Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Vivo review: A love song to the magic of music
August 14, 2021 | David Farnor
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s charmingly earnest animation is a love song to the magic of music.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Beckett
August 13, 2021 | David Farnor
John David Washington grounds this low-key man-on-the-run thriller with a compelling grit.Read More
VOD film review: Ladyhawke
August 13, 2021 | David Farnor
Richard Donner’s old-fashioned fantasy romance is an enjoyably earnest affair.Read More
CODA review: A feel-good treat
August 13, 2021 | Matthew Turner
A gifted singer is torn between pursuing her passion and disappointing her deaf family in this delightful remake of French hit La Famille Bélier.Read More
VOD film review: Minamata
August 13, 2021 | David Farnor
This engagingly earnest drama about the Minamata mercury poisoning disaster is best when focused away from its male lead.Read More
VOD film review: The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
August 12, 2021 | David Farnor
Reynolds and Jackson’s chemistry can’t elevate this bloated, underwhelming action comedy sequel.Read More
VOD film review: The Fever (A Febre)
August 8, 2021 | Bianca Garner
This slow-burn exploration of identity is a timely, thought-provoking drama powered by a foreboding atmosphere.Read More
VOD film review: Guns Akimbo
August 6, 2021 | David Farnor
This unpleasant thriller loses any satire in loud spectacle.Read More
VOD film review: Beasts Clawing at Straws
August 6, 2021 | Daniel Broadley
Kim Yong-hoon’s assured feature debut rewards patience with a satisfying, entertaining and violent escapade.Read More
The 90s On Netflix: Free Willy (1993)
August 6, 2021 | Mark Harrison
This unabashedly sentimental family film ends on a high – but only after a very long run-up.Read More
