Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: In Fabric
June 28, 2019 | David FarnorPeter Strickland’s weird, brilliantly entertaining horror is a frightening, funny number with a uniquely disturbing style.Read More
Time Travel Thursday: Stasis (2017)
June 27, 2019 | Matthew TurnerSome nice ideas are undermined by an unfocused script and poor performances in this low-budget thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Jellyfish
June 26, 2019 | Laurence BoyceThis superbly acted coming-of-age Brit flick isn’t exactly what you’d call a comedy – but it’s a helluva set.Read More
VOD film review: Sorry to Bother You
June 24, 2019 | David FarnorBoots Riley’s absurd, shrewd satire of modern society is an unpredictable, entertaining ride.Read More
VOD film review: The Flood
June 23, 2019 | David FarnorWell acted and well intentioned, The Flood is a compelling, sincere drama, but one lacking in clarity.Read More
Netflix UK film review: A Private War
June 22, 2019 | Bianca GarnerThis uneven biopic of journalist Marie Colvin is worth watching for Rosamund Pike’s stellar performance alone.Read More
VOD film review: The Captor
June 21, 2019 | Anton BitelRobert Budreau’s reimagining of the heist that gave us the term “Stockholm Syndrome” is a strange, funny, surprising thrill ride.Read More
VOD film review: Holy Lands
June 21, 2019 | Matthew TurnerAn unlikely double act of James Caan and Tom Hollander is the main reason to see this stodgy drama.Read More
VOD film review: If Beale Street Could Talk
June 20, 2019 | David FarnorA beautiful story of love, dignity and respect, this lyrical masterpiece is one of the best films of the year.Read More
VOD film review: Wildlife
June 19, 2019 | Roxy SimonsPaul Dano directs a stellar cast in this enthralling all-American drama.Read More