Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Logan
July 10, 2017 | David FarnorThis dark, grizzled thriller is a violent punch to the face of superhero movie convention – and a moving end to Hugh Jackman’s run as Wolverine.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Before I Fall
July 10, 2017 | Josh Slater-WilliamsA sincere, moving spin on a familiar formula, anchored by a beautiful turn from rising star Zoey Deutch.Read More
VOD film review: Anti Matter
July 10, 2017 | David FarnorThis ambitious micro-budget sci-fi will blow your fragile little mind.Read More
VOD film review: Neruda
July 10, 2017 | Matthew TurnerPablo Larrain takes an enjoyably unconventional approach to this engaging portrait of Chilean politician-poet Pablo Neruda.Read More
VOD film review: Trespass Against Us
July 9, 2017 | David FarnorThis uneven indie drama fails to live up to its cast.Read More
VOD film review: The Innkeepers
July 9, 2017 | David FarnorTi West’s haunted hotel horror is a low-key creepy ride.Read More
VOD film review: The Midwife
July 8, 2017 | Matthew TurnerDirector: Martin Provost Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Catherine Frot, Olivier Gourmet Certificate: 12A Watch The Midwife online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
Written and directed by French filmmaker Martin Provost … Read More
VOD film review: Symbol
July 8, 2017 | David FarnorDirector: Hitoshi Matsumoto Cast: Hitoshi Matsumoto, David Quintero, Luis Accinelli Watch Symbol online in the UK: Not available on UK VOD
TV comedian turned director Hitoshi Matsumoto is a man with a taste for bending genre. His films might involve … Read More
VOD film review: Hidden Figures
July 7, 2017 | David FarnorThis wonderfully uplifting true story is irresistibly feel-good.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Blood Feast (1963)
July 7, 2017 | Anton BitelDirector: Herschell Gordon Lewis Cast: William Kerwin, Mal Arnold, Connie Mason, Scott H. Hall Certificate: 18 Watch Blood Feast online in the UK: Shudder UK
Every other weekend, our resident horror obsessive Anton Bitel delves into Shudder’s selection of horrors.