Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
December 7, 2018 | David FarnorThis impossibly enjoyable sequel is a pure blast of feel-good movie magic.Read More
VOD film review: Whitney
December 6, 2018 | David FarnorKevin Macdonald’s polished portrait of the iconic singer is intimate but not unflinching.Read More
VOD film review: Mission: Impossible – Fallout
December 4, 2018 | David FarnorThe Mission: Impossible franchise jumps to new heights with a gripping, astonishing piece of action cinema.Read More
VOD film review: Secret Santa (FrightFest Presents)
December 3, 2018 | David FarnorFor sheer mayhem and in-PC carnage, this jet-black seasonal satire is a festive treat not for the whole family.Read More
VOD film review: The Wild Pear Tree
December 2, 2018 | David FarnorNuri Bilge Ceylan’s poetic, novelistic piece of cinema depicts the arrogance of youth with funny, moving nuance.Read More
VOD film review: The Image Book
December 2, 2018 | Martyn ConterioGodard’s latest video essay is an acquired taste, but is insightful, intriguing and always watchable.Read More
VOD film review: Disobedience
December 1, 2018 | Matthew TurnerRachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams deliver captivating performances in this powerful drama.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
November 29, 2018 | David FarnorAndy Serkis’ impressive but uneven adaptation of The Jungle Book struggles to find its own identity amid the darkness.Read More
YouTube Premium film review: Bodied
November 28, 2018 | Andrew JonesJoseph Kahn’s rap battle satire is a funny, daringly provocative study of cultural appropriation.Read More
VOD film review: Sicario 2: Soldado
November 25, 2018 | David FarnorThis hard-hitting sequel makes up for what it lacks in substance with more intense action.Read More