Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Moonlight
June 19, 2017 | David Farnor
This brooding deconstruction of masculinity and profound tale of identity is one of the best films of 2017.Read More
VOD film review: Fathers
June 18, 2017 | David Farnor
This subtly acted drama is a probing study of fatherhood and same-sex marriage in Thailand – all wrapped up in a moving, uplifting packageRead More
Netflix DocFest film reviews: Icarus, Strong Island
June 18, 2017 | David Farnor
This week saw 2017’s DocFest once again take place in Sheffield, presenting the brightest and best new documentaries from around the world in one of the UK’s most exciting and interesting film festivals. With Netflix increasingly investing in non-fiction film-making, … Read More
VOD film review: Fences
June 17, 2017 | David Farnor
Denzel Washington’s directorial debut crafts a moving drama fuelled by two powerhouse performances.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Daughters of the Dust
June 17, 2017 | Josh Slater-Williams
An unconventional portrait of a cinematically-underexplored culture that’s well worth seeing.Read More
VOD film review: Rock Dog
June 16, 2017 | David Farnor
This musical animation is a disappointingly forgettable compilation of other films’ greatest hits.Read More
VOD film review: A Date for Mad Mary
June 16, 2017 | Matthew Turner
Seána Kerslake delivers a stunning central performance in this warm-hearted Irish comedy-drama.Read More
VOD film review: Stockholm My Love
June 16, 2017 | Laurence Boyce
Mark Cousins’ tender and evocative work is both haunting and beautiful.
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VOD film review: The Founder
June 16, 2017 | Ian Loring
Michael Keaton delivers a complex performance in this fascinating but even biopic of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc.Read More
VOD film review: I Am Not Your Negro
June 15, 2017 | David Farnor
A moving biopic and a rallying cry, this important documentary is essential viewing.Read More
