Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
Netflix UK film review: Thanks for Sharing
January 27, 2014 | Andrew JonesA fun cast and frothy humour makes this sweet series of interwoven tales an enjoyably light piece of romantic comedy.Read More
Netflix film review: The Secret in Their Eyes
January 26, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Juan Jose Campanella Cast: Ricardo Darin, Pablo Rago, Guillermo Francella, Soledad Villami, Javier Godino Certificate: 18 Watch online: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / iTunes
Every weekend during the 2014 awards season, we look back at past award winners … Read More
Netflix film review: Mitt (A Netflix documentary)
January 25, 2014 | Chris BlohmDirector: Greg Whiteley Cast: Mitt Romney Watch Mitt online: Netflix UK
Mitt Romney is a loser. Despite enormous wealth (his personal assets are said to be worth anywhere between $190 – $250 million) and tremendous influence accrued over 40 years … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The League (Season 5)
January 21, 2014 | Andrew JonesThe League is framed around an eight-person NFL Fantasy Football League, but while that would almost seem impenetrable for the average UK viewer, the craft of good comedy is about making everyone laugh, even those confused over the more technical … Read More
VOD film review: Rush
January 20, 2014 | David FarnorRon Howard’s streamlined story of Formula 1 rivalry delivers a thrilling rush of adrenaline.Read More
Netflix film review: Chopper
January 18, 2014 | Chris BryantDirector: Andrew Dominik Cast: Eric Bana Certificate: 18 Watch online: Netflix UK
“I’m just a normal bloody bloke. Who likes a bit of torture.”
Mark Brandon “Chopper” Read was a potentially fascinating Australian criminal turned best-selling author. Catching the eye … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Riddick
January 16, 2014 | David FarnorVin Diesel and David Twohy reunite for a satisfying slice of B-movie action, but lose what made their antihero worth cheering.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Bait
January 15, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Kimble Rendall Cast: Chris Betts, Richard Brancatisano Certificate: 15 Watch Bait online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
Just when you thought it was safe to … Read More
VOD film review: The Great Beauty
January 15, 2014 | David FarnorPaolo Sorrentino’s beautiful satire is a swooning, scathing portrait of a city you can fall in love with, again and again.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Sherlock Season 3 Episode 3 (His Last Vow)
January 13, 2014 | David FarnorWarning: This review contains mild spoilers.
“The problems of your past are your business. The problems of your future are my privilege.”
It’s hard to know exactly how you would react to the news that the woman you’ve just married … Read More