Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
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
VOD film review: Piercing (2018)
February 22, 2019 | Anton Bitel
A darkly comic giallo-esque romance, torturously literalising all the dynamics of S&M, while accommodating the persistence of trauma.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Irreplaceable You
February 22, 2019 | Georgina Smith
This uneven yet charming comedy-drama is full of laughs, heart and excellent performances.Read More
VOD film review: Do the Right Thing
February 21, 2019 | Bianca Garner
Smart, funny and electrifying, Do the Right Thing remains one of Spike Lee’s finest films. Read More
VOD film review: The Hate U Give
February 19, 2019 | Georgina Smith
This young adult drama based on Angie Thomas’ novel tells an important story with authenticity and heart.Read More
Netflix UK film review: High Flying Bird
February 18, 2019 | David Farnor
Soderbergh’s slick anti-sports movie tackles capitalism and commodification with confidence and purpose.Read More
VOD film review: Videoman
February 18, 2019 | Ian Loring
This horror-tinged romance is conceptually interesting but uneven.Read More
