Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
The Breaker Upperers: The funniest film you’ll see all year
February 15, 2019 | Matthew Turner
This must-see New Zealand comedy is the funniest film you’ll see all year.Read More
Netflix UK film review: First Man
February 10, 2019 | David Farnor
Damien Chazelle’s moon landing drama finds gripping danger amid its tale of remote emotions.Read More
VOD film review: A Cambodian Spring
February 10, 2019 | David Farnor
This documentary about protests in Cambodia is an engaging, urgent directorial debut from Christopher Kelly.Read More
BAFTA 2019 Short Film Nominees: Reviewed
February 10, 2019 | David Farnor
This weekend, the BAFTAs announce their 2019 winners, from the intimate epic Roma to the boisterous costume drama The Favourite. Among the nominees are a collection of short films that can be easily overlooked, but this year, they’re once again … Read More
UK TV review: Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death
February 9, 2019 | David Farnor
Wallace and Gromit’s final short serves up a familiar recipe but one baked with confidence and charm to spare.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Ideal Home
February 9, 2019 | Matthew Turner
Steve Coogan and Paul Rudd are surprisingly adorable in this very funny comedy.Read More
UK TV review: Wallace and Gromit: A Close Shave
February 8, 2019 | David Farnor
Wallace and Gromit’s inspired third adventure stuffs each frame with every joke in the shop.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Sweet, Sweet Lonely Girl
February 8, 2019 | Anton Bitel
A.D. Calvo’s American gothic is a retro-styled mood piece haunted by the disappointments of desire.Read More
VOD film review: Hummus! The Movie
February 8, 2019 | Matthew Turner
This entertaining doc explores the history of hummus and the way a shared love of food can unite people from different cultures.Read More
UK TV review: Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers
February 7, 2019 | David Farnor
Wallace and Gromit’s delightfully silly caper has all the thrills of a Hollywood blockbuster – plus a penguin dressed like a chicken.Read More
