Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Incredibles 2
November 21, 2018 | David FarnorReturning with the same wit, heart and magic, Pixar’s super-family are as special ever. Read More
VOD film review: The Christmas Chronicles
November 20, 2018 | David FarnorKurt Russell is your new favourite Santa in Netflix’s funny, surprising and charming Christmas adventure.Read More
VOD film review: The Workshop
November 16, 2018 | Matthew TurnerThis talky thriller grapples with some compelling modern-day issues, but ultimately fails to convince.Read More
VOD film review: Suspiria (2018)
November 16, 2018 | David FarnorLuca Guadagnino’s stylish Suspiria remake is a distinctly new piece that dwells on the horror and power of rebirth.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Holiday Calendar
November 14, 2018 | David FarnorThe Holiday Calendar is a cute but forgettable rom-com that needs a touch more festive magic.Read More
VOD film review: Better Watch Out
November 10, 2018 | David FarnorThis relentlessly twisted Christmas horror is a darkly surprising ride.Read More
VOD film review: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
November 10, 2018 | David FarnorDespite flashes of brilliance and intriguing ideas, this uneven Jurassic world-building sequel can’t find a way.Read More
VOD film review: They Shall Not Grow Old
November 10, 2018 | Ian WintertonUsing footage restored and colourised, this soldiers’ eye view of The Great War is astonishing and moving.Read More
VOD film review: Pili
November 10, 2018 | David FarnorThis thoughtful, moving drama about a Tanzanian woman with HIV carries a gently powerful documentary realism.Read More
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs: A delightful mixtape of mini-masterpieces
November 10, 2018 | David FarnorThis delightful Western anthology is a finely tuned mixtape of mini-masterpieces.Read More