Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: The Reason I Jump
September 6, 2021 | David Farnor
This portrait of people with nonverbal autism is a profound, immersive and compassionate documentary.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Rising Phoenix
September 5, 2021 | David Farnor
This cinematic documentary about the Paralympic Games is a stirring celebration of equality and the power of changing perceptions.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman vs Robin (2015)
September 5, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Batman tries to stop The Court of Owls from getting their claws into Robin in this animated adventure based on the New 52 continuity.Read More
VOD film review: Hero (2002)
September 4, 2021 | David Farnor
Zhang Yimou’s thoughtful, stunningly composed martial arts piece is a beautiful, beguiling puzzle-box.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Worth
September 4, 2021 | David Farnor
Michael Keaton and Stanley Tucci deliver moving performances in this poignant meditation on the value of human life.Read More
VOD film review: Cinderella (2021)
September 4, 2021 | David Farnor
This modern, musical remix of the classic fairytale struggles to hit the high notes.Read More
VOD film review: Wildfire
September 3, 2021 | Cathy Brennan
Cathy Brady’s well-acted directorial debut explores past trauma on the Irish border.Read More
VOD film review: Demonic
September 2, 2021 | David Farnor
Neill Blomkamp’s low-budget horror doesn’t manage to capitalise on its intriguing premise.Read More
VOD film review: Constantine (2005)
September 2, 2021 | David Farnor
Keanu Reeves delivers a distinctive, dark turn in this bold, underrated comic book adaptation.Read More
VOD film review: Sound of Violence
September 1, 2021 | Matthew Turner
A woman discovers that the sounds of killing trigger synaesthesia in this poorly written horror.Read More
