Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Of Love & Law
March 2, 2019 | Matthew Turner
The couple behind Japan’s first openly gay law firm form the basis of this fascinating documentary.Read More
VOD film review: Serenity (2019)
March 1, 2019 | Matthew Turner
Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway are all at sea in this laughable murder thriller.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Swimming with Men
February 28, 2019 | David Farnor
This unassuming British comedy about regaining one’s self-respect is a sweet, gently charming ensemble piece.Read More
VOD film review: The American Friend
February 27, 2019 | David Farnor
Bruno Ganz is the real star of the show in this stylish adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s Ripley novel.Read More
VOD film review: A Simple Favour
February 26, 2019 | David Farnor
Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick shine in this fun but uneven noir thriller.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Paddleton
February 24, 2019 | David Farnor
Mark Duplass and Ray Romano star in this gentle, moving tale of friendship and loss – sometimes, a little too gentle.Read More
VOD film review: Inside Man
February 23, 2019 | David Farnor
Spike Lee’s studio blockbuster is a slick, smart, spikily subversive thriller.Read More
VOD film review: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
February 23, 2019 | David Farnor
This inspiring low-key tale of a young engineer in Malawi is a winning directorial debut from Chiwetel Ejiofor.Read More
VOD film review: Of Fathers and Sons
February 23, 2019 | David Farnor
Talal Derki’s portrait of a family raising their kids as extremists is alarming, unique, important viewing.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Sexy Killer (2008)
February 22, 2019 | Anton Bitel
Miguel Marti’s postmodern postfeminist campus slasher is totally crazy.Read More
