On Netflix, seven (very) good films to see before the end of January

Netflix is ​​not just about original creations and series. “Titanic”, “Closer, between consenting adults”… Classic or more recent, these seven films will be released from the platform’s catalog by the end of the month. A chance to (re)discover them.

CEvery month, films come out of the Netflix catalog, sometimes having gone completely unnoticed. Telerama lists seven feature films not to be missed this January. Some are leaving the streaming platform very soon…

Can two people fit on a floating board? : “Titanic”

Budget, talent and monster success… Cameron has not only played with the special effects, he tells a story that thrills, attaches us to the dead-end loves of Rose the aristo and Jack the professional on board the sinking liner. Really great entertainment, epic and poignant, against a backdrop of class struggle.

Available until January 14

Civil in all its states: “My unknown”

Actors (François Civil and Joséphine Japy) perfectly matched in this French romantic comedy based on a parallel universe, distantly inspired by Harold Ramis (“Un jour sans fin”). Some very cool adventures, others a little more conventional.

Available until January 14

Austen Powers: “Reasons and Feelings”

In 19th century England, sisters of different characters experience disturbing love stories full of doubts, torment and betrayal. Jane Austen’s famous novel is here transformed into an ironic and sensual tale thanks to Emma Thompson’s wonderful adaptation.

Available until January 31

Call of Duty : “1917”

Welcome to hell, to the Somme, on a spring day… The astonishing odyssey of two soldiers of the Great War, by the particularly inspired director of “Skyfall”. Sam Mendes plunges us into a long, heartbreaking chaos with this film in the form of a long sequence shot.

Available until January 31

One Boy in the Wind: “Yesterday”

An English musician in search of fame discovers that he is the only one who remembers the Beatles and decides to use their songs to make a breakthrough. Vibrant declaration of love to the greatest pop myth of the 20th century, lively comedy written by the pope of the genre, Richard Curtis (the man of Four Weddings and a Funeral or from Love Actually), this lovely film is a music-loving and original recreation.

Available until January 31

The Fantastic Four: “Closer, between consenting adults”

Larry, a doctor, loves Anna, a photographer, who cheats on him with Dan. Alice, a stripper, loves Dan, a writer and manipulator, but still cheats on him with Larry. Mike Nichols films behind closed doors where he reflects a time when the characters are as terrified of missing out on their lives as of living it. A cynical and disturbing vision of romantic relationships, carried by an impeccable casting.

Available until January 31

My Unloved Witch: “The Witch”

In 1630, a little girl deemed demonic was accused of a thousand evils. The Witch stirs up the fears of this era while observing them seriously – part of the dialogue was even taken from historical documents. Superb images and a careful storyline that renew the fantasy genre.

Available until January 31

And for even more recommendations, go to our platform guide, to find our selections of the best films, series or documentaries available on Netflix, Disney +, Arte.tv… to “binge” in the cold of winter.