Christmas movies
VOD film review: A Boy Called Christmas
November 26, 2021 | David Farnor
This Christmas origins story is a muddled but warm-hearted adventure.Read More
Netflix UK review: Robin Robin
November 24, 2021 | David Farnor
Aardman’s short, sweet Christmas tale of belonging is a fuzzy, warm family treat.Read More
Love Actually: The ultimate movie Advent calendar
November 16, 2021 | David Farnor
It’s been more than a decade since Love Actually first introduced us to Rowan Atkinson’s gift-wrapping, Hugh Grant’s dad dancing and Andrew Lincoln’s doorstepping of Keira Knightley. In that time, Richard Curtis’ rom-com anthology, which borders on self-parody with its … Read More
VOD film review: Home Sweet Home Alone
November 12, 2021 | David Farnor
This uneven Home Alone sequel doesn’t leave you thirsty for more.Read More
VOD film review: Krampus (2015)
December 19, 2020 | David Farnor
This sweet, cynical. scary horror-comedy is a dark festive delight.Read More
VOD film review: Godmothered
December 12, 2020 | David Farnor
This amusing but uneven deconstruction of fairytale expectations will leave you entertained but not enchanted.Read More
VOD film review: Happiest Season
November 28, 2020 | David Farnor
Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis lead a delightful ensemble cast in this feel-good Christmas comedy about acceptance.Read More
VOD film review: A Bad Moms Christmas
December 22, 2019 | Ian Loring
There is some fun to be had in this festive sequel, which sacrifices originality for cheap and dirty humour.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Let It Snow
December 8, 2019 | David Farnor
An earnest cast and sincere script make Netflix’s festive teen flick a surprisingly charming affair.Read More
Klaus review: A modern Christmas classic
November 15, 2019 | David Farnor
Netflix’s gorgeously old-fashioned animation is simple and sweet enough to charm the stockings off the humbuggiest of viewers.Read More
