Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
VOD film review: The Accountant
June 30, 2017 | David Farnor
This B-movie thriller’s heart may be in the right place, but The Accountant doesn’t quite add up.Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Gypsy
June 30, 2017 | Mike Williams
Convoluted stories of equally complex characters don’t always work. It’s even more of a challenge when you’re trying to woo the Netflix crowd, coaxing them to persist with a 10-hour mini-series. The beginning of Gypsy, a psychosexual drama starring Naomi … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Hunger
June 30, 2017 | David Farnor
Michael Fassbender delivers an unflinching performance in Steve McQueen’s powerful drama about a hunger strike in a Northern Irish prison.Read More
UK TV review: iZombie Season 3
June 29, 2017 | Mark Harrison
iZombie’s daring third season evolves beyond all expectations, but keeps its unique personality.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Nobody Speak: Trials of a Free Press
June 28, 2017 | David Farnor
A juicy scandal paves way for a pressing reminder of the importance of independent journalism in this timely documentary.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 3, Episode 10 (Finale – Lantern)
June 25, 2017 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers. Not seen Better Call Saul Season 3? Catch up with our spoiler-free review of Episode 1 here.
Back when Better Call Saul was first announced, it was expected to be a jolly affair, a comedic romp … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Okja
June 25, 2017 | Martyn Conterio
Bong Joon-ho’s creature feature is a delightful and engaging adventure.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Troll 2
June 24, 2017 | Matthew Turner
Troll 2’s reputation as one of the worst films ever made is richly deserved.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Shimmer Lake
June 24, 2017 | David Farnor
Director: Oren Uziel Cast: Rainn Wilson, Benjamin Walker, John Michael Higgins Watch Shimmer Lake online in the UK: Netflix UK
It’s an irrefutable fact of life that if you’ve seen Memento once, you’ve seen it twice – probably a second … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Aquarius
June 23, 2017 | Simon Kinnear
Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho Cast: Sonia Braga, Maeve Jinkings, Irandhir Santos Certificate: 18 Watch Aquarius online in the UK: Netflix UK
This mini-review was first published at Cannes 2016.
Neighbouring Sounds marked Brazilian director Kleber Mendonca Filho as a major … Read More
