Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Mother (2009)
February 17, 2020 | David Farnor
This surprising murder mystery meditates on maternal love with a gripping unpredictability.Read More
VOD film review: Monos (2019)
February 17, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Alejandro Landes’ guerrilla rites of passage offer a bleakly surreal child-soldier sensorium.
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VOD film review: First Love
February 16, 2020 | Josh Slater-Williams
It sputters out towards the end, but this fatalistic cartoon is one of Takashi Miike’s most fun films to date.Read More
VOD film review: Plus One
February 11, 2020 | Matthew Turner
This delightful indie is a must-see for rom-com fans.Read More
VOD film review: The Farewell
February 10, 2020 | David Farnor
Lulu Wang’s beautifully observed family drama is a hilarious, heartfelt tale of honesty and family identity.Read More
VOD film review: The Host (2006)
February 10, 2020 | David Farnor
Satire, scares and comedy collide in Bong Joon-ho’s marvellously entertaining monster movie.Read More
To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You review: A delightful sequel
February 10, 2020 | Katie Smith-Wong
Lana Condor and Noah Centineo still have the same spark in this delightful, winning rom-com sequel.Read More
Beauty at a distance: Romance and recollection in Ocean Waves
February 9, 2020 | David Farnor
This underwhelming tale of nostalgia and romance is full of beautiful backdrops and poignant storytelling.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Lionheart
February 8, 2020 | David Farnor
Nollywood star Genevieve Nnaji makes her directorial debut with this upbeat, inspiring comedy about a woman proving she can run the family business.Read More
Lost in adaptation: Ideas and missed opportunities in Tales from Earthsea
February 8, 2020 | David Farnor
This occasionally enjoyable but uneven adaptation of Ursula Le Guin’s novels is a rare misfire from Studio Ghibli.Read More
