Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: That Summer
June 2, 2018 | David Farnor
This prequel to the landmark documentary Grey Gardens is an intriguing curio of behind-the-scenes footage.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Ibiza
June 1, 2018 | Leslie Byron Pitt
A weightless plot and lack of laughs turn Netflix’s trip to Ibiza into a dull night in.Read More
VOD film review: L’Amant Double
June 1, 2018 | Josh Slater-Williams
Francois Ozon’s psychosexual thriller is a disappointingly dull affair.Read More
VOD film review: Maze Runner: The Death Cure
May 31, 2018 | David Farnor
The Maze Runner goes out on an octane high that almost redeems the muddled teen trilogy.Read More
VOD film review: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
May 30, 2018 | David Farnor
Jared Harris brings a welcome touch of menace to this enjoyably confident sequel.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Downsizing
May 29, 2018 | David Farnor
Alexander Payne’s ambitious, high-concept comedy struggles to find focus or perspective.Read More
VOD film review: Maggie’s Plan
May 28, 2018 | David Farnor
Greta Gerwig is perfectly cast in Rebecca Miller’s refreshingly complex romantic comedy.Read More
VOD film review: The Commuter
May 27, 2018 | VOD News
Liam Neeson punches people on a train in Jaume Collet-Serra’s slick, visceral thriller.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Darkest Hour
May 27, 2018 | David Farnor
Gary Oldman is unrecognisable in this compelling, cinematic biopic of Winston Churchill.Read More
VOD film review: Night Tide
May 26, 2018 | David Farnor
A young Dennis Hopper shines in this stylish but unassuming horror romance.Read More
