Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Mad Max: Fury Road
October 6, 2015 | David Farnor
George Miller’s jaw-dropping post-apocalyptic actioner is insanely entertaining.Read More
VOD film review: Catch Me Daddy
October 5, 2015 | Philip W Bayles
The Wolfe brothers establish themselves as a major new talent with this stunning Yorkshire thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Convenience
October 5, 2015 | Ian Loring
A fast and funny comedy that leaves you with a smile on your face.Read More
VOD film review: By Our Selves
October 4, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Andrew Kötting Cast: Toby Jones, Andrew Kötting, Freddie Jones Watch By Our Selves online in the UK: BFI Player+ / BFI Player / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video
It’s been three years since … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Adjustment Bureau
October 4, 2015 | Mark Harrison
Damon and Blunt excel in this thoughtful and earnest genre-bender.Read More
VOD film review: Man Up
October 3, 2015 | Mark Harrison
The funniest and breeziest British rom-com in years.Read More
VOD film review: Fidelio, Alice’s Journey
October 3, 2015 | Josh Slater-Williams
Director: Lucie Borleteau Cast: Ariane Labed, Melvil Poupaud, Anders Danielsen Lie Certificate: 15 Watch Fidelio, Alice’s Journey online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Undoubtedly the … Read More
VOD film review: Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark
October 3, 2015 | David Farnor
A spooky bundle of old-school scares. Just remember to keep the lights on.Read More
VOD film review: Volver
September 29, 2015 | David Farnor
Sumptuous visuals, a low-key setting, and beautiful character work make this original take on a ghost story one of Almodóvar’s best.Read More
VOD film review: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
September 27, 2015 | Nathanael Smith
There’s an awkward moment in Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure where it slowly dawns on the viewer that they care about the Autumn revel, and are worried about the fact that there doesn’t seem to be a way to … Read More
