Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Warrior
June 22, 2013 | Chris Bryant
This hard-hitting MMA drama starring Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton packs a real punch.Read More
VOD film review: To the Wonder
June 17, 2013 | David Farnor
At times, it borders on self-parody – but if you’re going to watch a filmmaker parody himself, make sure it’s Terrence Malick.Read More
VOD film review: The Hunter
June 16, 2013 | Chris Bryant
Willem Dafoe delivers a striking turn as a lone mercenary in this subtle, sharp thriller.Read More
VOD film review: NO
June 14, 2013 | Chris Bryant
A brave, simple, likeable show of excellence from lead, writer and director.Read More
VOD film review: The Expendables 2
June 12, 2013 | David Farnor
A newfound sense of humour makes this sequel highly entertaining – and some of time, that’s intentional.Read More
VOD film review: Lincoln
June 9, 2013 | David Farnor
Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones, Sally Field Certificate: 12 Watch Lincoln online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
When it comes to Steven Spielberg, his produce … Read More
Zero Dark Thirty: Gripping and grounded cinema
June 9, 2013 | David Farnor
Kathryn Bigelow’s tense retelling of the hunt for Bin Laden is a gripping, grounded and grim piece of cinema.Read More
VOD film review: The Cabin in the Woods
June 8, 2013 | Chris Bryant
Drew Goddard’s satire of the horror genre is an entertaining blitz of horror and laughs.Read More
Amazon Prime film review: Coco Before Chanel
June 8, 2013 | David Farnor
Audrey Tautou oozes class in this uneven but captivating biopic.Read More
VOD film review: Wreck-It Ralph
June 6, 2013 | David Farnor
Product placement takes precedent over video games in this disappointingly hollow animation.Read More
