Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Morbius review: A drab superhero flop
May 19, 2022 | Ian Loring
This aggressively drab superhero flick swiftly loses any promise it had.Read More
VOD film review: Marry Me
May 18, 2022 | Katherine McLaughlin
Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson are absolutely charming in this sweet, funny and catchy music rom-com.Read More
The Bright Side: Funny and thoughtful drama
May 16, 2022 | David Farnor
Gemma-Leah Devereux delivers a nuanced performance in this funny, thoughtful and moving drama about a stand-up comic with cancer.Read More
VOD film review: The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain
May 15, 2022 | David Farnor
Frankie Faison is remarkable in this powerful retelling of a tragic, avoidable death.Read More
The Quiet Girl review: A quietly moving triumph
May 13, 2022 | Cathy Brennan
This understated coming-of-age drama is a quietly moving triumph.Read More
The Worst Person in the World review: An instant classic
May 13, 2022 | Daniel Broadley
Joachim Trier subverts the well-worn conventions of the romantic drama to create something truly special.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King
May 10, 2022 | Helen Archer
Netflix’s summer of scam continues apace with Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King. British director Luke Sewell’s first feature documentary looks at the life and death of Canadian Gerry Cotten, founder of the exchange platform Quadriga CX, … Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Jaws 2 (1978)
May 9, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Jaws 2 doesn’t improve on the greatest shark movie ever made, but it’s a decent sequel and an enjoyable creature feature in its own right.Read More
Navalny review: A timely, gripping documentary
May 7, 2022 | David Farnor
This documentary about the assassination attempt against Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is a timely, gripping watch.Read More
All I Can Say review: A raw insight into 90s fame
May 7, 2022 | David Farnor
This tragic, raw documentary following the final years of Shannon Hoon gives us a first-hand insight into 90s fame.Read More
