Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Intelligent and timely
March 17, 2014 | Chris Bryant
This fiery sequel is an intelligent, timely spectacle.Read More
VOD film review: The Counselor (in the style of Cormac McCarthy)
March 16, 2014 | David Farnor
This star-studded crime drama is less a film and more a string of excerpts from Cormac McCarthy novels. Read More
VOD film review: Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life
March 15, 2014 | James Butlin
The Meaning of Life provides everything that a Monty Python outing should and more. Read More
VOD film review: The Veronica Mars Movie
March 14, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Rob Thomas Cast: Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring Certificate: 15 Watch the Veronica Mars Movie online: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play / Xbox Video / Playstation Store / Rakuten TV
We have never seen Veronica Mars. … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Ender’s Game
March 14, 2014 | Laura Humphreys
Inconsistent and carelessly adapted, this stilted sci-fi is infinitely forgettable.Read More
VOD film review: Philomena
March 12, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Stephen Frears Cast: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan Certificate: 12 Watch Philomena online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“I never saw that coming in a million years!” cries Philomena … Read More
VOD film review: In Fear
March 11, 2014 | David Farnor
A gripping British horror not afraid to be original.Read More
VOD film review: Winnie The Pooh (2011)
March 10, 2014 | Simon Kinnear
This old-fashioned Winnie the Pooh animation is a refreshingly quaint treat.Read More
VOD film review: Horrible Bosses
March 9, 2014 | David Farnor
With a game cast and an appealing premise, it’s hard not to enjoy this amusingly chaotic comedy.Read More
Netflix UK film review: 30 Minutes or Less
March 7, 2014 | Andrew JonesDirector: Ruben Fleischer Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Brett Gelman, Danny McBride, Michael Peña, Aziz Ansari Certificate: 15 Watch 30 Minutes or Less online: Netflix UK
After Zombieland was a hit, director Ruben Fleischer and star Jesse Eisenberg made a second goofy … Read More
