Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
Netflix UK TV review: Chelsea Does
February 6, 2016 | David FarnorHow you feel about Chelsea Handler may determine how you feel about her documentary series, Chelsea Does. Netflix’s original show sees the comedian investigate a range of issues, from marriage and racism to technology and drugs. The title, though, makes … Read More
VOD film review: Sicario
February 3, 2016 | David FarnorDenis Villeneuve’s thriller is so intense it has blisters on its blisters.
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VOD film review: Macbeth (2015)
February 1, 2016 | David FarnorJustin Kurzel’s bloody adaptation of the Bard’s tale of betrayal is haunting, dark and hypnotic.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Rango
February 1, 2016 | David FarnorA fantastic addition to the existential Western canon, but not an animation guaranteed to please the whole family.Read More
Netflix UK film review: 50/50
February 1, 2016 | David FarnorSeth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are superb in this heartfelt and funny drama about dealing with cancer.Read More
NFK film review: The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
January 31, 2016 | Nathanael SmithDirector: Robert Rodriguez Cast: Cayden Boyd, Taylor Lautner, Taylor Dooley Certificate: PG
Netflix For Kids, the column where VODzilla.co get a childless adult to sift through the dregs of Netflix’s catalogue for the youngest cinephiles, catches up with an overlooked … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Fear of 13
January 28, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: David Sington Cast: Nick Yarris Certificate: 15 Watch The Fear of 13 online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
In 1982, Nick Yarris was convicted of the rape and … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Shadowhunters (Episode 3)
January 27, 2016 | Nathanael SmithAlready seen Episode 3? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.
Sex! Drama! Violence! Terrible dialogue! Episode 3 of Shadowhunters has got it all, although “it all” isn’t necessarily a great thing. The sheer, youthful beauty of the show’s cast … Read More
VOD film review: The Martian
January 27, 2016 | David FarnorA thrilling, funny blockbuster that celebrates intelligence over explosions. Read More
VOD film review: Legend
January 24, 2016 | David FarnorTom Hardy is excellent twice over in this otherwise unconvincing biopic of the Krays.Read More