Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
VOD film review: Dreamgirls
January 15, 2017 | David Farnor
From the sumptuous visuals to the cracking cast, this adaptation of the Broadway musical is, simply, a whole lot of fun.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Sherlock Season 4, Episode 2 (The Lying Detective)
January 14, 2017 | David Farnor
How’s about that then? If that’s what the opening episode of Sherlock Season 4 seemed to be saying, as it wrapped up one of its weakest subplots, Episode 2 says it in an entirely different way. That smug satisfaction was … Read More
Seinfeld: The sitcom that rewrote the rulebook
January 14, 2017 | Andrew Jones
The sitcom that rewrote the rulebook, Seinfeld is perfect for a world as warped as ours.Read More
VOD film review: The Young Offenders
January 13, 2017 | Matthew Turner
A smartly written, brilliantly acted and very funny comedy that’s well worth seeking out. Read More
VOD film review: Hell or High Water
January 9, 2017 | Natalie Lando
Director: David MacKenzie Cast: Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges, Gil Birmingham Certificate: 15
So here is a film that stars Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine and Ben Foster. It has a score by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. It’s … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Crown Season 1 (spoilers)
January 8, 2017 | David Farnor
We take a spoiler-filled look at the second half of Netflix’s The Crown. Not seen the whole season? Read our spoiler-free review of the opening episodes here.
Read our interviews with The Crown’s cast and crew
“Who wants transparency when … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Rats
January 8, 2017 | Mike Williams
Morgan Spurlock’s graphic, gory and disturbing documentary is a fascinating blend of entertainment and education.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Tarzan and Jane
January 8, 2017 | David Farnor
Tarzan becomes Spider-Man of the jungle in this likeable reboot that makes an outdated character feel more relevant.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: A Series of Unfortunate Events
January 8, 2017 | Nathanael Smith
Don’t watch this, unless you want to be delighted by one of Netflix’s sharpest, funniest family shows.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Sherlock Season 4, Episode 1 (The Six Thatchers)
January 5, 2017 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains minor spoilers.
There’s a thin line between clever and clever-clever. In the past, the BBC’s modern reboot of Sherlock has walked it like Johnny Cash in his prime, allowing Sherlock to be clever-clever and the show to … Read More
