Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Shudder UK film review: Blind Sun
February 9, 2017 | Anton BitelJoyce A. Nashawati’s heatstruck dystopia is an elegantly shot, elliptical slow burn that leaves its allegorical enigmas unanswered.Read More
UK review: Revolting Rhymes (Roald Dahl)
February 8, 2017 | David FarnorDahl’s rhymes are still revolting – and thankfully,
suitable for viewing by the whole family.Read More
Reviewed: The 2017 BAFTA short film nominees
February 5, 2017 | David FarnorWith the BAFTA awards now just a week away, everyone’s racing to catch up on the big award contenders (see our guide to which nominees are available on VOD in the UK here) but the ones that people often forget? … Read More
Netflix UK film review: War on Everyone
February 4, 2017 | David FarnorDespite its strong double-act, John Michael McDonagh’s crime caper is a disappointing misfire.Read More
Neflix UK film review: Imperial Dreams
February 4, 2017 | David FarnorJohn Boyega is magnificent in this drama that manages to be both gritty and uplifting.Read More
VOD film review: The Burning (1981)
February 3, 2017 | Anton BitelThis derivative slasher launched many a filmmaking career.Read More
Groundhog Day: A film that gets better every time you watch it
February 2, 2017 | David FarnorThis masterful comedy gets better every time you watch it.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Coin Heist
February 1, 2017 | David FarnorDirector: Emily Hagins Cast: Sasha Pieterse, Alexis G. Zall, Alex Saxon, Jay Walker Watch Coin Heist online in the UK: Netflix UK
“How did you know that would work?” “I didn’t, but I’ve seen a lot of heist movies.” That’s … Read More
VOD film review: Fantastic Mr Fox
February 1, 2017 | David FarnorA charming vulpes vulpes the whole family can love.Read More
VOD film review: Tyrannosaur
January 30, 2017 | David FarnorTyrannosaur is a brutal, devastating monster that will turn you into a complete emotional Rex.Read More