Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Marcel the Shell With Shoes On: An inventive, moving gem
June 17, 2023 | Anton BitelThis absurd tale of friendship and mortality is a whimsical yet wise joy, tinged with melancholy.Read More
Avatar: The Way of Water review: Pure blockbusting bombast
June 10, 2023 | Ivan RadfordBigger, bolder and better, James Cameron’s heartfelt environmental thriller is pure blockbusting bombast.Read More
Asterix and Obelix: The Middle Kingdom review: An entertaining live-action adventure
June 8, 2023 | Matthew TurnerThis entertaining live-action Asterix adventure does justice to the characters and spirit of the books.Read More
The Super Mario Bros Movie review: A fun, visually gorgeous adaptation
June 3, 2023 | Laurence BoyceThis fun, visually gorgeous adaptation does the world’s most famous plumber justice.Read More
VOD film review: Shazam: Fury of the Gods
June 2, 2023 | Laurence BoyceThis is nothing actively bad in this unmemorable sequel, but there’s nothing actively really good either.Read More
VOD film review: Sick of Myself
May 26, 2023 | Jasmine ValentineDirector: Kristoffer Borgli Cast: Kristine Kujath Thorp, Eirik Sæther Certificate: 15
It takes a certain kind of person to take butt pics after being hospitalised with a life-changing skin mutation, and Sick of Myself is the film to bring them … Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Infestation (2009)
May 22, 2023 | Matthew TurnerA slacker wakes up to find the world has been invaded by giant insects in this gloopily entertaining creature feature.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Boston Strangler
May 16, 2023 | Helen ArcherThis disappointing true crime drama misses the mark when it comes to exploring the constant threat of violence against women.Read More
VOD film review: 65
May 16, 2023 | Matthew TurnerAdam Driver stars in this so-so sci-fi thriller about an astronaut who has to fight off dinosaurs.Read More
Scream VI review: A dark, scary sequel
May 13, 2023 | David FarnorThis sixth entry in the horror franchise finds fresh fear in its expanded universe.Read More















