Beauty at a distance: Romance and recollection in Ocean Waves

5.7

Rating

This underwhelming tale of nostalgia and romance is full of beautiful backdrops and poignant storytelling.Read More

Netflix UK film review: Lionheart

8

Rating

Nollywood star Genevieve Nnaji makes her directorial debut with this upbeat, inspiring comedy about a woman proving she can run the family business.Read More

Lost in adaptation: Ideas and missed opportunities in Tales from Earthsea

6

Rating

This occasionally enjoyable but uneven adaptation of Ursula Le Guin’s novels is a rare misfire from Studio Ghibli.Read More

VOD film review: Amazing Grace

10

Heavenly

This restored, intimate recording of Aretha Franklin from 1972 is an electrifying showcase for a music legend.Read More

The 90s On Netflix: City Slickers (1991)

7

Yeehaw-haw-haw

This quick-fire comedy is a fine addition to America’s relatively short frontier mythology.Read More

VOD film review: Mr Jones

8

Rating

Director: Agnieszka Holland Cast: James Norton, Vanessa Kirby, Peter Sarsgaard Certificate: 15 Watch Mr Jones online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / iTunes / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play / Sky Store

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Netflix UK film review: Fast Color

8

Rating

Gugu Mbatha-Raw delivers a wonderful performance in this understated, quietly groundbreaking superhero drama.Read More

VOD film review: Watergate

8

Rating

A compelling deep dive into the infamous presidential scandal.Read More

VOD film review: Judy

8

Rating

Renée Zellweger is remarkable in this enchanting biopic of Judy Garland.Read More

Netflix UK film review: 37 Seconds

8

Rating

Newcomer Mei Kayama is sensational in this charming coming-of-age comedy about a manga artist with cerebral palsy.Read More