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Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare review: A fun historical romp

August 3, 2024 | Ivan Radford

Prioritising fun over facts, Guy Ritchie’s star-studded caper is an entertaining historical romp.Read More

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review: A thoughtful study of legacy

August 3, 2024 | Ivan Radford

Politics, loyalty and revenge collide as Wes Ball expands the sci-fi franchise with a thoughtful study of legacy.Read More

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The Bikeriders review: A freewheeling, old-school ride

July 27, 2024 | Ivan Radford

Austin Butler and Tom Hardy are magnetic in Jeff Nichols’ gorgeously old-school, freewheeling ride through the myth of American outlaws.Read More

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VOD film review: Space Cadet

July 20, 2024 | Ivan Radford

Legally Blonde goes into space in this upbeat but undercooked NASA comedy.Read More

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8 Days: To the Moon and Back review: A stunning retelling of the moon landing

July 20, 2024 | Ivan Radford

Using unheard audio recordings of the Apollo 11 mission, this inventive docudrama is a stunning, immersive retelling of the 1969 moon landing.Read More

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Skywalkers: A Love Story: A breathtaking documentary

July 19, 2024 | Matthew Turner

Jeff Zimbalist’s dizzying, breathtaking documentary about two daredevil climbers is a vertigo-inducing swirl of love, trust and borderline insanity.Read More

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True Crime Tuesdays: Tell Them You Love Me

July 16, 2024 | Helen Archer

When John Johnson met Anna Stubblefield in 2009, he was hopeful she could help him with his brother. A PhD student at Rutgers University, where Stubblefield was the chair of the philosophy department, Johnson attended a lecture on “facilitated communication”, … Read More

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