Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
VOD film review: Gemini Man
March 1, 2020 | David Farnor
Even two Will Smiths can’t hold together this ambitious but muddled blockbuster.Read More
The Disaster Artist: Hayao Miyazaki and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
March 1, 2020 | Chris Blohm
With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is the … Read More
Adulthood and imagination: The secret to Spirited Away’s success
March 1, 2020 | Neil Alcock
With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our review archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
With a CV containing just 11 features as … Read More
The Sound of Studio Ghibli: Joe Hisaishi and Princess Mononoke
March 1, 2020 | David Farnor
With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.
When you think of Studio Ghibli, you immediately picture Hayao … Read More
Why you should catch up with Intelligence
February 28, 2020 | David Farnor
Nick Mohammed and David Schwimmer are a promising double-act in this likeable spy comedy.Read More
Netflix UK film review: All the Bright Places
February 28, 2020 | Luke Channell
This emotionally unengaging teen drama fails to engage meaningfully with its subject matter.Read More
Portrait of a Lady on Fire review: Beautiful, bold and sensual
February 28, 2020 | Katie Smith-Wong
Céline Sciamma’s most accomplished film to date is beautiful, bold and sensual.Read More
Time Travel Thursday: Iceman: The Time Traveller (2018)
February 27, 2020 | Matthew Turner
A Ming Dynasty guard uses a time machine to save his village in this poorly made Donnie Yen action sequel.Read More
The Stranger review: Netflix’s twisting thriller doesn’t live up to the hype
February 27, 2020 | Mike Williams
This review is spoiler-free.
Another day, another Netflix series. Only this time we remain firmly on British shores rather than abscond to the US. The Stranger is a quintessentially British drama that promises a lot in its tense, slickly cut … Read More
Altered Carbon Season 2 review: An uneven sci-fi sequel
February 27, 2020 | Ned Newberry
An excellent performance by Anthony Mackie can’t redeem a disappointing second season for Netflix’s visually impressive sci-fi.Read More
