Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
The Man with the Golden Gun: A disappointing misfire
September 15, 2021 | Ivan Radford
Christopher Lee is wasted in this poorly thought-out adaptation of Ian Fleming’s novel.Read More
VOD film review: Shorta
September 15, 2021 | Ivan Radford
This slickly directed Danish police thriller is a gripping, timely watch.Read More
VOD film review: The Voyeurs
September 14, 2021 | Matthew Turner
A couple spy on their neighbours in this highly enjoyable erotic thriller.Read More
Live and Let Die: Horribly dated
September 13, 2021 | Ivan Radford
This horribly dated debut for Roger Moore’s Bond is a thoughtless, shallow parade of racial stereotypes.Read More
VOD film review: No Man of God
September 13, 2021 | Anton Bitel
Amber Sealey’s intelligent, complicated true crime drama interrogates Ted Bundy’s last years on death row without sensationalism or exploitation.Read More
Diamonds Are Forever: Connery’s 007 checks out
September 12, 2021 | Ivan Radford
MGM’s gamble on Sean Connery’s return doesn’t pay off in this limp, dated and dull outing.Read More
VOD film review: Sweet Thing
September 12, 2021 | Ivan Radford
This intimate coming-of-age drama is a movingly honest ode to the resilience of youth.Read More
VOD film review: Ninjababy
September 12, 2021 | Charlotte Harrison
This charming coming-of-age comedy about a young cartoonist’s unplanned pregnancy is as fearless as it is groundbreaking.Read More
VOD film review: 25th Hour
September 11, 2021 | Ivan Radford
Spike Lee’s moving tale of one man’s last 24 hours of freedom is a poetic portrait of uncertainty, regret, grief and hope.Read More
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service: George Lazenby leaves a lasting impression
September 11, 2021 | Ivan Radford
George Lazenby leaves a lasting impression in more ways than one in this quiet game-changer for 007.Read More
