Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: Wreck-It Ralph
June 6, 2013 | David FarnorProduct placement takes precedent over video games in this disappointingly hollow animation.Read More
VOD film review: Fast Five
June 6, 2013 | David FarnorThe addition of Dwayne Johnson makes Fast Five the most entertainingly furious load of nonsense yet.Read More
VOD film review: For Ellen
June 6, 2013 | David FarnorSo Yong Kim’s drama about an estranged father and daughter is a moving tale powered by raw performances.Read More
VOD film review: Flight
June 6, 2013 | David FarnorAn excellent Denzel Washington keeps things on course in this heavy-handed drama.Read More
VOD film review: Chasing Ice
June 6, 2013 | David FarnorThis visual proof of climate change’s impact in action is devastatingly beautiful and beautifully devastating.Read More
Netflix review: Arrested Development Series 4 Episode 8
June 5, 2013 | David FarnorLindsey Bluth’s second episode of Arrested Development Season Four, Red Hairing, is a 37-minute collection of sex jokes and misunderstandings. It sees Lindsey move away from Marky Bark following a disastrous attempt at terrorism and become a fling of political … Read More
Netflix UK film review: 009 Re: Cyborg
June 4, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Kenji Kamiyama Cast: Mamoru Miyano, Hisao Egawa, Toshiko Fujita, Hiroshi Kamiya Certificate: 12 Watch 009 Re: Cyborg online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
As the old saying goes, … Read More
VOD film review: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
June 2, 2013 | David FarnorThis slight, whimsical comedy-drama stays afloat thanks to some charming performances.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Fast & Furious
June 1, 2013 | David FarnorSolid stunts and shiny vehicles make for an entertaining 10 minutes. The rest is just exhaust.Read More
Netflix / VOD film review: Blood
May 31, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Nick Murphy
Cast: Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Brian Cox, Mark Strong
Certificate: 15
Watch online: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV
One of the best things about video on-demand is the way it gives indie films a chance to reach a wider audience. This week, BBC Films releases Blood into a handful of UK cinemas. Nowhere near London? Luckily, you can still watch it on video on-demand – and it’s definitely worth it. Read More















