Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: The Monster
October 9, 2018 | Matthew TurnerZoe Kazan plays an alcoholic mother trying to protect her daughter in this dark and rainy creature feature.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Apostle
October 8, 2018 | Anton BitelGareth Evans’ cult movie is a period allegory for patriarchy’s modern toxicity.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Private Life
October 7, 2018 | David FarnorPaul Giamatti and Kathryn Hahn are brilliant in this spikily funny, raw and moving drama.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Demons 2 (1986)
October 5, 2018 | Anton BitelLamberto Bava’s small-screen sequel lets the devil out of the box.Read More
VOD film review: That Good Night
October 5, 2018 | David FarnorJohn Hurt is magnificent in this middling drama that provides a quietly profound showcase for the actor.Read More
The 90s on Netflix: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
October 5, 2018 | Mark HarrisonAlan Rickman’s BAFTA-winning turn is the not-so-secret weapon of this earnest pantomime blockbuster.Read More
VOD film review: Gotti
September 30, 2018 | David FarnorA game John Travolta can’t redeem this muddled gangster drama.Read More
VOD film review: Solo: A Star Wars Story
September 30, 2018 | David FarnorAlden Ehrenreich and Donald Glover bring irresistible charm to this inessential but entertaining Star Wars prequel.Read More
VOD film review: The Gospel According to Andre
September 28, 2018 | David FarnorFashion icon Andre Leon Talley is hugely entertaining to watch in this light, accessible documentary.Read More
VOD film review: Deadpool 2
September 24, 2018 | David FarnorHalf the depth and double the jokes, this superficial sequel makes up for shallow convention with more laughs.Read More