Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Notting Hill
November 9, 2017 | David FarnorHugh Grant and Julia Roberts are irresistible in this peak Richard Curtis rom-com.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Fifty Shades Darker
November 9, 2017 | Mark HarrisonIn which BDSM stands for Barely Developed Sloppy MelodramaRead More
VOD film review: Despicable Me 3
November 7, 2017 | Mark HarrisonGru’s twin brother brings double trouble but about half the laughs.Read More
VOD film review: Base
November 6, 2017 | David FarnorJaw-dropping aerial sequences bring a visceral clout to this drama about two-base-jumpers.Read More
Netflix UK film review: 6 Days
November 5, 2017 | David FarnorThe 1980 siege of London’s Iranian Embassy is recreated in this compelling, efficient thriller.Read More
VOD film review: 78/52
November 3, 2017 | David FarnorThis forensic deconstruction of Psycho’s iconic shower scene makes for fascinating viewing.Read More
The 90s on Netflix: Matilda (1996)
November 3, 2017 | Mark HarrisonDanny DeVito’s Dahl adaptation of Roald Dahl’s kids’ classic crackles with the same electricity as the book.Read More
VOD film review: Boy
November 1, 2017 | David FarnorTaika Waititi’s hilarious, heartfelt study of failed father figures and resilient, optimistic youth is a charming coming-of-age gem.Read More
VOD film review: Bronson
November 1, 2017 | David FarnorAs a showcase for Tom Hardy, Nicolas Winding Refn’s portrait of Bronson is arresting, provocative and stunning cinema.Read More
VOD film review: Cult of Chucky
October 31, 2017 | David FarnorThis confident seventh entry in the Chucky franchise is a rip-roaring piece of twisted fun.Read More