Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK film review: Dorian Gray
March 18, 2017 | Stephanie Christodoulou
This patchy take on a classic proves that the road to eternal youth is never smooth, rarely pretty, and often leads to disappointment. Read More
VOD film review: The Olive Tree
March 17, 2017 | Matthew Turner
Spanish star Anna Castillo impresses in this moving and politically charged family road movie.Read More
VOD film review: The Salesman
March 17, 2017 | Simon Kinnear
A moral fable disguised as a thriller, Farhadi’s The Salesman is brilliant, bold cinema.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Body Melt (1993)
March 17, 2017 | Anton Bitel
Philip Brophy’s outrageous, uproarious body horror comedy returns Aussie suburbia to the primal ooze.Read More
VOD film review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
March 15, 2017 | David Farnor
Epic, ambitious and sparking with imagination, Fantastic Beasts is a spellbinding reminder of the magic of movies.Read More
VOD film review: The Men Who Stare at Goats
March 15, 2017 | David Farnor
Completely barmy, but mostly in a good way – you’ll scratch your head until it falls off from laughing. Read More
VOD film review: Krisha
March 14, 2017 | Laurence Boyce
Krisha’s dark portrayal of human failings and brilliant performances make for a striking debut from Trey Edward Shults.Read More
VOD film review: Doctor Strange
March 13, 2017 | David Farnor
A mind-melting marvel of a blockbuster.Read More
VOD film review: The Fits
March 13, 2017 | Matthew Turner
This impressively directed coming-of-ager is an arresting debut for director Anna Rose Holmer and star Royalty Hightower.Read More
