Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: If I Close My Eyes, I’m Not Here
September 20, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Vittorio Moroni Cast: Elena Arvigo, Giorgio Colangeli, Vladimir Doda Watch If I Close My Eyes, I’m Not online in the UK: FilmDoo
“If you want to know something, you first must know why you want to know it.” That’s … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Keith Richards: Under the Influence
September 19, 2015 | Matthew Turner
Director: Morgan Neville Cast: Keith Richards, Steve Jordan, Tom Waits, Buddy Guy, Waddy Wachtel Watch Keith Richards: Under the Influence online in the UK: Netflix UK
Director Morgan Neville has an excellent track record when it comes to music documentaries. … Read More
VOD film review: Tangerines
September 18, 2015 | Matthew Turner
An accessible and thought-provoking anti-war drama that packs a powerful emotional punch. Read More
VOD film review: Paul
September 16, 2015 | David Farnor
Despite a game cast, this disappointing sci-fi comedy is no Galaxy Quest.Read More
VOD film review: Spooks: The Greater Good
September 16, 2015 | David Farnor
This big-screen outing for the BBC spy series isn’t afraid to keep things refreshingly low-key.Read More
VOD film review: The New Girlfriend
September 14, 2015 | David Farnor
Romain Duris is superb in Francois Ozon’s witty, stylish exploration of gender and identity.Read More
VOD film review: Pasolini
September 13, 2015 | Ian Loring
Director: Abel Ferrara Cast: Willem Dafoe, Riccardo Scarmacio, Ninetto Davioli Certificate: 18 Watch Pasolini online in the UK: BFI Player+ / BFI Player / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Pier Paolo Pasolini is a name … Read More
VOD film review: Greenberg
September 13, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Noah Baumbach Cast: Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig Certificate: 15 Watch Greenberg online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Years after The Squid and the Whale, a terrifically sad tale … Read More
VOD film review: Spare Change (2015)
September 12, 2015 | Ruby
Directors: Arturo Guzman, Jonathan Talbert Cast: Lissa Lauria, Elyse Levesque, Curt Mega, Jim O’Heir Watch Spare Change online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
Millennial Jane (Lissa Lauria) doesn’t take life too seriously. Her neurotic boss has … Read More
VOD film review: Faults
September 11, 2015 | Ian Loring
Leland Orser shines in a deserving lead role in this darkly comic drama.Read More
