Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Dumbo (2019)
July 30, 2019 | Mark Harrison
This mildly thrilling morality fable flaunts Tim Burton’s revisionist sensibilities.
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VOD film review: The Chambermaid
July 28, 2019 | David Farnor
Lila Avilés’ understated drama about a maid in Mexico City is a powerful study of class and society.Read More
VOD film review: Lost in London
July 28, 2019 | David Farnor
Woody Harrelson’s live escapade through the streets of London is as ambitious as it is entertaining.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Thor: Tales of Asgard (2011)
July 28, 2019 | Matthew Turner
Teen Thor embarks on a quest with Loki and the Warriors Three in this engaging animated adventure.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Fighting with My Family
July 26, 2019 | Rachel Bowles
Excellent fight scenes, a funny script and a stellar cast mean this fact-based comedy will resonate with audiences far beyond wrestling fans.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Naked
July 25, 2019 | Matthew Turner
Marlon Wayans stars as a naked groom trapped in a time loop in this underwhelming Groundhog Day-style comedy.Read More
VOD film review: The White Crow
July 24, 2019 | David Farnor
Ralph Fiennes shines a spotlight on Soviet dancer Rudolf Nureyev in this evocative period drama.Read More
VOD film review: The Wedding Guest (2019)
July 22, 2019 | David Farnor
Dev Patel delivers an excellent turn against type in this slight but compelling thriller.Read More
VOD film review: The Changeling (1980)
July 19, 2019 | Anton Bitel
Peter Medak’s modern yet old-fashioned gothic places a decent, damaged man between dynastic conspiracy and supernatural vendetta.Read More
VOD film review: The Mask of Zorro (1998)
July 19, 2019 | Mark Harrison
This joyous, swaggering reimagining marks the zenith of 1990s superhero movies.Read More
