Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
VOD film review: Farmageddon: A Shaun the Sheep Movie
June 21, 2020 | David FarnorAardman’s sci-fi adventure is a sweet, silly delight for the whole family.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Rick & Morty Season 4
June 18, 2020 | Mark HarrisonThis mixed bag of episodes trades in soft reboots and meta-references.
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The Rhythm Section review: A dour action thriller
June 17, 2020 | David FarnorBlake Lively is excellent in this deliberately dour action thriller.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Trial by Media
June 16, 2020 | Helen ArcherThis uneven Netflix docuseries is less an examination of injustices than a reminder that they continue to exist.Read More
Netflix UK film review: All Is True
June 15, 2020 | David FarnorAll’s mostly well that ends well in this uneven but thoughtful Shakespeare biopic.Read More
Why The Salisbury Poisonings should be your next box set
June 14, 2020 | David FarnorThis riveting retelling of the 2018 Novichok poisonings is a moving, gripping tale of bravery and resilience.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
June 14, 2020 | Mike WilliamsThis comprehensive but unpleasant documentary is a harrowing portrait of one man’s callous disregard for young women.Read More
Da 5 Bloods review: A war movie like no other
June 13, 2020 | David FarnorSpike Lee’s bold epic of racial injustice and reparation is uncompromising, urgent, thrilling and powerful cinema.Read More
The King of Staten Island review: Funny, dark, heartfelt – and too long
June 11, 2020 | Mark HarrisonPete Davidson’s semi-biographical exploration of grief is diluted by over-indulgence.Read More
Netflix UK stand-up review: Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark and Son of Patricia
June 3, 2020 | David FarnorPersonal anecdotes, politics and flawless impressions collide in Trevor Noah’s entertaining stand-up double-bill.Read More