Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
True Crime Tuesdays: The Man who Stole the Scream
September 26, 2023 | Helen Archer
This documentary about the theft of Edvard Munch’s The Scream is frustrating in thrall to its own subject.Read More
No One Will Save You: A quietly riveting sci-fi thriller
September 25, 2023 | David Farnor
This inventive, quietly riveting sci-fi thriller is worth shouting about.Read More
VOD film review: Elemental
September 24, 2023 | David Farnor
This warm, visually stunning animation is a beautifully simple tale of self-expression and acceptance.Read More
VOD film review: Evil Dead Rise
September 23, 2023 | VOD News
This dark, nasty and gory sequel is a genuinely disturbing thrill ride.Read More
Otto Baxter: Not A F***ing Horror Story: Charming, funny and empowering
September 23, 2023 | Anton Bitel
Bruce Fletcher and Peter Beard’s documentary and Otto Baxter’s horror short form form a funny and charming diptych on disabled experience, autonomy and empowerment.Read More
El Conde: A deliciously dark satire
September 15, 2023 | Matthew Turner
Pablo Larrain’s deliciously dark satire imagines Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet as a 250 year-old vampire.Read More
Asteroid City: A quirky, profound delight
September 9, 2023 | David Farnor
A moving study of life, loss and lockdowns, Wes Anderson’s unlikely sci-fi is a quirky, profound delight.Read More
VOD film review: Smoking Causes Coughing (Fumer Fait Tousser)
September 4, 2023 | Anton Bitel
Quentin Dupieux’s hilarious tokusatsu pastiche is an unhealthy delight for fans of the director.Read More
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves: A fun, funny fantasy romp
August 28, 2023 | David Farnor
A charming cast and witty script make this entertaining adaptation of the tabletop game a fun, funny fantasy romp.Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Species: The Awakening (2007)
August 21, 2023 | Matthew Turner
This standalone sequel’s attempt at an interesting new direction is let down by poor special effects and an unfocused script.Read More
