Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
You’re Cordially Invited review: A heartfelt, funny wedding comedy
February 2, 2025 | David Farnor
Will Ferrell and Geraldine Viswanathan are laugh-out-loud funny in this familiar but heartfelt wedding comedy.Read More
The Apprentice: A chilling origins story
February 2, 2025 | David Farnor
Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong are brilliantly committed in this chilling origins story of Donald Trump.Read More
Gladiator II: Entertaining, ridiculous blockbusting
January 19, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Paul Mescal is a brooding force to be reckoned with in Ridley Scott’s entertaining, ridiculous Roman blockbuster.Read More
Love Lies Bleeding: Sweaty, gripping pulp fiction
January 18, 2025 | David Farnor
Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian are a striking pair in Rose Glass’ sweaty, gripping dose of pulp fiction.Read More
The Last Stop in Yuma County: A smart, tense western
January 17, 2025 | Anton Bitel
Francis Galluppi’s smart, tense and stylish 70s Western shows America running on gas, gelt and the gun.Read More
Dahomey: Playful and profound
January 13, 2025 | Ivan Radford
This playful, profound hybrid documentary is a fascinating and thoughtful exploration of art and repatriation.Read More
The Substance: Demi Moore is sensational
January 6, 2025 | David Farnor
Demi Moore is sensational in this darkly satirical body horror about ageing, beauty and self-acceptance.Read More
Wicked: A soaring spectacle
January 5, 2025 | Ivan Radford
Packed with spectacle and heart, this bombastic adaptation of the hit stage musical is a soaring success.Read More
Conclave: A flawless, thought-provoking thriller
December 30, 2024 | VOD News
This cinematic, pulpy romp about the election of a new Pope is a flawless, riveting, thought-provoking thriller.Read More
Red One review: A box-ticking Christmas blockbuster
December 26, 2024 | David Farnor
Some good ideas and a charming cast are wasted in this box-ticking festive blockbuster.Read More
