Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
The 90s on Netflix: Fly Away Home (1996)
June 17, 2022 | Mark Harrison
This not-so-wild goose chase is one of the 1990s’ true unsung family gems.Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Jaws 3 (1982)
June 13, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Lacking the bite of its toothy predecessors, the second Jaws sequel barely manages to stay afloat.Read More
Hustle: A winning basketball drama
June 12, 2022 | David Farnor
Adam Sandler delivers a warm turn in this winning basketball drama.Read More
VOD film review: Red Rocket
June 9, 2022 | Katherine McLaughlin
Searing highs, dark humour and modern politics collide in the best comedy of 2022.Read More
VOD film review: Operation Mincemeat
June 2, 2022 | David Farnor
A starry cast and strange-but-true premise grounds this entertaining wartime thriller.Read More
VOD film reivew: Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts
June 1, 2022 | David Farnor
Roger Michell’s surprisingly playful portrait is an entertaining chronicle of the Queen’s reign.Read More
Playground review: An essential film about childhood
June 1, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Beautifully acted and emotionally wrenching, this playground bullying drama is an essential film about childhood.Read More
VOD film review: Listen
June 1, 2022 | David Farnor
Lucia Moniz delivers a heart-wrenchingly good performance in this moving, well-acted drama.Read More
VOD film review: The Burning Sea (Nordsjøen)
May 30, 2022 | Anton Bitel
John Andreas Anderson’s timely disaster movie imagines an environmental catastrophe occurring beneath Norway’s oil platform network.Read More
VOD film review: Ambulance
May 29, 2022 | David Farnor
Michael Bay’s high-octane, high-concept thriller is an enjoyably bombastic ride.Read More
