Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Asteroid City: A quirky, profound delight
September 9, 2023 | David FarnorA moving study of life, loss and lockdowns, Wes Anderson’s unlikely sci-fi is a quirky, profound delight.Read More
VOD film review: Smoking Causes Coughing (Fumer Fait Tousser)
September 4, 2023 | Anton BitelQuentin Dupieux’s hilarious tokusatsu pastiche is an unhealthy delight for fans of the director.Read More
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves: A fun, funny fantasy romp
August 28, 2023 | David FarnorA charming cast and witty script make this entertaining adaptation of the tabletop game a fun, funny fantasy romp.Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Species: The Awakening (2007)
August 21, 2023 | Matthew TurnerThis standalone sequel’s attempt at an interesting new direction is let down by poor special effects and an unfocused script.Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Species III (2004)
August 14, 2023 | Matthew TurnerThe third film in the Species series delivers the franchise staples of nudity and gore, but is not without its problems.Read More
VOD film review: Heart of Stone
August 12, 2023 | David FarnorA fun premise and slick set pieces help this AI thriller avoid feeling too cold and calculated.Read More
VOD film review: Reality
August 4, 2023 | Matthew TurnerSydney Sweeney delivers one of the best performances of 2023 in Tina Satter’s gripping docudrama based on the true story of Reality Winner.Read More
Following: Looking back at Christopher Nolan’s first film
July 23, 2023 | Ivan RadfordChristopher Nolan’s understated directorial debut is a lean, twisting neo-noir that buzzes with burgeoning talent.Read More
VOD film review: My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock
July 22, 2023 | Anton BitelMark Cousins’ compelling essay proves there are still discoveries to be made in Alfred Hitchcock’s filmography.Read More
Return to Seoul: Melancholic and mesmerising
July 10, 2023 | Anton BitelIn Davy Chou’s subtle story of identity, adoption and adaptation, a mercurial woman repeatedly returns to her lost roots.Read More