Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Past Lives review: A profound masterpiece
January 7, 2024 | Ivan RadfordCeline Song’s heartachingly delicate meditation on love, life and identity is a profound masterpiece.Read More
Oppenheimer: A towering achievement
January 1, 2024 | David FarnorChristopher Nolan’s daunting, harrowing epic about the Manhattan Project is a towering achievement.Read More
How to Blow Up a Pipeline: A gripping, timely thriller
January 1, 2024 | David FarnorThis efficient, relentless and urgent eco-thriller is the timeliest film of 2023.Read More
Theater Camp: One of the funniest films of 2023
January 1, 2024 | Ivan RadfordMolly Gordon and Nick Lieberman’s heartfelt ode to theatre, self-expression and belonging is one of the funniest films of 2023.Read More
VOD film review: Silent Night (2023)
December 31, 2023 | David FarnorJoel Kinnaman is on a quest for revenge in John Woo’s entertaining festive action thriller.Read More
Barbie review: An entertaining, empowering delight
December 31, 2023 | Ivan RadfordGreta Gerwig’s hysterical, heartfelt blockbuster is an entertaining, empowering delight.Read More
VOD film review: The Fabelmans
December 31, 2023 | Ivan RadfordSteven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical love letter to movies is a moving, gorgeous, nostalgic dream.Read More
VOD film review: Tarrac
December 29, 2023 | Matthew TurnerKelly Gough leads this engaging Irish-language sports drama about an all-female rowing team.
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VOD film review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever
December 28, 2023 | David FarnorThis short and sweet Christmas animation is a fun and heartfelt family treat.Read More
VOD film review: The Christmas Break (2023)
December 28, 2023 | David FarnorA charismatic Justin Long anchors this quaint but charming Christmas comedy.Read More