Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Ben-Hur (2016)
January 21, 2017 | Mike WilliamsThis unnecessary remake struggles to convince.Read More
VOD film review: Ginger Snaps (2000)
January 20, 2017 | Anton BitelThis small-town coming-of-ager regenders the werewolf myth as a hilariously icky exploration of the monstrous feminine.Read More
VOD film review: Kubo and the Two Strings
January 19, 2017 | David FarnorLaika’s latest is an enchanting story about the magic of story-telling.Read More
VOD film review: The Departed
January 19, 2017 | David FarnorMartin Scorsese’s thrilling tale of bent cops and broken men is a remake that might even be better than the original.Read More
VOD film review: Young Frankenstein
January 19, 2017 | David FarnorThis sharp, smart and silly horror spoof sees Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder at the top of their game.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Clinical
January 17, 2017 | Mike WilliamsDirector: Alistair Legrand Cast: Vinessa Shaw, Kevi Rahm, India Eisley Watch Clinical online in the UK: Netflix UK
Movies about psychiatrists and mental health somehow always end up turning into paranoia-induced confusion – and that’s just for the audience. Clinical … Read More
VOD film review: Dreamgirls
January 15, 2017 | David FarnorFrom the sumptuous visuals to the cracking cast, this adaptation of the Broadway musical is, simply, a whole lot of fun.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Wonder Woman (2009)
January 15, 2017 | Matthew TurnerThis attractively animated Wonder Woman adventure delivers an engaging origin story and carries a strong central message.Read More
VOD film review: The Young Offenders
January 13, 2017 | Matthew TurnerA smartly written, brilliantly acted and very funny comedy that’s well worth seeking out. Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Growing Up Coy
January 12, 2017 | David FarnorGrowing Up Coy humanises the headlines in a way that is not only important but also moving.Read More