Although it has taken a bad rap in the past, downloading content is now legal and totally acceptable. No longer do consumers have to resort to illegally file sharing in order to access the latest films and music as companies are beginning to realize the power of downloading and offer commercially viable options for consumers to download content. After all, downloading new music and films is supposed to be fun, without the worry that you are doing something illegal! If the latest movies are your thing, these five sites provide a platform for you to legally download a range of titles.
Blinkbox.com
This site provides a number of TV programmes that users can watch for free. However, as the selection is a little dated you may want to stick to renting newer releases from the site. You can even buy certain films to keep for yourself.
IndieMoviesOnline.com
Although most download sites cater for the mass market and attempt to get the latest releases before anyone else, this site allows viewers with a more specialist and eclectic taste to watch a wide number of independent films. Many of these titles are made without big studio budgets and so focus on storytelling and character portrayal, rather than having special effects. You can watch as many films as you like however many times you wish, and when you sign up you will be entered onto an email database and informed of the latest films that are available.
LoveFilm.com
Love Film is a movie rental site where you can pay a monthly subscription free and have the latest movies sent out to your home. However, you can also stream and download a number of titles using the service. Occasionally the choice can be limited, although if you happen to find something you like it is a worthwhile investment. There are two tiers of use, one of which is free and the other which requires a monthly payment. Users who choose to pay monthly get access to a much wider range of titles so if you use the site regularly, you may find its worth your while to sign up to the site.
Crackle.com
This site offers a range of TV programs and movies that are available to watch for free. However, because the site is free to use it makes its money from advertising, meaning your viewing pleasure can often be disrupted with ads. If you don’t mind seeing the odd advert during your films then you may want to give this site a try.
SamsungMovies.com
Samsung is one of many brands that are moving into the download market. SamsungMovies.com enables users to get access to a range of new film releases for a one off cost for each. Given its status as a telecoms firm, many of these films are also available to watch via your mobile phone handset, meaning you can now watch films while on the move and no longer have to be near your computer to view content.
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