Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Mr. Right
December 4, 2016 | Chris BryantA less-than-deadly rom-com armed only with a talented cast.Read More
VOD film review: The Unknown Girl
December 2, 2016 | Josh Slater-WilliamsThis Dardennes departure from form is still a solid drama with a strong performance by Adèle Haenel.Read More
VOD film review: Chi-Raq
December 1, 2016 | David FarnorWitty, funny and powerful, Spike Lee’s rallying cry to disarm demands to be seen.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Mercy
November 29, 2016 | RubyDirector: Chris Sparling Cast: James Wolk, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Tom Lipinski, Constance Barron Certificate: 15 Watch Mercy online in the UK: Netflix
A Netflix Original film is the new Straight to DVD movie. Some are lagging behind the Netflix Original television … Read More
VOD film review: Finding Dory
November 28, 2016 | Victoria CuratoloDirectors: Andrew Stanton, Angus MacLane Cast: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks Certificate: PG Watch Finding Dory online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Virgin Movies / TalkTalk Player … Read More
VOD film review: Ghostbusters (2016)
November 27, 2016 | David FarnorThis hugely entertaining reboot is so busy doing its own thing that it’s impossible not to enjoy.Read More
VOD film review: The BFG (2016)
November 26, 2016 | David FarnorA galumphing warm hug of a film, The BFG completely captures the wide-eyed wonder of childhood.Read More
VOD film review: The Revenant
November 26, 2016 | David FarnorAn escalating feat of jaw-dropping survival. For better and for worse, The Revenant is the greatest video game movie ever made.Read More
VOD film review: The Wailing
November 25, 2016 | Josh Slater-WilliamsFuriously weird and unsettlingly unpredictable, this South Korean horror is a wail of a time.Read More
VOD film review: The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years
November 23, 2016 | Matthew TurnerRon Howard’s affectionate and skilfully edited Beatles doc is a treat for fans and newcomers alike.Read More