Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
BFI Player film review: Identifying Features
May 5, 2021 | Daniel Broadley
Fernanda Valadez’s accomplished feature debut is a quietly shocking picture of Mexico’s migrant and missing persons crises.
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VOD film review: Wild Mountain Thyme
May 4, 2021 | David Farnor
A talented cast can’t overcome twee stereotypes in this bizarrely artificial romantic drama.Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Tail Sting (2001)
May 3, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Giant scorpions attack the passengers and crew of a plane in this cheap and cheerful creature feature.Read More
VOD film review: An American Pickle
May 3, 2021 | Mark Harrison
The two Seth Rogens are the highlight of this whimsical generation-gap comedy.Read More
VOD film review: Threshold (2020)
May 3, 2021 | Anton Bitel
This charming no-budget cult movie takes a fragile sibling bond for a funny, freaky test drive.Read More
VOD film review: Beast Beast
May 2, 2021 | Matthew Turner
The lives of three social media-obsessed teenagers intersect in this indie coming-of-age drama with a powerful message.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Justice League: Throne of Atlantis (2015)
May 2, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Aquaman’s origin story is retold in this animated Justice League adventure based on DC’s New 52 relaunch.Read More
VOD film review: The Artist’s Wife
May 2, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Lena Olin and Bruce Dern deliver impressive performances in this overly familiar dementia drama.Read More
VOD film review: The Virtuoso
May 2, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Anson Mount, Abbie Cornish and Anthony Hopkins star in this underwhelming hitman thriller.Read More
Nomadland review: Poignant and uplifting
May 1, 2021 | David Farnor
Chloé Zhao’s study of a woman embarking on a nomadic life is a beautiful, poignant and uplifting tale of resilience and kindness.Read More
