Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Finding the Way Back review: A moving showcase for Ben Affleck
July 11, 2020 | David Farnor
An understated turn by Ben Affleck elevates this conventional underdog drama.Read More
The Old Guard: A lean, mean franchise starter
July 10, 2020 | David Farnor
Gina Prince-Bythewood’s lean, mean comic book thriller is a promising franchise starter.Read More
Greyhound: An efficient WWII thriller
July 10, 2020 | David Farnor
Tom Hanks’ naval thriller is efficient surface-level fun, if lacking in depth.Read More
Shudder UK film review: The Beach House
July 9, 2020 | Anton Bitel
A seaside holiday sinks into Lovecraftian apocalypse in this assured directorial debut filled with dread.Read More
Lynn + Lucy review: An intensely moving drama
July 8, 2020 | David Farnor
Nichola Burley and Roxanne Scrimshaw are fantastic in this intensely moving tale of friendship and suspicion.Read More
Sheffield Doc/Fest film review: Shut Up Sona
July 5, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Deepti Gupta directs this intimate portrait of the Indian singer and #MeToo activist.Read More
VOD film review: Girlhood (2014, Bande de filles)
July 5, 2020 | Victoria Curatolo
Céline Sciamma’s 2014 drama is as poignant now as it’s ever been.Read More
VOD film review: Keith Haring: Street Art Boy
July 4, 2020 | Matthew Turner
This engaging and entertaining portrait of the artist and activist is enriched by strong direction and cultural context.Read More
Edinburgh Film Festival film review: Rebuilding Paradise
July 3, 2020 | David Farnor
Ron Howard recalls the 2018 wildfires in this moving tribute to human resilience and chilling reminder of climate change’s human cost.Read More
VOD film review: The Booksellers
July 3, 2020 | David Farnor
This warm-hearted tribute to books and bookstores is a compelling read.Read More
