Irons won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in this 1990 film. Based on a true story, the actor plays a wealthy socialite accused of attempting to murder his wife (Glenn Close).

Chappaquiddick - BBC Two - 12.10am

This well-reviewed drama depicts politician Ted Kennedy's involvement in the fatal 1969 car accident that claimed the life of a young campaign strategist. Jason Clarke stars, alongside Bruce Dern, Ed Helms and Kate Mara.

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