Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Emily the Criminal: A tense, taut thriller
April 14, 2024 | Ivan RadfordAubrey Plaza is brilliant in this tense, taut thriller about one woman’s descent into a dangerous underworld.Read More
The Iron Claw: A hard-hitting, moving saga
April 14, 2024 | Ivan RadfordSean Durkin’s macho wrestling drama is a hard-hitting study of loyalty, love and loss.Read More
Scoop: A gripping, timely drama
April 7, 2024 | David FarnorThis well-acted dramatisation of Newsnight’s interview with Prince Andrew is a timely, gripping tale of the media holding power to account.Read More
The Beautiful Game review: A feel-good winner
April 7, 2024 | Ivan RadfordThis heartwarming film inspired by the Homeless World Cup is a winning, feel-good ensemble drama.Read More
Girls State review: An inspiring, thrilling glimpse of democracy’s future
April 7, 2024 | Ivan RadfordThis hope-filled follow-up to Boys State is an inspiring, thrilling glimpse of democracy’s future.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Thief Collector
April 2, 2024 | Helen ArcherTwo unlikely art thieves are explored in this entertaining, zippy and somewhat disjointed documentary.Read More
VOD film review: All of Us Strangers
April 1, 2024 | Ivan RadfordAndrew Scott and Paul Mescal deliver tender, moving performances in Andrew Haigh’s achingly vulnerable study of loneliness and love.Read More
VOD film review: Road House (2024)
March 31, 2024 | Ivan RadfordJake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor are an electric combination in this enjoyably hard-hitting remake.Read More
VOD film review: The Flash
March 29, 2024 | David FarnorBarry Allen enters the multiverse in this entertaining but uneven solo outing.Read More
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour review: Spectacular
March 24, 2024 | Ivan RadfordTaylor Swift’s massive musical epic is pop spectacle at its most spectacular.Read More