Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Haywire
December 21, 2015 | David Farnor
Gina Carano proves herself a formidable action star in Steven Soderbergh’s stylish, brutal thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Mistress America
December 20, 2015 | David Farnor
Greta Gerwig and Lola Kirke shine in Noah Baumbach’s dizzyingly witty comedy.Read More
VOD film review: The Squid and the Whale
December 19, 2015 | David Farnor
Noah Baumbach’s painful portrait of a family going through a divorce is a masterclass in awkward hilarity. Read More
VOD film review: Sparks and Embers
December 18, 2015 | David Farnor
A likeable cast and festive backdrop can’t redeem this lacklustre romantic comedy.Read More
VOD film review: Trishna
December 17, 2015 | Selina Pearson
Director: Michael Winterbottom Cast: Freida Pinto, Riz Ahmed, Roshan Seth Watch Trishna online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
Michael Winterbottom combines his wanderlust and his Thomas Hardy obsession by transposing Tess of the … Read More
VOD film review: A Royal Christmas
December 16, 2015 | David Farnor
The snow starts falling. The log fire starts burning. The music starts to play. And a voice begins to sing: “If snowflakes were wishes…” Wait, what? If you’ve never heard a Christmas standard that starts with those words, that’s because … Read More
The Force is strong with… Star Wars: Episode VI’s Ewoks
December 15, 2015 | David Farnor
We take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.
“Yub nub!” That’s the sound of the most hated characters in the Star Wars universe. No, not Jar-Jar Binks: … Read More
VOD film review: Sherlock Holmes (2009)
December 15, 2015 | David Farnor
Guy Ritchie’s jaunty take on Sherlock Holmes is fun for the 21st century.Read More
VOD film review: On Angel Wings
December 15, 2015 | Nathanael Smith
Director: Dave Unwin Cast: Dominic Cooper, Michael Gambon, Juliet Stevenson Certificate: U Watch On Angel Wings online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video
We unwrap a different Christmas film from Netflix’s dubious seasonal selection every day. … Read More
VOD film review: Noel (2004)
December 14, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Chazz Palminteri Cast: Susan Sarandom, Penelope Cruz, Paul Walker, Alan Arkin Certificate: N/A Watch Noel online in the UK: STARZPLAY / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video
What do Susan Sarandon, Penelope Cruz, Paul Walker and Alan Arkin … Read More
