Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Sulphur and White
April 21, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Mark Stanley and Emily Beecham deliver powerful performances in this harrowing true-life abuse drama.Read More
VOD film review: A Guide to Second Date Sex
April 20, 2020 | Charlotte Harrison
The character-driven rom-com is frank, awkward and properly funny.Read More
VOD film review: Le Mans ’66
April 19, 2020 | David Farnor
Top turns from Bale and Damon make this slick, fast-paced drama a rollicking ride whether you’re a racing fan or not.Read More
VOD film review: Pokémon Detective Pikachu
April 19, 2020 | David Farnor
Ryan Reynolds’ energetic vocals and a witty script make this unlikely Pokémon movie a surprising delight.Read More
VOD film review: Sonic the Hedgehog
April 19, 2020 | David Farnor
A likeable cast and impressive visuals help this video game adaptation level up from mediocrity. Read More
VOD film review: Just Mercy
April 18, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Michael B Jordan and Jamie Foxx deliver powerful performances in this true-life tale of racial injustice.Read More
Shudder UK film review: The Reflecting Skin
April 17, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Coming-of-age drama and American gothic collide in Philip Ridley’s striking, disturbing feature debut.Read More
VOD film review: The Host (2020)
April 17, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Andy Newbery’s knowingly derivative thriller reimagines Psycho as a modern, gender-switched clash of classes.Read More
VOD film review: Misbehaviour
April 15, 2020 | Charlotte Harrison
This comedy-drama about the storming of the 1970s Miss World pageant is farcical, formulaic and feel-good.Read More
VOD film review: Shadow (2018)
April 14, 2020 | David Farnor
Zhang Yimou is back at his dazzling best in this visually stunning martial arts thriller.Read More
