Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Ghibli on Netflix: Arrietty
March 5, 2020 | Alex ClementsThis gentle, faithful adaptation of a children’s classic is the perfect Sunday afternoon film. Read More
Ghibli on Netflix: The Cat Returns
March 4, 2020 | Victoria CuratoloThis underseen Studio Ghibli animation is a stunning but uneven watch.Read More
VOD film review: The Aeronauts
March 3, 2020 | David FarnorTom Harper’s visually stunning air balloon drama raises the tension to breathtaking heights.Read More
Color Out of Space review: Essential viewing for horror fans
March 2, 2020 | Martyn ConterioAt long last, a screen adaptation of Lovecraft’s work that totally bangs.Read More
VOD film review: Gemini Man
March 1, 2020 | David FarnorEven two Will Smiths can’t hold together this ambitious but muddled blockbuster.Read More
The Disaster Artist: Hayao Miyazaki and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
March 1, 2020 | Chris BlohmWith Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is the … Read More
Adulthood and imagination: The secret to Spirited Away’s success
March 1, 2020 | Neil AlcockWith Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our review archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
With a CV containing just 11 features as … Read More
The Sound of Studio Ghibli: Joe Hisaishi and Princess Mononoke
March 1, 2020 | David FarnorWith Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
When you think of Studio Ghibli, you immediately picture Hayao … Read More
VOD film review: The Peanut Butter Falcon
February 29, 2020 | Leslie Byron PittThis heartfelt, funny road trip is warm, enjoyably earnest buddy movie.Read More
Goldfinger: Introducing the definitive “Bond girl”
February 28, 2020 | David FarnorFrom girls and gadgets to gold-loving villains, 007’s perfectly balanced third outing remains the definitive Bond film.Read More
















