Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
Netflix UK film review: Bridge of Spies
March 29, 2016 | David Farnor
Spielberg’s underplayed war flick boils down to a riveting, thrillingly simple two-hander. Read More
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
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2: A serious, satisfying conclusion
March 21, 2016 | David Farnor
Mockingjay Part 2 has all the emotion of the ending and none of the anti-climax.Read More
VOD film review: Steve Jobs
March 18, 2016 | David Farnor
Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle team up for this gripping portrait of a man and a machine that shaped the 21st century.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 2, Episode 5
March 15, 2016 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers.
“I’ll put Frances on that.” Those five words sound harmless, until you’ve seen Episode 5 of Better Call Saul Season 2. The Breaking Bad spin-off has more than established by now its slow pace, which prioritises … Read More
Netflix UK TV binge review: House of Cards Season 4, Episodes 7, 8 and 9
March 15, 2016 | Chris Bryant
“A First Lady as the Vice President? That’s ludicrous.”
Frank’s barely concealed lie to Tom Yates perfectly frames these three episodes. With the President out of hospital and back on the campaign trail, House of Card Season 4 shifts its … Read More
VOD film review: Emelie
March 14, 2016 | Matthew Turner
This supremely suspenseful babysitter-from-hell horror marks out Sarah Bolger as a talent to watch.Read More
