Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Theo and Hugo
September 25, 2016 | Matthew Turner
Directors: Olivier Ducastel, Jacques Martineau Cast: Geoffrey Couët, François Nambot Certificate: 18 Watch Theo and Hugo online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Originally titled Paris 5: 59, or … Read More
Raindance reviews round-up: Gozo, Sick of It All
September 24, 2016 | David Farnor
The 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: Gangsters, Gamblers and Geezers
September 24, 2016 | David Farnor
The gangster comedy farce is a disappointing misfire.Read More
VOD film review: April and the Extraordinary World
September 24, 2016 | Matthew Turner
This beautiful French steampunk adventure is a must-see for animation fans of all ages. Read More
VOD film review: 31
September 24, 2016 | Ian Loring
Rob Zombie’s visceral horror is a disappointing, generic ride.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Little Men
September 23, 2016 | Matthew Turner
Director: Ira Sachs Cast: Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Ehle, Paulina García, Michael Barbieri Certificate: PG Watch Little Men online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten … Read More
VOD film review: Imperium
September 23, 2016 | Chris Bryant
Daniel Radcliffe delivers an intense performance in this subtle, brooding study of hate.Read More
VOD film review: Keep the Lights On
September 23, 2016 | David Farnor
Director: Ira Sachs Cast: Thure Lindhardt, Zachary Booth Certificate: 18 Watch Keep the Lights On online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
When a film starts in a dimly lit … Read More
VOD film review: Green Room
September 21, 2016 | David Farnor
The only thing more shocking than how gory Green Room is? How efficient it is at being gory. This is a visceral, bone-snappingly raw horror.Read More
VOD film review: Baden Baden
September 21, 2016 | Victoria Curatolo
Director: Rachel Lang Cast: Salomé Rihard, Claude Gensac, Swann Arlaud Certificate: 15 Watch Baden Baden online in the UK: MUBI UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent)
French-Belgium filmmaker Rachel Lang presents her directorial debut with this unconventional … Read More
