Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio review: A bold creation
December 11, 2022 | David FarnorGuillermo del Toro’s dark, visually stunning take on Pinocchio isn’t afraid to do its own thing.Read More
Black Adam review: Disappointingly dull
December 10, 2022 | Laurence BoyceDirector: Jaume Collet-Serra Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Pierce Brosnan, Quintessa Swindell, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo Certificate: 12
With the actual behind-the-scenes hierarchy of power changing in the DC Universe – with new DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran – … Read More
Why The Muppet Christmas Carol is the greatest Christmas movie of all time
December 9, 2022 | Ivan RadfordQuite possibly the greatest Christmas movie ever made.Read More
VOD film review: Decision to Leave
December 9, 2022 | Martyn ConterioPark Chan-wook’s psycho-romance is the South Korean master’s most mature work to date.Read More
VOD film review: Lynch/Oz
December 7, 2022 | Matthew TurnerAlexandre O Philippe fascinating collection of video essays on David Lynch and The Wizard of Oz is one of 2022’s best documentaries.Read More
Disney+ review: The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
November 26, 2022 | David FarnorDrax and Mantis get the chance to take centre-stage in this fun but uneven festive outing.Read More
VOD film review: She’s All That (1999)
November 25, 2022 | Mark HarrisonA high-school movie remix that heavily samples 1980s plot beats and 2000s artists.
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VOD film review: The Feast
November 21, 2022 | David FarnorThis distinctive, gruesome tale of just desserts is a wickedly timely directorial debut from Welsh filmmaker Lee Haven Jones.Read More
VOD film review: The People We Hate at the Wedding
November 20, 2022 | David FarnorThis unfunny, unmemorable romantic comedy lives up to its own title.Read More
VOD film review: Spirited (2022)
November 20, 2022 | David FarnorRyan Reynolds and Will Ferrell are a charming double-act in this boisterous, if bloated, meta-festive comedy.Read More















