Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK film review: Dumplin’
December 21, 2018 | Georgina SmithWith a sprinkle of glitter and some Dolly Parton magic, this refreshing story will tug on your heartstrings one moment, and make you laugh the next.Read More
The 90s On Netflix: Babe
December 21, 2018 | Mark HarrisonA timeless family-friendly fable that walks a tightrope between sweetness and unexpected darkness.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Bird Box
December 20, 2018 | David FarnorSandra Bullock anchors this survival thriller in the immediate, simple terror of its premise.Read More
VOD film review: Almost Christmas
December 20, 2018 | Matthew TurnerA classy comic cast ensures that this dysfunctional family Christmas comedy is consistently entertaining, if not family-friendly.Read More
VOD film review: The Man Who Invented Christmas
December 19, 2018 | David FarnorA charming cast and some cute literary references don’t quite come together in this uneven Dickens drama.Read More
12 Days of Netflix: The Good Witch’s Gift
December 18, 2018 | David FarnorA comedy without laughs and a drama without drama, The Good Witch’s Gift is a festive romance that’s magically forgettable.Read More
12 Days of Netflix: Saving Christmas (2017)
December 17, 2018 | David FarnorUnambitious, uninspiring and unflattering, this muddle misstep comes closer to ruining Christmas than saving it.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Teen Titans Go! to the Movies
December 17, 2018 | Amon WarmannThe laughs rarely stop coming in this clever, entertaining meta superhero animation.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Meg
December 16, 2018 | David FarnorStath vs Shark fails to live up to the promise of its absurd premise.Read More
12 Days of Christmas: 48 Christmas Wishes
December 16, 2018 | Nathanael SmithEven your kids won’t like this lifeless festive adventure, with no budget and even less imagination.Read More