Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
Netflix UK film review: Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
November 29, 2018 | David Farnor
Andy Serkis’ impressive but uneven adaptation of The Jungle Book struggles to find its own identity amid the darkness.Read More
Netflix UK film review: First Reformed
November 25, 2018 | David Farnor
Ethan Hawke is remarkable in Paul Schrader’s blistering, challenging study of doubt, guilt, despair and purpose.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Derren Brown: Sacrifice
November 24, 2018 | David Farnor
Derren Brown is at its most political in this thoughtful, hopefully exploration of human compassion.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Skyscraper
November 22, 2018 | David Farnor
Dwayne Johnson tries to save this nonsensical blockbuster from its own towering ridiculousness.Read More
VOD film review: The Christmas Chronicles
November 20, 2018 | David Farnor
Kurt Russell is your new favourite Santa in Netflix’s funny, surprising and charming Christmas adventure.Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: The Kominsky Method
November 16, 2018 | David Farnor
Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin are great in an otherwise unremarkable comedy.Read More
Why you should be watching Narcos: Mexico
November 16, 2018 | David Farnor
Diego Luna and Michael Peña are riveting in this stylish, gripping reboot of Netflix’s crime drama.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Holiday Calendar
November 14, 2018 | David Farnor
The Holiday Calendar is a cute but forgettable rom-com that needs a touch more festive magic.Read More
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs: A delightful mixtape of mini-masterpieces
November 10, 2018 | David Farnor
This delightful Western anthology is a finely tuned mixtape of mini-masterpieces.Read More
The Sinner Season 2: Grippingly complex crime thrills
November 9, 2018 | David Farnor
Compelling, complex and starring Carrie Coon, The Sinner’s second season cements the why-dunnit as one of the best crime series around.Read More
