Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK film review: Unicorn Store
April 7, 2019 | Bianca Garner
Proof that women can have existential crises too, Brie Larson’s directorial debut is a joyful film that leaves a smile on your face.Read More
VOD film review: The Old Man and the Gun
April 1, 2019 | David Farnor
David Lowery’s low-key thriller glides along with old-school Hollywood charm.Read More
VOD film review: Free Solo
March 31, 2019 | David Farnor
This dizzying climbing documentary is a nerve-wracking, gripping feat of filmmaking. Read More
VOD film review: Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
March 30, 2019 | Matthew Turner
This superbly made documentary paints an affectionate and moving portrait of the man behind the Frank Sidebottom mask.Read More
VOD film review: Creed II
March 30, 2019 | David Farnor
This brilliantly acted sequel is too rooted in the franchise’s past, but still packs a moving punch.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Highwaymen
March 29, 2019 | David Farnor
Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson are on arresting form in this outlaw drama that plays by the books.Read More
VOD film review: At Eternity’s Gate
March 29, 2019 | David Farnor
Willem Dafoe is remarkable in this occasionally overwrought biopic of Vincent Van Gogh.Read More
Time Travel Thursdays: Abby Sen
March 28, 2019 | Matthew Turner
Abir Chatterjee stars as a time-travelling TV producer in this underwhelming Bollywood drama.Read More
VOD film review: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
March 27, 2019 | David Farnor
This overly busy blockbuster sequel is too obsessed with its own mythology to have fun.Read More
VOD film review: Minding the Gap
March 25, 2019 | David Farnor
This powerfully personal skateboarding doc emerges as a quietly profound exploration of masculinity and abuse.Read More
