5 Great Movies to watch this month on Netflix

Ah! The proverbial movie goldmine that is Netflix! Packed to the rafters with quality (and not so quality) viewing. The problem is there is just way too much to sift through in the hope of finding that solid, enjoyable and entertaining movie. Fear Not! I have trawled through the annals of Netflix to present no less than 5 quality movies to enjoy this month. So don't spend your time needlessly scrolling through what seems to be the same 10 movies being suggested time and time again! Get the popcorn in and feast your eyes on these gems over the next few weeks:

5. Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Critically acclaimed comedy drama from director Taika Waititi follows the manhunt of foster kid Ricky and cantakerous Uncle Hec as they rebel against the authorities who threaten to remove Ricky from foster care. A strong cast combined with a wonderful story which reminds us of the difficulty of having to grow up and those who help us along the way.

4. Sicario
A taut and tense thriller revolving around the drug war in Mexico from acclaimed director Denis Villeneauve is heightened by the extraordinary performances of Emily Blunt and the always reliable Benico Del Toro. Simply, one of the best films of 2015.

3.Whiplash
This feature from recently Oscar annointed director Damien Chazelle, tells the tale of the journey of aspiring jazz drummer Andrew, under the tutelage of instructor Terence Fletcher (played by an impeccable J.K. Simmons in an Oscar winning role) is a highly intense piece of drama that grabs a stranglehold on the viewer from the very beginning and never lets go!

2. Boyhood
Shot over 12 years with the same cast, this time travelling drama from Richard Linklater is an extraordinary piece of filmaking about the most ordinary of things as it captures the growing of a boy from childhood through to adolesence told in a highly original and groundbreaking manner.

1. Birdman
Technically superb this film from director Alejandro González Iñárritu is also worth a watch for some extraordinary performances, none more so than a role that Michael Keaton was born to play. Oscar winner in the Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay and Best Cinematography categories this was basically the best movie of 2014!