Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
No Time to Die review: A moving farewell to Daniel Craig’s 007
November 19, 2021 | David FarnorDaniel Craig’s final outing as 007 is a moving, thrilling farewell.Read More
VOD film review: Earwig and the Witch
November 18, 2021 | David FarnorThis uneven, artificial-looking Studio Ghibli animation casts a curiously inert spell.Read More
Love Actually: The ultimate movie Advent calendar
November 16, 2021 | David FarnorIt’s been more than a decade since Love Actually first introduced us to Rowan Atkinson’s gift-wrapping, Hugh Grant’s dad dancing and Andrew Lincoln’s doorstepping of Keira Knightley. In that time, Richard Curtis’ rom-com anthology, which borders on self-parody with its … Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995)
November 15, 2021 | Matthew TurnerA giant turtle takes on three man-eating giant birds in this highly entertaining 1995 reboot of the Gamera franchise.Read More
VOD film review: Knocking (Knackningar)
November 15, 2021 | Anton BitelCecilia Milocco delivers an extraordinary turn in this psychological horror about a woman haunted by loss and sounds coming from upstairs.Read More
Home Alone 3, 4 and 5: Looking back at the forgotten sequels
November 14, 2021 | David FarnorIt’s November. There are only a few weeks until it’s December and it’s socially acceptable to watch Christmas movies. Top of the list? Very possibly Home Alone, one of the greatest festive films of all time, thanks to its surprising … Read More
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings review: Entertaining and heartfelt
November 14, 2021 | David FarnorThis entertaining, heartfelt superhero blockbuster deftly balances character, comedy and thrilling choreograph.Read More
Passing review: Complex, thoughtful and thrilling
November 13, 2021 | Ivan RadfordRebecca Hall’s remarkable directorial debut is a complex, thoughtful, thrilling drama about identity, performance and perception.Read More
VOD film review: Home Sweet Home Alone
November 12, 2021 | David FarnorThis uneven Home Alone sequel doesn’t leave you thirsty for more.Read More
VOD film review: The Collini Case
November 12, 2021 | Matthew TurnerAn inexperienced lawyer uncovers a vast conspiracy in this gripping German courtroom drama.Read More















