Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK film review: Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World
October 12, 2016 | David FarnorBizarre, surprising, hilarious, full of insight and vaguely disturbing, Werner Herzog and the Internet are a match made in cyber-heavenRead More
LFF 2016 reviews: Arrival, La La Land, The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki
October 10, 2016 | David FarnorFrom Netflix’s Black Mirror and Amazon’s originals to MUBI’s Cannes acquisitions and Dogwoof’s live-streaming premiere of Werner Herzog’s Lo and Behold, the 2016 London Film Festival is embracing VOD like never before. We head to Leicester Square to check out … Read More
LFF 2016 reviews: Manchester by the Sea, Moonlight, A United Kingdom, A Monster Calls
October 8, 2016 | David FarnorFrom Netflix’s Black Mirror and Amazon’s originals to MUBI’s Cannes acquisitions and Dogwoof’s live-streaming premiere of Werner Herzog’s Lo and Behold, the 2016 London Film Festival has embraced VOD like never before. We head to Leicester Square to check out … Read More
VOD film review: The Greasy Strangler
October 8, 2016 | Matthew TurnerA delightfully deranged black comedy that’s as disgusting as it is hilarious. Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Siege of Jadotville
October 7, 2016 | David FarnorNetflix’s explosive war film sheds light on unknown history with a frustrating and thrilling simplicity.Read More
VOD film review: Under The Shadow
October 7, 2016 | Simon KinnearBalancing frights and powerful themes, Babak Anvari’s sensational debut is an instant classic.Read More
Netflix UK film review: 13th
October 7, 2016 | Matthew TurnerThis is a superbly made and vital documentary that demands to be seen.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Hoax
October 7, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Lasse Hallström Cast: Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, Hope Davis, Stanley Tucci Certificate: 15 Watch The Hoax online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
There’s something about … Read More
Raindance 2016 reviews: Don’t Knock Twice, Incarnation, Noma: Forgiving Apartheid
October 5, 2016 | David FarnorThe 2016 Raindance Film Festival takes place in London from Wednesday 21st September to Sunday 2nd October, showcasing web series, VR shorts and indie films from around the world. We take a look at some of the movies screening, from … Read More
VOD film review: Love & Friendship
October 1, 2016 | David FarnorThis utterly delightful comedy is Jane Austen like you’ve never seen her before.Read More