Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
UK TV review: The Comey Rule
September 30, 2020 | David Farnor
Jeff Daniels and Brendan Gleeson are excellent in this timely drama about the 2016 US election.Read More
MUBI Mondays: Something in the Air (2012)
September 28, 2020 | Josh Slater-Williams
Olivier Assayas’ portrait of youth in revolt is an absorbing demystification of an era.
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Superhero Sundays: Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!
September 27, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Superheroes try to save Santa in this feature-length Christmas special based on the Avengers Assemble cartoons.Read More
VOD film review: Monsoon
September 26, 2020 | David Farnor
Henry Golding is fantastic in this thoughtful, atmospheric study of identity.Read More
VOD film review: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
September 26, 2020 | Mark Harrison
A timeless sci-fi comedy that plays fast and funny with the past, present, and future.
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VOD film review: Showgirls
September 25, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Elizabeth Berkley plays a Las Vegas dancer clawing her way to the top in Paul Verhoeven’s gloriously trashy cult favourite.Read More
VOD film review: Miss Juneteenth
September 25, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Nicole Beharie delivers a powerful breakout performance in this resonant indie drama.Read More
VOD film review: Tesla
September 24, 2020 | Josh Slater-Williams
The most idiosyncratic biopic since I’m Not There.
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Time Travel Thursday: Time Toys (2016)
September 24, 2020 | Matthew Turner
A group of young friends find some toys from the future in this well-intentioned children’s adventure.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Enola Holmes
September 23, 2020 | Charlotte Harrison
Despite a charming cast, this playful young adult take on Sherlock Holmes is elementary stuff.Read More
