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One of the greatest films of the decade is apparently now on Netflix after a TikTok reviewer shed light on the movie in a recent post – and it’s just over 90 minutes long

A movie fan has named one of the “greatest films” of the decade – and it’s on Netflix. In recent weeks, we’ve seen a number of shows go viral, including the ‘most addictive’ Netflix series that people are raving on about.

Now we all know TikTok is the best place for advice on pretty much everything so how about you check this film out? EccyReviews, who boasts 350,300 followers, recently named “one of the greatest films of the decade” in a clip which garnered 1,300 likes. He used his platform to urge fans to watch the drama movie Hard Truths.

The 2024 drama was written and directed by Mike Leigh with a cast which includes Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Michele Austin, and David Webber. Set in London, its plot follows the story of a depressed woman and the relationship with her sister.

It was named one of the top 10 independent films of 2024 by the National Board of Review, meanwhile Jean-Baptiste received Best Actress nominations at the Critics’ Choice Awards, BAFTA Film Awards and the Gotham Awards.

As for IMDB, the 12A film has a rating of 7.2/10.

And recently the TikTok video revealed why it was the greatest film to watch right now.

The user said: “So Netflix has just dropped one of the greatest films of the decade and you need to go and check it out immediately.

“It’s raw, it’s emotional and it’s one of the most human films you will ever see.

“The film is called Hard Truths, this film is just over 90 minutes long, it’s set in London, tells a raw and emotional story of grief and depression.

“It’s such a gripping film if you’ve ever grieved for anyone in your life, you will resonate with this film so much, it’s such a passionate and beautiful story which more people need to see.”

Speaking about the performances, the reviewer claimed they were “truly unbelievable” and not “spoken about enough”.

“It will make you laugh, it will make you cry,” he continued.

“It’s genuinely a film that will stay with you for a very long time.”

The reviewer concluded: “Please get this film on your watch list, get it watched and make sure you tag your friends so they can check out this hidden gem.”

Since the recommendation was shared on TikTok earlier this week, it racked up a lot of attention from viewers eager to give it a go.

One said: “Thank you for giving news about films going to watch now. Hard Truths.” Another added: “I watched this last night, was captivating.”

A third commented: “Loved it. Sad, but funny and so truthful.” While a fourth admitted: “Cheers, on it now.”

Eight years after its release, the film is gaining a second life on Netflix.

Netflix UK has added a real gem to its collection with the wartime drama Defiance, featuring the star power of James Bond’s Daniel Craig and Ray Donovan’s Liev Schreiber in an incredible true story from WWII.

Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber team up in the enthralling historical drama Defiance, the 2008 offering that’s been garnering a cult following and is now thrilling Netflix UK audiences who hail it as “one of the best films ever.”

Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Belarus, Defiance follows the extraordinary tale of the Bielski brothers – Tuvia, Zus, Asael, and Aron – four Jewish rebels who defiantly took on the Nazis by forming a vigilante group in the wilderness.

Based on Nechama Tec’s factual book Defiance: The Bielski Partisans, the film recounts their heroic saga of providing sanctuary to over 1,200 Jews in forest hideouts, building a veritable secret village threatened with constant jeopardy.

The cast features Daniel Craig as Tuvia Bielski, the group’s appointed head, whilst Liev Schreiber portrays his combative sibling Zus. Jamie Bell appears as their younger brother Asael, and a pre-1917 George MacKay plays the junior member of the clan, Aron, reports the Express.

Helmed by Edward Zwick of The Last Samurai fame, Defiance had its US debut just shy of the 2009 awards season and was tipped for an Oscar for Best Original Score by composer extraordinaire James Newton Howard, with a Golden Globe nod to match.

Filmed right in the heart of Lithuania, merely 200 kilometres from the original saga’s setting, ‘Defiance’ took storytelling to the next level, utilising authentic forest backdrops and even enlisting extras with personal ties to Jewish kin saved by the Bielskis.

The movie started off with a low key in selected theatres, but once it spread its wings for a wider showing, it managed to rake in an impressive $52 million across the globe. Reviewers sent out mixed signals, however, as time passed, it has only received more adulation from movie-goers.

A gleaming review on Letterboxd enthused: “Must watch 10/10. Whenever you have Daniel Craig (Bond) and Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan) play two Nazi-hunting Jews navigating a group of a thousand displaced Belorussian Jews through the Yarden forest, facing the ultimate adversity – you have me sold”. Another chimed in with high praise: “Action-packed, great quotes, accurate, and a thrill ride from start to finish. You’ll be rethinking how powerful a sense of community is. (People forget! )”

Scores of cinema enthusiasts have lauded the film’s potent narrative, a blend of vast survival themes and deeply personal character journeys. Defiance further delves into the intense pressure of steering a multitude amidst dire straits, especially as the numbers swell from a mere band to a throng surpassing one thousand souls.

One viewer mused: “For me, one of the best films ever. So inspiring and tragic at the same time. Worth watching.”

Another queried its lack of wider acclaim, stating: “I still find it crazy that this film is not considered a modern classic, with its stunning cinematography, fantastic performances, and gripping story.”

Defiance can now be streamed on Netflix UK.