Christmas movies
Netflix UK film review: Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
December 29, 2021 | Ivan Radford
Steampunk Dickens. Magical Victorian musical. Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium but good. However you describe Jingle Jangle, Netflix’s Christmas movie is an idea that’s bursting with winning imagination. That it’s also a Black-led movie in a genre that’s historically been so … Read More
Netflix UK film review: A Castle for Christmas
December 27, 2021 | Ivan Radford
Wild Mountain Thyme meets We Bought a Zoo in this unconvincing festive rom-com.Read More
VOD film review: Tokyo Godfathers
December 24, 2021 | Ian Loring
Satoshi Kon’s Christmas-set animation perfectly captures the bitter and sweet of the season.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Love Hard
December 24, 2021 | Ivan Radford
A charming cast and smart script make this Catfishing Christmas comedy an enjoyable watch.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star
December 24, 2021 | Ivan Radford
Vanessa Hudgens is having a ball in this unexpected, entertaining holiday heist.Read More
VOD film review: The Humans
December 24, 2021 | Matthew Turner
Stephen Karam’s superbly acted, profoundly moving Thanksgiving drama is more chilling than any recent horror movie.Read More
VOD film review: A Christmas No 1
December 23, 2021 | Ivan Radford
This unconventional Christmas mixtape of conflicting plots is an uneven but undeniably sweet number.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Single All the Way
December 23, 2021 | Ivan Radford
A charming cast make this familiar but groundbreaking rom-com a warm, entertaining treat.Read More
VOD film review: Last Train to Christmas
December 20, 2021 | Ivan Radford
Michael Sheen brings first-class gloss to this familiar time-hopping festive drama.Read More
VOD film review: Spencer
December 20, 2021 | Cathy Brennan
Kristen Stewart delivers an honest performance as Diana Spencer in Pablo Larraín‘s moving, atmospheric drama.Read More
