Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Daphne
September 29, 2017 | Simon KinnearA fantastic character study driven by a tremendous performance by Emily Beecham.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Our Souls At Night
September 29, 2017 | Ian LoringDirector: Ritesh Batra Cast: Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Matthias Schoenaerts, Bruce Dern Certificate: PG Watch Our Souls at Night online in the UK: Netflix UK
After making a bit of a splash a few years back with The Lunchbox, Ritesh … Read More
VOD film review: Lion
September 28, 2017 | David FarnorA tiny tale with a gigantic heart, Lion is a beast of a movie that cements Dev Patel’s status as one of one Britain’s best actors.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Gerald’s Game
September 27, 2017 | Ian LoringMike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s unfilmable novel grips like a vice.Read More
VOD film review: Wonder Woman
September 27, 2017 | Jo BromilowOptimistic, determined and rooted in hopeful strength, Wonder Woman is the superhero movie we need.Read More
Raindance 2017 reviews: You’re Killing Me Susana, In Another Life
September 26, 2017 | David FarnorThe 2017 Raindance Film Festival takes place in London from Wednesday 20th September to Sunday 1st October, showcasing web series, VR shorts and indie films from around the world. We take a look at some of the movies screening, from … Read More
Alien: Covenant: A scary sequel that makes its predecessor better
September 25, 2017 | David FarnorRidley Scott’s operatic horror is so terrifyingly good it actually makes Prometheus better.Read More
VOD film review: The Red Turtle
September 25, 2017 | Neil AlcockA triumph of originality and unpredictability, The Red Turtle is a weird and wonderful fable that plays out like a woozy dreamRead More
VOD film review: My Life As a Courgette
September 24, 2017 | David FarnorThis delicately heartwarming study of loss, family and friendship is a tiny stop-motion masterpiece.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Gaga: Five Foot Two
September 23, 2017 | David FarnorAs revealing as it is controlled, this pop doc is a stirring portrait of an artist who never stops performing.Read More