Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: A Million Ways to Die in the West
October 11, 2014 | Philip W BaylesSeth MacFarlane’s second feature is no Blazing Saddles.Read More
VOD film review: Yes Man
October 10, 2014 | Ivan RadfordJim Carrey is on charming form in this formulaic but funny comedy.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Fruitvale Station
October 9, 2014 | Ivan RadfordRyan Coogler’s naturalistic retelling of real life events is powerful viewing, fuelled by a remarkable turn by Michael B. Jordan.Read More
VOD film review: A Separation
October 9, 2014 | Ivan RadfordDirector: Asghar Farhadi Cast: Leila Hatami, Peyman Moaddi Certificate: 15 Watch A Separation online in the UK: iTunes / Amazon Instant Video
Back in 2012, A Separation became the first Iranian film to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language … Read More
VOD film review: Mr. Peabody and Sherman
October 7, 2014 | Ian Loring 7Director: Rob Minkoff Cast: Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Patrick Warburton, Ariel Winter Certificate: PG Watch Mr. Peabody and Sherman online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW TV / TalkTalk TV / iTunes / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
VOD film review: The Blind Side
October 7, 2014 | Ivan RadfordAn excellent turn from Sandra Bullock can’t redeem this unsubtle drama based on a true story.Read More
VOD film review: Inception
October 7, 2014 | Ivan RadfordChristopher Nolan’s intelligent, absurd blockbuster is a heist that works on every level.Read More
VOD film review: Crazy Heart
October 6, 2014 | Ivan RadfordWith a stellar soundtrack and sincere cast, Crazy Heart is a gentle and moving piece.Read More
VOD film review: Broken Embraces
October 6, 2014 | Ivan RadfordPenélope Cruz is excellent in Pedro Almodóvar’s slow-burning, sensual drama of memories and lost love.Read More
VOD film review: Oculus
October 6, 2014 | Ivan RadfordDirector: Mike Flanagan Cast: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff, Rory Cochrane Certificate: 15 Watch Oculus online in the UK: Amazon Prime / TalkTalk TV / iTunes / Rakuten TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Oculus is a … Read More