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Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Watch: Richard Armitage plays murder suspect in ‘Red Eye'
July 15 (UPI) -- Hulu is teasing Red Eye, a series starring The Stranger and The Hobbit actorRichard Armitage. In the new thriller, Armitage portrays Dr. Matthew Nolan, an accused murderer who maintains that he is innocent. London police officer DC Hana Li (Jing Lusi) escorts Matthew on a red eye flight to Beijing. The plane is carrying over 200 passengers and a deadly assassin. "You have to help me," Matthew says in the trailer released Tuesday. "Don't make this harder than it has to be," Hana responds. "But after an incident occurs on-board, she finds herself embroiled in an escalating conspiracy," the official synopsis reads. The series arrives on the streamer July 22. 2025 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
UPI
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Richard Armitage plays murder suspect in 'Red Eye'
1 of 3 | Actor Richard Armitage attends the premiere of the motion picture fantasy "The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies" in 2014. He stars in "Red Eye" coming to Hulu. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 15 (UPI) -- Hulu is teasing Red Eye, a series starring The Stranger and The Hobbit actor Richard Armitage. In the new thriller, Armitage portrays Dr. Matthew Nolan, an accused murderer who maintains that he is innocent. London police officer DC Hana Li (Jing Lusi) escorts Matthew on a red eye flight to Beijing. The plane is carrying over 200 passengers and a deadly assassin. "You have to help me," Matthew says in the trailer released Tuesday. "Don't make this harder than it has to be," Hana responds. "But after an incident occurs on-board, she finds herself embroiled in an escalating conspiracy," the official synopsis reads. The series arrives on the streamer July 22.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Red Eye' ending explained: Who wins Cillian Murphy and Rachel McAdams' face-off at 40,000 feet?
Red Eye, Wes Craven's 2005 thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy, is now streaming on Netflix. EW's critic previously praised the film as a "quick-and-dirty suspense corker." Brian Cox and Jayma Mays round out the Murphy and Rachel McAdams were both recent breakout stars when horror maestro Wes Craven cast the pair in Red Eye, a trim 2005 thriller that recently arrived at Netflix. The movie begins like a rom-com, with McAdams' high-strung Lisa and Murphy's charming Jackson meeting in line at the Dallas airport before sharing a drink and being seated side-by-side for their overnight flight to Miami. Once they're in the air, however, things get weird. And then they get scary. "A good measure of the movie's white-knuckle fun comes from Craven's old-hand familiarity with the way thrillers tick, predicated on the smallest and most banal of missed connections, the kind that get an audience to go crazy," Entertainment Weekly's critic wrote in their review, calling Red Eye a "quick-and-dirty suspense corker." Murphy, however, may disagree. "I don't think it's a good movie," the Oscar-winning actor told GQ last year. "It's a good B movie." C'mon, Murph, they can't all be Oppenheimer. Ahead of the film's 20th anniversary next month — and with the streaming generation discovering it for the first time — let's unpack Red Eye's ending, from the identity of Murphy's peculiar Jackson to that explosive assassination attempt. Lisa is a self-described "people pleaser," the manager of a luxe Miami hotel where she's routinely bulldozed by high-end clientele. Jackson is a handsome stranger she meets at the airport while traveling back home from Dallas after her grandmother's funeral. At first, it seems as if fate has brought the two together, with the pair sharing a drink after meeting in line and then serendipitously ending up seated next to each other. But his charm curdles once he reveals a deep knowledge of her life. He needs her help, and if she doesn't give it to him, her oblivious father, Joe (Brian Cox), will be killed by a hit man waiting outside his home. Jackson's plan involves Charles Keefe (Jack Scalia), the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, who recently made waves with aggressive rhetoric regarding the United States' war on terror. (Remember, Red Eye was filmed in the wake of 9/11 and amid the Iraq War.) Keefe booked a stay at Lisa's hotel, and Jackson wants her to move him (and his family) to a different room so his employers can more easily assassinate him. During the overnight flight, Lisa makes several efforts to alert the flight attendants and other passengers that she's in danger — including writing in soap on the bathroom mirror that Jackson has a bomb — but he remains a step ahead of her at every turn. Finally, Lisa relents and makes the call, ordering her employee, Cynthia (Jayma Mays), to change Keefe's room assignment, as mandated by Jackson. Jackson Rippner — never "Jack," lest his name echo the 19th-century serial killer "Jack the Ripper" — denies being a spy, hit man, CIA agent, or member of the mafia. While his occupation is never explicitly stated, he calls himself a "manager" and says he specializes in "government overthrows [and] flashy, high-profile assassinations." If taken at his word, Jackson is a hired gun to help facilitate acts of terrorism. After all, he doesn't seem personally invested in Keefe's murder. "Somebody wants to send a big, brash message, that's their business," he tells Lisa. No, Keefe and his family survive the assassination attempt — a missile fired from a nearby fishing boat. Luckily for him, Lisa manages to flee Jackson, call Cynthia, and alert Keefe's security detail (which is led, oddly enough, by Survivor alum Colby Donaldson in one of his few film performances). The missile, however, meets its target, igniting the upper floors of the hotel and throwing debris. As the plane touches down in Miami, Lisa tells Jackson about a scar he noticed on her chest. She got it, she explains, from a sexual assault that occurred two years previously. "Ever since, I've been trying to convince myself of one thing over and over," she says. "That it was beyond your control," Jackson replies. "No, that it would never happen again." With that, she wields a pen stolen from another passenger and jams it into his windpipe. In the ensuing chaos, she makes a break for the exit and sprints into the airport. She's chased first by security and then by Jackson, who wraps a scarf around his wound and wheezes onward. Lisa then manages to elude her pursuers by hopping on a shuttle and stealing a car. She immediately drives to her father's home. There, she spots the hit man outside Joe's apartment and slams into him with the car, sending him flying through the front of the building and killing him. Though still alive, Joe is soon knocked unconscious by a bloodthirsty Jackson, who's determined to kill Lisa. The pair fight throughout the apartment, and Jackson is finally bested by two gunshots from the hit man's silenced pistol — one fired by Lisa and one by Joe, who wakes up to find his daughter in danger. Red Eye ends with Lisa going to her hotel, where Keefe thanks her for saving his family's life. She's then approached by a pair of rude hotel guests we first glimpsed in the film's opening scene. After complaining about the explosion, they demand that Lisa fire Cynthia. Related: The 25 best thriller movies on Netflix right now Lisa, who was previously quick to acquiesce to customers like these, tells the couple to fill out a comment card and shove it up their ass, a sign that she's no longer a pushover. Red Eye is currently available to stream on the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Tom's Guide
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix just got an intense psychological thriller movie starring Cillian Murphy — and it's packed with claustrophobic tension
If you're browsing streaming services for something sharp and filled with suspense, 'Red Eye' is a forgotten thriller worth checking out now that it's been added to Netflix's July lineup. Directed by horror legend Wes Craven, this 2005 psychological thriller is lean in runtime (a tight 85 minutes) but absolutely relentless when it comes to tension. Set almost entirely on a commercial flight, the movie follows a hotel manager heading home on a red-eye to Miami. Everything seems normal ... until the charming man seated next to her reveals he's not just making small talk, but planning something deadly. What unfolds is a nerve-wracking battle of wits at 30,000 feet. Despite being nearly two decades old, 'Red Eye' hasn't lost its bite. It's one of those thrillers that proves you don't need big action set pieces or explosions to create real suspense, especially when most of the movie takes place in a single location and plays out in near real-time once the flight begins. Plus, it's anchored by two excellent performances from Rachel McAdams and, of course, Cillian Murphy at his most chilling. Some may remember it from its original run, but its addition to Netflix is a perfect excuse to revisit (or discover) one of the most claustrophobic thrillers of the 2000s. Here's why 'Red Eye' is absolutely worth a stream. 'Red Eye' follows Lisa Reisert (Rachel McAdams), a hotel manager who hates flying and is already on edge as she boards a late-night red-eye flight to Miami. Things take a strange turn when she finds herself seated next to a charming but mysterious man named Jackson Rippner (Cillian Murphy). At first, he seems harmless and even flirtatious, but once the plane is in the air, his true intentions are revealed. Jackson is part of a terrorist plot and needs Lisa's help to assassinate a high-profile government official staying at her hotel. If she refuses to cooperate, he threatens to have her father killed. With no way to escape and no one to turn to at 30,000 feet, Lisa must outwit her captor and find a way to survive not just for herself, but for her father and the lives of others on that plane. Anyone with the name Jackson Rippner is bound to turn some heads, given its eerie similarity to the infamous unidentified serial killer. This was actually intentional, as screenwriter Carl Ellsworth leaned into the pun, making Jackson's name a subtle warning flag to hint at danger from the start. And it works. But that's mainly down to Murphy's performance as the charming yet dangerous man who walks onto that plane. 'Red Eye' sees him play a villain for the first time (along with 'Batman Begins'), and it almost makes you wish he'd taken on more roles like this because he's terrifyingly good at it. One of the most chilling scenes in 'Red Eye' (and arguably one of Murphy's standout moments, ever) happens shortly after take-off, when Jackson drops the friendly act and calmly reveals his true intentions to Lisa. Up until this point, he's been flirtatious and disarming. But once they're in the air, he leans in and calmly tells her she's going to help him carry out an assassination. From there, this thriller leaves heavily into building tension, enough to have you holding your breath. While most of that suspense revolves around what Murphy's character does next, it's McAdams who anchors the story enough to make it feel like a realistic scenario. Thrillers often tempt actors to go over the top, but she keeps her performance grounded, even as the chaos escalates. This movie is one of the rare thrillers where the victim outshines the villain. Lisa never freaks out or acts clueless when things get intense. Instead, when it's time to fight back, she goes all in. There's one particular scene involving a pen that will make you squirm a little, but it makes you root for her even more. McAdams does a great job making her relationships feel real, whether it's with her dad (played by Brian Cox), her co-workers, or the other passengers. It all comes across as believable, meaning you actually care about what's happening. With his unconventional take on thrillers, it's easy to see 'Red Eye' as Wes Craven's way of testing both his own skills and the typical rules of the genre. Yet he pulls it off and crafts a tense, gripping story that rarely strays beyond the two airplane seats occupied by predator and prey. Ellsworth's screenplay is tight and packed with clever twists that help cover up the story's bigger flaws. While the plot has moments that don't quite add up (and by the time it ends, you might think of a dozen simpler ways the villain could have pulled off their plan), the movie leans on suspense rather than logic. In the end, it turns out to be a surprisingly enjoyable thriller and a refreshing change of pace from one of horror's most iconic directors. Even though 'Red Eye' has been largely forgotten over the years, it received plenty of praise when it was released in 2005. It holds an 80% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes from nearly 200 reviews, along with a solid 64% audience rating. The site's critics consensus reads: 'With solid performances and tight direction from Wes Craven, Red Eye is a brisk, economic thriller.' It's a short statement, but a very true one. So, if you're craving a tightly wound thriller that keeps the pressure on from take-off to landing, 'Red Eye' is a must-watch. The movie's confined setting and relentless tension make every moment feel urgent, enough to have you on edge throughout its entire runtime (I certainly was, even just re-watching it!). It's packed with shocking moments and clever storytelling that proves less can truly be more. Stream 'Red Eye' on Netflix now. For more streaming recommendations, see what new Netflix movies and shows to watch this week.
Glasgow Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Martin Compston news, interviews and updates on the actor
He joined Aberdeen's youth team as a teen and then signed professionally with his hometown club, Greenock Morton. He made two substitute appearances in the 2001–02 Scottish Football League season before stepping away from the game to pursue acting. Compston during a training session at Champneys Tring ahead of the Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 match (Image: Nigel French/PA Wire) Compston's first attempt at acting was for Ken Loach's Sweet Sixteen which launched his career. Read on for all the latest Martin Compston news, interviews and updates. Latest Martin Compston news As reported by the Glasgow Times, here is a selection of the latest Martin Compston news stories. First look at Martin Compston in hit ITV drama Red Eye Martin Compston revealed worst thing about his 41st birthday Plush Renfrewshire hotel visited by celebs reopened after makeover Martin Compston's wife Martin Compston is married to Tianna Chanel Flynn, an American actress. They tied the knot at his family's chapel in Greenock in 2016. They have a son together. Martin Compston and his wife Tianna Chanel Flynn (Image: Newsquest) Martin Compston new series Compston is set to feature in the second series of hit ITV drama Red Eye alongside Jing Lusi, who returns as DS Hana Li. ITV shared a first look at the new series on social media (Image: ITV) The thriller was one of ITV's top 10 dramas of 2024 and saw more than eight million viewers tune in with 29.3m streams on ITVX. The actor was also recently seen in Amazon Prime's Fear, a three-part psychological thriller which was filmed in Glasgow. The show had its world premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival in February and was released on Prime in March. Martin Compston in Fear (Image: Kirsty Ellis/Prime Video) The series is about a family who are 'pushed to their absolute limits'. It also stars Anjli Mohindra, Solly McLeod, and Dumbarton's BAFTA-award-winning actor James Cosmo, among others. Martin Compston movies and TV shows Martin Compston is best known for his standout roles in hit TV series and popular films. His popular TV series include his role as DI Steve Arnott in Line of Duty and Ewan Brodie in the beloved BBC show Monarch of the Glen. Some of his movies are Sweet Sixteen, The Wee Man, and Mary Queen of Scots. Martin Compston's height Compston is 5′ 8. Martin Compston's age Martin Compston turned 41 on May 8. What football team does Martin Compston support? Compston is a Celtic fan. The actor partied with Hoops players after they won the Premier Sports Cup Final in 2024. Martin Compston podcast Martin Compston co-hosts the Restless Natives podcast with broadcaster Gordon Smart. The weekly podcast was launched in August 2022, where the duo set themselves 'missions', inspired by the 1985 Scottish film Restless Natives, where they plot new schemes for fun and laughs. Where does Martin Compston live? The actor lives with his wife and son in Las Vegas. He also owns a flat in Greenock to be near his parents on trips back home. Martin Compston Norwegian Fling Norwegian Fling is a six-part BBC Scotland travel series in which Compston and Phil MacHugh retrace Norway's length, from Oslo to the Arctic Circle, on a 2,000-mile road trip. The pair dive into modern Norwegian culture, from roller-skiing and sky-jump zip-lining near Oslo to crowd-surfing at a Black Metal gig and getting up close with a wolf in the wild.
