Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Military Wives review: A formulaic but feel-good true story
April 25, 2020 | Bianca Garner
Wonderful performances from Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan make this true-life story a feel-good, if formulaic, watch.Read More
Darren Aronofsky’s Pi: A thrilling study of order and chaos
April 25, 2020 | David Farnor
Darren Aronofsky’s thrilling, shocking debut is a masterclass in calculating order from chaos.Read More
VOD film review: Men in Black: International
April 24, 2020 | David Farnor
Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson are an enjoyably goofy double-act in this fun but forgettable sequel.Read More
Birds of Prey review: Joyously chaotic
April 24, 2020 | David Farnor
This refreshing superhero outing for Harley Quinn and co is vibrant, unexpected and joyously chaotic.Read More
Extraction review: A visceral ride
April 23, 2020 | David Farnor
This adrenaline-fuelled thriller delivers an onslaught of visceral action.Read More
Amazon UK film review: Selah and the Spades
April 22, 2020 | Matthew Turner
A teenage gang leader schemes to stay top dog in Tayarisha Poe’s stylish debut feature.Read More
VOD film review: Jane (2017)
April 22, 2020 | David Farnor
This portrait of pioneering chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall is an inspiring, vibrant watch.Read More
Blue Story review: An authentic, urgent musical drama
April 21, 2020 | David Farnor
Rapman leaps to the big screen with this authentic, urgently told story of young lives in a gang war.Read More
