Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK film review: Hellboy (2019)
December 29, 2019 | David Farnor
Hellboy gets a loud, violent makeover in this underwhelming reboot of the comic book franchise.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Red Joan
December 29, 2019 | David Farnor
A strong cast and intriguing true story are squandered in this disappointingly forgettable spy drama.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014)
December 29, 2019 | Matthew Turner
The Suicide Squad take centre stage in this refreshingly different, adult-themed animation based on the Arkham Asylum video games.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Late Night
December 28, 2019 | Bianca Garner
Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling are wonderful together in this important but feel-good comedy about the need for diversity in the workplace.Read More
VOD film review: Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
December 27, 2019 | David Farnor
Tarantino’s thoughtful tour through movie memories and Hollywood history is a magical but uneven ride.Read More
Long Day’s Journey Into Night: A mesmerising trip down memory lane
December 27, 2019 | Anton Bitel
Bi Gan’s noir-inflected trip down memory lane brings more Kaili blues while putting the viewer in the mood for love.Read More
Time Travel Thursday: Time Freak (2018)
December 26, 2019 | Matthew Turner
Asa Butterfield plays a lovesick nerd who builds a time machine to save his relationship in this entertaining comedy.Read More
UK TV review: The Snail and the Whale
December 26, 2019 | David Farnor
This visually stunning animation is a gorgeous celebration of friendship in all its unlikely forms.Read More
UK TV review: The Tiger Who Came to Tea
December 25, 2019 | David Farnor
Gorgeously drawn and cheerfully simple, this adaptation of Judith Kerr’s classic is a delightful morsel to devour again and again.Read More
Amanda: A quietly moving French drama
December 25, 2019 | Matthew Turner
Vincent Lacoste shines in this quietly moving French drama about a 20-something who has to look after his young niece.Read More
