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06th Oct 2021

Keanu Reeves makes brutal violence look cool in the movies on TV tonight

Dave Hanratty

Hey, it’s the middle of the week.

How about that?

Reward yourself with a movie or two.

Here’s what we have for you on Wednesday, 5 October…

The Post – Film4 – 6.45pm

Spielberg! Hanks! Streep! Journalism!

Nothing says ‘a quarter to seven on a Wednesday evening’ more than a political thriller in which The Washington Post takes on the US government over a Vietnam War scandal, now does it?

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum – Film4 – 9pm

Our main pick this evening is a violent delight.

Keanu Reeves dons his sharpest killing suit for the third time as the titular assassin finds time – and friends – desperately running out.

With a significant price on his head and numerous charismatic villains closing in, can John Wick stay alive? You wouldn’t cross him, we’ll say that much.

The Matrix Revolutions – ITV4 – 10pm

More Keanu!

The conclusion – until December, anyway – to the Matrix trilogy sees Zion under attack from their greatest enemies – dodgy CGI, dull set pieces and an overwritten script.

Let’s hope Resurrections is an improvement on this, eh?

Selma – BBC Two – 11.15pm

Powerful drama focusing on the life and work of Dr Martin Luther King Jr, as brought to life by director Ava DuVernay and a stunning performance from David Oyelowo.

Four Weddings and a Funeral – Film4 – 11.35pm

The only possible way to relax after a John Wick movie, quite frankly.

Solace – Channel 4 – 2.45am?

Still awake at nearly three in the morning?

Enjoy a dreadful Se7en rip-off with Colin Farrell and Anthony Hopkins.

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