Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Amazon UK film review: All In: The Fight for Democracy
September 22, 2020 | David Farnor
This timely, important documentary is a stirring, rousing reminder of the importance of voting.Read More
VOD film review: The Swerve
September 22, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Azura Skye delivers a devastating performance in this chilling horror.Read More
VOD film review: Love Sarah
September 20, 2020 | David Farnor
A warm cast and sincere sense of community make this baking rom-com an endearingly sweet confection.Read More
VOD film review: The Devil All the Time
September 19, 2020 | Luke Channell
This sprawling, superbly performed mid-Western Gothic is relentlessly bleak, brutally violent and constantly engrossing.Read More
VOD film review: Barking Dogs Never Bite
September 18, 2020 | Josh Slater-Williams
Bong Joon Ho’s previously unreleased debut feature is more welcome curio than lost classic.Read More
The 90s on Netflix: Mouse Hunt (1997)
September 18, 2020 | Mark Harrison
Deranged and hysterical, Gore Verbinski’s underrated debut is a slapstick smash hit.
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VOD film review: White Riot
September 18, 2020 | David Farnor
This documentary about the Rock Against Racism movement in the 1970s is a rousing, inspiring reminder to make a difference.Read More
VOD film review: Gutterbug
September 16, 2020 | Matthew Turner
A punk grapples with drug addiction and toxic friendships in this smartly structured, Boston-set indie drama.Read More
VOD film review: Northwood Pie
September 16, 2020 | Matthew Turner
A college burn-out gets a job at his local pizza place in this engaging coming-of-ager.Read More
MUBI Mondays: Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
September 14, 2020 | Josh Slater-Williams
A beautifully performed, affecting drama about the inconveniences and uncertainties of grief.Read More
