Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Ghibli on Netflix: When Marnie was There
April 6, 2020 | Roxy Simons
Studio Ghibli’s emotional drama stands apart from feel-good Western animations, making it a touching, personal swansong.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Coffee & Kareem
April 5, 2020 | Ivan Radford
Netflix’s uneven odd-couple action comedy is too potty-mouthed for its own good.Read More
Ghibli on Netflix: From Up on Poppy Hill
April 5, 2020 | Ivan Radford
This tiny slice of family life finds mouth-watering appeal in daily details.Read More
VOD film review: Escape from Pretoria
April 5, 2020 | Chris Bryant
A grounded, realistic portrayal of a tense and meticulous escape.Read More
VOD film review: Four Kids and It
April 5, 2020 | Ivan Radford
A magical premise and likeable cast can’t bring a spark to this harmless family adventure.Read More
Disney+ film review: Elephant (2020)
April 4, 2020 | Ivan Radford
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, brings an animated heart to this visually stunning nature documentary.Read More
Ghibli on Netflix: Whisper of the Heart
April 4, 2020 | Nathanael Smith
This beautiful coming-of-age romance is a celebration of the boundless creativity of youth.Read More
Shudder UK film review: The House by the Cemetery
April 3, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Lucio Fulci delivers another cruel and uncanny oddity.Read More
VOD film review: The Invisible Man
April 3, 2020 | Amon Warmann
This chilling update of the classic sci-fi story makes the all-too-real issue of gaslighting terrifyingly visceral.Read More
Ghibli on Netflix: Pom Poko
April 3, 2020 | Nathanael Smith
Even while you may not understand every beat of what’s happening, this inventive, niche Ghibli offering is sure to keep you smiling. Read More
