Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: The High Note
May 31, 2020 | David Farnor
A winning cast and strong soundtrack give this music industry comedy an enjoyably upbeat groove.Read More
VOD film review: The Legend of the Stardust Brothers
May 31, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Fame, family and the fall collide in Makoto Tezuka’s whimsical, madcap 80s musical.Read More
VOD film review: Citizen K
May 31, 2020 | David Farnor
Alex Gibney’s documentary about a former Russian oligarch is a clinical, absorbing and pertinent account of power and politics.Read More
VOD film review: Only the Animals (Seules Les Bêtes)
May 30, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Dominik Moll brings together tales of crossed purposes, animal drives and amour fou in this superbly performed ensemble drama.Read More
The Vast of Night review: A captivating debut
May 29, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlin
This captivating debut feature pays affectionate and mischievous homage to 1950s sci-fi.
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Time Travel Thursdays: Action Replayy (2010)
May 28, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai add some Bollywood glamour to this uninspired retread of Back to the Future.Read More
VOD film review: (500) Days of Summer
May 25, 2020 | David Farnor
There’s more to this anti-rom-com than its reputation suggests.Read More
VOD film review: Say When (Laggies)
May 25, 2020 | David Farnor
Keira Knightley is superb in Lynn Shelton’s understated comedy that’s about adulthood as much as romance.Read More
VOD film review: The Dalai Lama: Scientist
May 25, 2020 | Matthew Turner
The Dalai Lama’s lifelong fascination with science is outlined in this engaging documentary.Read More
VOD film review: The County
May 23, 2020 | David Farnor
Rams director Grímur Hákonarson returns with this winning tale of cows, capitalism and rebelling against the system.Read More
