Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: 1985
January 30, 2019 | Josh Slater-WilliamsA quiet marvel, beautifully detailed and performed.Read More
VOD film review: The Wife
January 29, 2019 | David FarnorGlenn Close delivers a powerhouse turn in this quietly gripping drama.Read More
VOD film review: One Cut of the Dead
January 29, 2019 | David FarnorA zombie comedy about zombie comedies, this whip-smart deconstruction of expectations is a breathtaking, exhilarating surprise.Read More
A Star Is Born: A foot-stomping, tear-jerking classic
January 28, 2019 | David FarnorBradley Cooper and Lady Gaga shine in this foot-stomping tearjerker of a musical.Read More
VOD film review: Isle of Dogs
January 26, 2019 | David FarnorWes Anderson’s gorgeously crafted stop-motion comedy finds fresh bite amid familiar laughs.Read More
VOD film review: On Her Shoulders
January 26, 2019 | Matthew TurnerThis understated yet pointed portrait of Iraqi genocide survivor-turned-activist Nadia Murad is a powerful documentary.Read More
Shudder UK film review: The Stendhal Syndrome (1996)
January 25, 2019 | Anton BitelArgento charts an artful exploration of a rape victim’s twisted trauma.Read More
VOD film review: Stay Human
January 25, 2019 | Matthew TurnerMusician Michael Franti shares stories of those who have inspired hope in this timely, uplifting documentary.Read More
VOD film review: American Animals
January 25, 2019 | David FarnorTrue crime meets Hollywoodised fiction in this gripping, playful anti-documentary about a cleverly stupid heist.Read More
Crazy Rich Asians review: Utter joy from start to finish
January 23, 2019 | Charlotte HarrisonUtter joy from start to finish, Crazy Rich Asians is the film the world needs right now. Read More