We all know what a new month means — an all-new slate of terrific movies heading to streaming platforms.
On Hulu, the top streamer just added some high-quality flicks this May.
Watch With Us has combed through the list of new additions, and we’ve picked three great movies you’ll need to watch as soon as they’re available.
And what’s more, all of them have at least a 90 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Our first pick is the Oscar-winning mobster classic The Departed, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson.
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‘The Departed’ (2006)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 91 percent
South Boston police officer Billy Costigan (DiCaprio) goes undercover to take down local organized crime mafioso Frank Costello (Nicholson), becoming embedded in his gang. But at the same time that Billy is infiltrating the mob, one of Costello’s own men, Colin Sullivan (Damon), has fooled the police into thinking he’s one of them. As both men report to their respective superiors, both organizations ultimately discover they have a mole, and the two men must race to be the first to find the other’s identity if they have a chance of saving themselves.
If you weren’t already aware, Best Picture-winning The Departed from gangster film maestro Martin Scorsese is actually a remake of Hong Kong picture titled Infernal Affairs. The equally thrilling English-language adaptation features a fantastic ensemble cast that includes Mark Wahlberg, Alec Baldwin and Martin Sheen, all giving top-notch performances from dialogue written by William Monahan. If you’re a fan of Scorsese or gangster movies in general, you won’t want to miss this.
‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’ (1977)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 94 percent
In a galaxy far, far away, the evil Imperial Forces, led by the dictatorial Darth Vader (voiced by James Earl Jones), kidnap Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and hold her hostage, in their goal of extinguishing the rebellion efforts against the Galactic Empire. Elsewhere, young Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) learns that he’s more than just a farmer’s nephew, and he teams up with pilot Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Han’s furry friend Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) and droids R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) to save Princess Leia, join the Rebel Alliance, and restore peace to the Galaxy.
The first Star Wars movie is a classic that still radiates movie magic to this day, and it’s always worth revisiting. The initially simple story dovetails into a full-on space opera with memorable characters, exotic creatures and a ravishing adventure saga. There’s a reason it’s part of what is probably the most iconic sci-fi trilogy of all time, and decades later, the movie’s blend of action, humor and heart still feels fresh. After you watch A New Hope, stay on Hulu to watch the rest of the original Star Wars trilogy.
‘Sicario’ (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 91 percent
In the aftermath of a successful drug raid, by-the-books FBI Agent Kate Mercer (Emily Blunt) is recommended for a top-secret task force fronted by CIA officer Matt Graver (Josh Brolin), accompanied by the shifty, enigmatic Alejandro Gillick (Benicio del Toro). The mission is outwardly straightforward: to apprehend a major drug lord who is currently running his operations covertly within the United States. However, as Kate spends more time working alongside Alejandro and his team, she comes to understand that they are attempting to employ unorthodox, even illegal methods in their war against drugs.
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Sicario is a dark and intense but excellent film that examines the murky line between good and evil and the morally complex nature of the drug wars and the actions of the U.S. government. Directed by Dune’s Denis Villeneuve, the immersive action set pieces, gripping atmosphere and sustained tension allow Sicario to be a compelling portrait of systemic corruption. Blunt and Brolin are both exceptional in their performances, but del Toro is the real scene-stealer as the menacing Alejandro.
