Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum: Dials up the stylish mayhem
September 19, 2019 | David Farnor
Keanu Reeves is on killer form in this bloated action sequel, which avoids deja vu by dialling up the stylish mayhem.Read More
VOD film review: Beats
September 17, 2019 | Luke Channell
A surprisingly poignant, brilliantly acted coming-of-ager.Read More
VOD film review: Double Date
September 16, 2019 | Mike Williams
This highly enjoyable horror about two murderous sisters offers something a little sweeter than your average slasher.Read More
MUBI UK film review: Araby
September 15, 2019 | David Farnor
This documentary-like journey through one working man’s life is a sad, poetic, enchanting ride.Read More
VOD film review: Tolkien
September 15, 2019 | Josh Slater-Williams
The charms of Nicholas Hoult as Tolkien cannot save this all too expected journey.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre
September 15, 2019 | Josh Slater-Williams
A promising sign of things to come from the emerging Studio Ponoc.Read More
VOD film review: The Fight
September 14, 2019 | David Farnor
Jessica Hynes shines in this low-key portrait of everyday rage that calls for communication and compassion over anger and revenge.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Night Hunter (2019)
September 14, 2019 | David Farnor
This unsubtle, shallow serial killer thriller is a frustrating, often silly watch.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Hell House LLC (2015)
September 13, 2019 | Anton Bitel
Stephen Cognetti’s found-footage frightfest shows the making of its own haunt.Read More
VOD film review: Her Smell
September 13, 2019 | Katherine McLaughlin
Elisabeth Moss is exquisite in Alex Ross Perry’s surprising and genuinely moving portrait of a fictional 90s punk singer.Read More
