Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK film review: Snow White and the Huntsman
July 3, 2014 | David Farnor
An entertaining cast and impressive visuals can’t redeem this uneven, derivative fantasy epic.Read More
VOD film review: Up in the Air
July 2, 2014 | Selina Pearson
Reitman follows Juno with another snappy script that snipes at the selfishness of corporate America.Read More
VOD film review: The Five-Year Engagement
July 2, 2014 | David Farnor
Emily Blunt and Alison Brie shine in this funny, sweet and engaging rom-com.Read More
VOD film review: The Grand Budapest Hotel
July 1, 2014 | David Farnor
Ralph Fiennes is wonderful in Wes Anderson’s hilarious clockwork dainty that ticks along with a polite smile.Read More
VOD film review: Moonrise Kingdom
June 30, 2014 | David Farnor
Hilariously daft, amiably warm, gorgeously colourful and generally all-round awwww.
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VOD film review: Her
June 29, 2014 | David Farnor
A deep and moving dissection of the machinery that makes humans tick.Read More
VOD film review: Babel
June 27, 2014 | Simon Kinnear
Alejandro González Iñárritu’s completion of his Death Trilogy is a compelling state-of-the-world address.Read More
VOD film review: The National: Mistaken for Strangers
June 27, 2014 | Chris Blohm
Director: Tom Berninger Cast: Tom Berninger, Matt Berninger Certificate: 15 Watch Mistaken for Strangers online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV
In a different time, in a different place, Mistaken for Strangers may … Read More
VOD film review: The Amazing Spider-Man
June 26, 2014 | David Farnor
A charismatic turn from Andrew Garfield gives this new version of Spider-Man heart as well as heroics.Read More
VOD film review: Non-Stop
June 26, 2014 | David Farnor
Liam Neeson on a plane? Jaume Collet-Serra fuels this improbable thriller with enough suspense for a fun ride.Read More
