Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
Grandma review: Funny and surprisingly feel-good
April 5, 2016 | David Farnor
Director: Paul Weitz Cast: Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, Marcia Gay Harden Certificate: 15
“Where can you get a reasonably priced abortion in this town?” That’s the kind of grandmotherly advice you can expect from Elle (Lily Tomlin). 76 years of … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 2, Episode 7
April 4, 2016 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers.
Let’s talk editing. It’s one of the most underrated parts of a TV show’s production, but if you ever want proof of why it shouldn’t be overlooked, watch this episode of Better Call Saul.
AMC’s … Read More
In defence of Twilight
April 4, 2016 | David Farnor
This intense teen romance rings with earnest chemistry and classic horror – also, baseball.Read More
NFK TV review: VeggieTales in the House
April 3, 2016 | Nathanael Smith
Netflix for Kids, VODzilla.co’s Geneva Conventions-defying monthly column, where an adult with no children works his way through the kids’ catalogue on Netflix UK. With Easter just passed, we turn our eye to television, as we check out the Christian … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Maigret Sets a Trap
April 3, 2016 | David Farnor
Rowan Atkinson’s Maigret tries too hard to sell its French-ness in this uneven Paris-set crime drama.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Looper
March 31, 2016 | David Farnor
Director: Rian Johnson Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt Certificate: 15 Watch Looper online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
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VOD film review: Carol
March 28, 2016 | David Farnor
Gorgeous and heartbreaking, Carol is an elegant portrait of desire and restraint.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 2, Episode 6
March 23, 2016 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers.
“We were just supposed to scare you.” “Well, try harder next time.”
As Better Call Saul grows into its own, increasingly distinctive beast, the show’s relationship to Breaking Bad throws up questions that loom larger and … Read More
Netflix UK TV binge review: House of Cards Season 4, Episodes 10, 11, 12
March 22, 2016 | Chris Bryant
Catch up with our House of Cards Season 4 viewing notes here.
“Don’t worry, you’re safe here. No monsters in the White House.”
House of Cards’ power-hungry President may be waging a successful war against Republican candidate Will Conway, but … Read More
VOD film review: Black Mass
March 22, 2016 | David Farnor
Scott Cooper’s well-acted crime drama is a flawed saga with impressive heft.Read More
