Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Play Dirty: A fun action comedy
December 31, 2025 | David Farnor
Mark Wahlberg and LaKeith Stanfield are a fun double-act in Shane Black’s enjoyable, intricate heist comedy.Read More
Relay: An enjoyably old-fashioned thriller
December 31, 2025 | David Farnor
Riz Ahmed is brilliantly understated in David Mackenzie’s gripping, old-school thriller.Read More
The Family Plan 2: An entertaining ensemble thriller
December 30, 2025 | David Farnor
This entertaining stealth Christmas film isn’t afraid to bring the whole family in on the action.Read More
Tinsel Town: A sweet celebration of the magic of theatre
December 27, 2025 | David Farnor
A game cast and a sincere love of theatre gives this familiar festive comedy an earnest charm.Read More
Champagne Problems: An unexpectedly charming tipple
December 24, 2025 | Ivan Radford
A surprisingly sharp script makes this by-the-numbers festive rom-com go down with a charming sparkle.Read More
Jay Kelly: Charmingly old-fashioned
December 13, 2025 | David Farnor
A disarmingly vulnerable cast make Noah Baumbach’s conventional love letter to Hollywood a charming slice of old-fashioned class.Read More
Wake Up Dead Man: A surprising, thoughtful watch
December 13, 2025 | David Farnor
A surprisingly serious exploration of faith, guilt and grace, this funny yet thoughtful trilogy finale is the best Knives Out film yet.Read More
F1: The Movie: Pure, entertaining Dad Cinema
December 12, 2025 | Ivan Radford
This unsurprising but undeniably polished F1-endorsed blockbuster is gripping Dad Cinema at its most entertaining.Read More
Companion: A twisting, fun thriller
November 8, 2025 | David Farnor
Drew Hancock’s darkly funny sci-fi thriller is a smart, twisting ride.Read More
The Monkey: Entertainingly warped
November 8, 2025 | David Farnor
This playful, dark, graphic tale about an evil wind-up monkey is an entertainingly warped treat.Read More
