Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
Netflix UK film review: Manglehorn
August 7, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: David Gordon Green Cast: Al Pacino Certificate: 15 Watch Manglehorn online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“When I eat beets, they … Read More
First look Netflix TV review: Project Mc²
August 6, 2015 | David Farnor“It’s true. Women do run the world,” quips the boss of NOV8, a female spy organisation, in Netflix’s new live-action series, Project Mc². She’s intelligent. She’s successful. She’s cool. So far, so empowering.
It’s an admirable quality to have in … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Pusher (2012)
August 3, 2015 | David FarnorThis gritty, visceral remake of Nicolas Winding Refn’s drug-dealing flick is thrilling in its own right.Read More
Netflix UK film review: William Shatner Presents: Chaos on the Bridge
August 3, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: William Shatner Cast: Maurice Hurley, John Pike Certificate: 15 Watch Chaos on the Bridge online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
Williams Shatner’s other Star Trek documentary, The Captains, … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Grandmaster
August 1, 2015 | Nathanael SmithDespite some invigorating fight sequences, Wong Kar Wai’s Ip Man film is sluggish, compromised and unfocussed.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Beyond the Reach
July 31, 2015 | Josh Slater-WilliamsDirector: Jean-Baptiste Léonetti Cast: Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irvine Certificate: 12A Watch Beyond the Reach online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play
Adapted from Robb White’s novel, Deathwatch, Beyond … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Iris (2015 documentary)
July 30, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Albert Maysles Cast: Iris Apfel Certificate: 12A Watch Iris online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“It’s better to be happy than well-dressed.” So says … Read More
First look Netflix review: Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
July 28, 2015 | Clarisse LoughreyNever heard of Wet Hot American Summer? Read our beginner’s guide to the definitive cult movie.
Religion. Politics. Wet Hot American Summer. Lines along the sand; the death knells of friendships, love affairs, and family ties. And the forging of … Read More
VOD film review: Robot Overlords
July 25, 2015 | David FarnorA charming family sci-fi with ambition and imagination? We, for one, welcome our new Robot Overlords.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Best of Enemies
July 24, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Robert Gordon, Morgan Neville Cast: Gore Vidal, William F. Buckley Jr. Certificate: 15 Watch Best of Enemies online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Dogwoof.tv