Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK film review: All the Bright Places
February 28, 2020 | Luke Channell
This emotionally unengaging teen drama fails to engage meaningfully with its subject matter.Read More
Portrait of a Lady on Fire review: Beautiful, bold and sensual
February 28, 2020 | Katie Smith-Wong
Céline Sciamma’s most accomplished film to date is beautiful, bold and sensual.Read More
Time Travel Thursday: Iceman: The Time Traveller (2018)
February 27, 2020 | Matthew Turner
A Ming Dynasty guard uses a time machine to save his village in this poorly made Donnie Yen action sequel.Read More
From Russia with Love: The foundation for 007
February 24, 2020 | David Farnor
Sean Connery establishes Bond as a cold but charismatic hero in 007’s ambitious second outing.Read More
VOD film review: Columbus (2017)
February 23, 2020 | Ian Loring
Kogonada’s must-see debut feature will linger in your memory long after watching.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders (2016)
February 23, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Adam West and Burt Wart reprise their roles as Batman and Robin for this entertaining animated adventure in the style of their 1960s TV show.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Madman (1982)
February 21, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Joe Giannone’s one and only feature hangs up some sophisticated ideas before going into slasher routine.Read More
VOD review: Midnight Family
February 21, 2020 | Josh Slater-Williams
A gripping portrait of a thoroughly messed up healthcare system, Midnight Family is a timely must-see.Read More
VOD film review: Come to Daddy
February 21, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Genre producer extraordinaire Ant Timpson proves he can also direct in this extreme and darkly funny tale of fathers and sons.Read More
Dr. No: Looking back at the definitive Bond villain
February 20, 2020 | David Farnor
This low-key, efficient spy thriler sets the bar for all future Bond villains to come.Read More
