Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
VOD film review: Shutter Island
May 25, 2013 | David Farnor
Martin Scorsese’s entertaining B-movie is so steeped in gothic horror cliches it almost steps right off the cliff.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Youth in Revolt
May 25, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Miguel Arteta Cast: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, Steve Buscemi, Zach Galifianakis Certificate: 15 Watch Youth in Revolt online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
“I want to wrap … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards (Season 1)
May 25, 2013 | Laura Humphreys
In The West Wing, Martin Sheen’s idealised presidency was born out of liberal frustration as lame duck Bill Clinton gave way to the Bush administration. Democrats were able to escape their worst nightmare come true in Aaron Sorkin’s world of … Read More
Netflix UK film review: American Gangster
May 1, 2013 | David Farnor
Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington shine in Ridley Scott’s uneven but entertaining crime epic.Read More
VOD film review: Attack the Block
April 26, 2013 | David Farnor
Jodie Whittaker and John Boyega are fantastic in Joe Cornish’s small-scale sci-fi gem.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Mamma Mia!
March 16, 2013 | David Farnor
This star-studded Abba musical doesn’t have the self-aware humour needed to truly sing.Read More
VOD film review: State of Play
November 10, 2009 | David Farnor
This feature film based on the BBC series is still packed with gripping political thrills.Read More
The International: A slick, smart thriller
October 5, 2009 | David Farnor
Exciting, timely and efficient, this smart thriller about bankers gone bad is the perfect antidote to the recession.Read More
