Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: The Rescue
December 3, 2021 | David Farnor
This documentary about the 2018 Thai cave rescue is astonishingly tense.Read More
The Last Duel: A timely, brutal epic
December 3, 2021 | David Farnor
Ridley Scott’s timely historical epic is a brutal drama that packs a serious, pointed punch.Read More
VOD film review: The Kid (2019)
December 1, 2021 | David Farnor
Vincent D’Onofrio’s thoughtful Western finds new life in old myths.Read More
VOD film review: Six by Sondheim
November 30, 2021 | David Farnor
This in-depth but accessible ode to Stephen Sondheim’s work and legacy is fascinating viewing for fans and newcomers alike.Read More
VOD film review: Arsène Wenger: Invincible
November 28, 2021 | David Farnor
This thoughtful, honest and surprisingly poignant tribute to the Arsenal manager is an absorbing, introspective watch.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2018)
November 28, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Batman teams up with the Scooby gang in this very funny crossover movie.Read More
Apple TV+ film review: ‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas
November 28, 2021 | David Farnor
This darkly entertaining documentary about a festive legal dispute is a timely cautionary tale.Read More
VOD film review: The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
November 27, 2021 | David Farnor
This moving, in-depth portrait of the Bee Gees is a conventional but comprehensive watch.Read More
VOD film review: The Power of the Dog
November 26, 2021 | David Farnor
A triumphant return to feature filmmaking for Jane Campion, this is a brooding Gothic Western that simmers with slow-burn menace.Read More
VOD film review: A Boy Called Christmas
November 26, 2021 | David Farnor
This Christmas origins story is a muddled but warm-hearted adventure.Read More
