Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Short film review: Bricks, Lock In, Ghosted
February 11, 2018 | David FarnorOn Sundays, we review short films available online. We call it Short Film Sunday. This week, we catch up with a trio of new shorts from Neville Pierce, film journo veteran and scarily talented director, who premiered his triple-bill on … Read More
VOD film review: Last Flag Flying
February 11, 2018 | David FarnorRichard Linklater’s post-Iraq road trip is an uneven but poignant salute to patriotism and loss.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman Beyond – Return of the Joker (2000)
February 11, 2018 | Matthew TurnerThe Joker’s return makes for a deliciously dark tale in this genuinely thrilling and shocking Future Batman adventure.Read More
Netflix UK film review: When We First Met
February 9, 2018 | Mark HarrisonThe trend for revisiting Groundhog Day eats itself in this misjudged rom-com.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Grave Encounters 2 (2012)
February 9, 2018 | Anton BitelA postmodern ghost movie and meta found footage horror, where the ghosts are also the filmmakers.Read More
VOD film review: Mimic
February 7, 2018 | Matthew TurnerGuillemo del Toro’s New York creature feature holds up surprisingly well, thanks to stylish direction, creepy effects and strong performances.Read More
VOD film review: Flatliners
February 6, 2018 | Mike WilliamsThis pacy, suspenseful remake is a surprisingly fresh and original ride.Read More
VOD film review: Blade 2
February 5, 2018 | Chris BryantGuillermo del Toro’s mainstream vampire sequel is a shockingly smart venture into blood-soaked mayhem.Read More
VOD film review: Struggle for Life
February 5, 2018 | Ryan GumbleyThis sharply political comedy is a too chaotic for its own good.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Cloverfield Paradox
February 5, 2018 | Mark HarrisonNetflix’s cheeky Cloverfield release is sadly the weakest installment in the franchise so far.Read More