Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Cronos (1993)
February 4, 2018 | Anton BitelGuillermo del Toro’s feature debut transmutes the vampire mythos into a Biblical fable of temptation and self-sacrifice.Read More
VOD film review: Lies We Tell
February 3, 2018 | Matthew TurnerGabriel Byrne tries to protect his boss’ Muslim lover in this well-intentioned but poorly executed British thriller.Read More
The 90s on Netflix: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
February 2, 2018 | Mark HarrisonWhat was alrighty then is far from being alrighty now.Read More
VOD film review: In Bed with Victoria (2016)
February 2, 2018 | Victoria CuratoloVirginie Efira is charming in this smart romantic dramedy, which falls short on originality and substance.Read More
VOD film review: 8 Mile
February 1, 2018 | Simon KinnearLose your in Curtis Hanson’s thoughtful exploration of a city and a subculture.Read More
VOD film review: Detroit
January 31, 2018 | David FarnorKathryn Bigelow’s depiction of the 1967 Detroit riots is brutal, violent viewing – sometimes too much so.Read More
VOD film review: Into the Forest
January 31, 2018 | Helen ArcherEllen Page and Evan Rachel Wood are on top form in this thoughtful tale of survival.Read More
VOD film review: God’s Own Country
January 30, 2018 | David FarnorThis fantastic British debut is a poignant tale of young romance, maturing identity, and mutual belonging.Read More
VOD film review: Before Summer Ends (2017)
January 30, 2018 | Victoria CuratoloThis docu-road movie of self-discovery is charming but leaves you wanting more.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Open House
January 27, 2018 | Josh Slater-WilliamsNetflix’s haunted house horror is a disappointingly unoriginal construction.Read More