Medieval

If you want action that respects the story underneath it, Medieval is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Ben Foster's performance is the throughline that holds the set pieces together. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Medieval is worth clearing space for. Medieval understands that stakes only matter if you care who is at risk. The story of fifteenth century Czech icon and warlord, Jan Zizka, who defeated armies of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire. Ben Foster and Sophie Lowe lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2022. What separates Medieval from disposable action entertainment is character work that survives the explosions. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Action fans who want craft and story alongside the spectacle will find exactly that in Medieval. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Ben Foster anchors the chaos with real screen presence. Every set piece here is doing more than one job at once.