Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Logan Lucky
December 26, 2017 | David Farnor
Steven Soderbergh’s heist with a heart is easy-going, infectious fun.Read More
12 Days of Netflix: Holiday Joy
December 24, 2017 | David Farnor
This well performed teen Christmas flick is sadly lacking in substance.Read More
12 Days of Netflix: Miss Me This Christmas
December 23, 2017 | Ian Winterton
This dire romance is truly dreadful.Read More
12 Days of Netflix: Santa’s Apprentice
December 22, 2017 | David Farnor
Imaginative ideas, cute visuals and genuine Christmas magic make this animation charmingly festive viewing.Read More
VOD film review: Princess Cyd
December 22, 2017 | David Farnor
This low-key coming-of-age drama is a gorgeous, generous showcase for two contrasting, complex women.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Bright
December 21, 2017 | David Farnor
Netflix’s uneven first blockbuster is entertaining and original, but a missed opportunity.Read More
VOD film review: Christmas Inheritance
December 21, 2017 | David Farnor
This contrived seasonal rom-com feels slightly too forced for festive fun.Read More
VOD film review: Brighton Rock (2010)
December 21, 2017 | David Farnor
Brighton Rock is stylish and well shot, but this remake is almost as pointless as Pearl Harbor.Read More
VOD film review: A Christmas Horror Story
December 20, 2017 | Mike Williams
Evil children, haunted houses and a blood-thirsty Krampus collide in this enjoyably familiar anthology of festive frights.Read More
VOD film review: My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas
December 19, 2017 | David Farnor
This animated My Little Pony adventure should come with a warning – for any unsuspecting parents.Read More
