Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Why you should revisit Mother!
September 30, 2019 | Bianca Garner
Darren Aronofsky’s divisive psychological horror is a frustrating, mind-blowing, open-ended masterpiece.Read More
Plein Soleil: A gorgeously atmospheric thriller
September 29, 2019 | David Farnor
The effortlessly cool Alain Delon is perfectly cast in René Clement’s gorgeously atmospheric take on The Talented Mr Ripley.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Hellboy Animated – Sword of Storms (2006)
September 29, 2019 | Matthew Turner
The cast of del Toro’s live-action Hellboy reassemble to voice this enjoyable animated adventure.Read More
VOD film review: The Talented Mr Ripley
September 28, 2019 | David Farnor
Matt Damon and Jude Law shine in Anthony Minghella’s sumptuous adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Hotel Mumbai
September 27, 2019 | David Farnor
Dev Patel is on charismatic form in this gripping thriller based on a real terror attack.Read More
Time Travel Thursdays: Mirage (2018)
September 26, 2019 | Matthew Turner
A space-time continuum glitch allows a woman to save a boy’s life in this powerfully emotional Spanish mystery thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Seahorse: The Dad Who Gave Birth
September 25, 2019 | David Farnor
This moving, intimate documentary about one transgender man’s efforts to have a baby is heart-wrenching and heartwarming.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Thunder Road (2018)
September 25, 2019 | Mark Harrison
Heart-wrenching, hilarious and brilliantly performed, Jim Cummings’ stunning debut will stay with you.Read More
VOD film review: Aladdin (2019)
September 24, 2019 | Mark Harrison
Hardly a whole new world, but an undeniably charming parallel universe to a Disney classic.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Between Two Ferns: The Movie
September 22, 2019 | Andrew Jones
This uneven extension of Zach Galifianakis’ interview show is a disappointing string of punchlines without the set-up.
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