Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK film review: Coin Heist
February 1, 2017 | David Farnor
Director: 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 Farnor
A charming vulpes vulpes the whole family can love.Read More
VOD film review: Tyrannosaur
January 30, 2017 | David Farnor
Tyrannosaur is a brutal, devastating monster that will turn you into a complete emotional Rex.Read More
VOD film review: Bridget Jones’ Baby
January 30, 2017 | Mark Harrison
Director: Sharon Maguire Cast: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey, Sarah Solemani, Emma Thompson Certificate: 15
An early soundtrack shift from All By Myself to House of Pain’s Jump Around strikes a nice chord for Bridget Jones’ Baby, a sequel … Read More
Netflix UK film review: iBoy
January 29, 2017 | David Farnor
This grounded, gritty sci-fi is a refreshingly small-scale superhero story.Read More
VOD film review: The White King
January 29, 2017 | David Farnor
This low-key dystopian drama about a dictatorship is chillingly convincing, but is too muted to make an impact.Read More
VOD film review: Don’t Breathe
January 28, 2017 | Mike Williams
Fede Alvarez’s home invasion horror is unbearably tense.Read More
VOD film review: Trainspotting
January 28, 2017 | Josh Slater-Williams
The style, impact and legacy of Danny Boyle’s definitive 90s drama remain undiminished.Read More
VOD film review: Cameraperson
January 28, 2017 | Matthew Turner
Cinematographer Kirsten Johnson turns footage from her career into a strikingly personal memoir in this original and moving documentary.Read More
VOD film review: Christine
January 27, 2017 | David Farnor
This nuanced, sensitive character study is a provocative, powerful watch that will stay with you for days.Read More
