Paramount Plus may be on the outskirts of the best streaming services list, but never let your guard down The Hollywood studio's vast content library is adding great shows and movies every month
Six new films added to Paramount Plus this month have ratings of 95% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes In other words, these films have received almost universally positive reviews from critics around the world and are certainly worthy of attention This month, in particular, a not-to-be-missed classic is coming to streaming services
Without further ado, here are the six best films new to Paramount Plus this July that received 95% or higher ratings on Rotten Tomatoes
If the first thing you think of when you hear someone mention “Boyz N The Hood” is the song Easy E, I don't blame you In fact, the film takes its name from this iconic song But make no mistake John Singleton's directorial debut stands on its own as one of the best films of the 1990s
Deemed “culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant” by the Library of Congress, the film follows 10-year-old Jason “Tre” Stiles III (Cuba Gooding Jr/Desi Arnez Hines II), who was sent to live with his father (Laurence Fishburne) in Crenshaw after a fight What follows is a remarkable exploration of growing up, gang violence, and police brutality in the black neighborhoods of South Central Los Angeles In addition to Gooding Jr and Fishburne, the cast includes Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Angela Bassett, Regina King, and Nia Long
Genre Adolescent drama Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96 Streaming on Paramount Plus and Showtime
The days of the Western are long gone, but thanks to Paramount Plus, we can relive one of the genre's greatest films In “El Dorado,” John Wayne plays Cole Thornton, a hired gun who takes on a mysterious job from wealthy Bart Jason (Ed Aznar) Thornton's old friend, Sheriff JP Haller (Robert Mitchum), convinces Thornton not to take the job because of Jason's malice, but that does not stop the bloody and tragic story that follows
If you like the genre, or if you want to start watching westerns, look no further than “El Dorado” And despite the fact that several characters die during the course of the film, it is surprisingly comedic and sharp It is now in theaters at Paramount Plus, so don't miss it
Genre Western Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96 Streaming on Paramount Plus
There is no shortage of Vietnam War films, but it is very rare for a film to receive a 100% perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes This rating is based on only 12 reviews, but with reviews from Variety, the New York Times, and the Washington Post, one can guarantee its quality
“Hamburger Hill” focuses on a platoon of the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, US Army, and the 1969 Battle of Hamburger Hill The battle was a disaster, with 72 dead and 372 wounded, forcing the US to change the way it operated in South Vietnam With an ensemble cast that includes Dylan McDermott, Don Cheadle, and Courtney B Vance, it is easy to see why this film belongs in the Vietnam War film canon
Genre War drama Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100 Streaming on Paramount Plus
“My Left Foot” launches the career of one of the greatest actors of all time Daniel Day-Lewis plays Irish artist and writer Christy Brown in this biopic, the remarkable story of a man who overcame a debilitating illness to lead a life of success
In this 1989 film, Brown suffers from cerebral palsy and can only move his left leg The physical abilities required for this role alone are impressive, and Day-Lewis deserves an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Brown Don't miss the best performance of all time while it's still available on Paramount Plus
Genre: Biographical Comedy Drama Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98 Streaming on Paramount Plus
When it comes to classic movies, “Sunset Boulevard” is at the top of the list In this legendary comedy-drama, fallen screenwriter Joe Gillis (William Holden) thinks he has finally struck it lucky when he meets Norma Desmond (Norma Swanson), a one-time silent film star Desmond lives alone in a palatial mansion and is eager to return to the silver screen She asks Gillis to help her write the perfect script for her comeback, and even though he is initially enthusiastic, he gradually realizes that Desmond is not what he seems
“Sunset Boulevard” was nominated for 11 Academy Awards (and won three) and ranked 16th on “AFI's 100 Years 100 Movies - 10TH Anniversary Edition” (AFI's 100 Best American Films of All Time) The film is available this month on Paramount Plus Don't miss it when it is available this month on Paramount Plus
Genre Drama Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98 Streaming on Paramount Plus
From 1999 to 2011, Anthony Weiner was the most famous congressman in New York's 9th district Then, one fateful day, Weiner was on his own No, he sent a photo of Weiner to the entire Twitterverse The tweet led to an even bigger sexting scandal, and he was forced to resign in disgrace
But in 2013, he decided to make a comeback and ran for mayor of New York City, and “Weiner,” which won the Grand Jury Prize in the 2016 Sundance Documentary category, chronicles that campaign and what Weiner couldn't keep in his pants Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, and this film is definitely one of them
Genre Political Documentary Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96 Paramount Plus with Showtime (starts July 24)
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