Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Shudder UK film review: The Initiation (1984)
January 12, 2018 | Anton BitelLarry Stewart’s self-consciously derivative, overtly psychological slasher balances the silly with the smart.Read More
VOD film review: American Made
January 11, 2018 | Mark HarrisonTom Cruise and Domhnall Gleeson are on fine form in this tall tale from the land of opportunism.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Leatherface
January 9, 2018 | Matthew TurnerThis Texas Chainsaw prequel lacks the original’s terror but gets by on style, strong performances and a bucket or two of the red stuff.
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VOD film review: Jupiter’s Moon
January 5, 2018 | Matthew TurnerAn immigrant discovers he has superpowers in this beautifully shot, but flawed supernatural thriller.Read More
VOD film review: A Dark Song
January 2, 2018 | David FarnorGripping, unrelenting and unique, you’ve never seen a haunted house movie like this.Read More
VOD film review: Final Portrait
January 1, 2018 | David FarnorThis intimate two-hander is a fantastic showcase for two actors and a director at the top of their game.Read More
VOD film review: Live Free or Die Hard
January 1, 2018 | David FarnorSnappy editing, non-CGI set pieces, and a charismatic duo make Die Hard 4.0 an explosive, and surprisingly entertaining, action sequel.Read More
VOD film review: War for the Planet of the Apes
December 30, 2017 | David FarnorA thrilling, tender, jaw-dropping conclusion to an accomplished sci-fi trilogy.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Baby Driver
December 30, 2017 | David FarnorEdgar Wright’s car chase musical is a thrillingly original ride.Read More
VOD film review: Dunkirk
December 28, 2017 | David FarnorThis raw, stripped-down war film is a harrowing elegy to British lives lost – and a powerful portrayal of despair in the face of hope.Read More