Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
Netflix UK film review: All Is True
June 15, 2020 | David Farnor
All’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 Farnor
This 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 Williams
This 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 Farnor
Spike 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 Harrison
Pete 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 Farnor
Personal anecdotes, politics and flawless impressions collide in Trevor Noah’s entertaining stand-up double-bill.Read More
VOD film review: The Addams Family (2019)
June 2, 2020 | David Farnor
This well-cast animated update of The Addams Family is neither mysterious or spooky.Read More
Parasite review: A thrilling tale of class division
June 1, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Bong Joon-ho’s thrilling tale of families divided by class is impeccably mounted, deftly switching from one genre to another.Read More
VOD film review: The High Note
May 31, 2020 | David Farnor
A winning cast and strong soundtrack give this music industry comedy an enjoyably upbeat groove.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Space Force
May 29, 2020 | David Farnor
Steve Carell and Greg Daniels’ space sitcom suffers from a slow take-off.Read More
