Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
BAFTA VOD film review: Listen to Me Marlon
February 13, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Stevan Riley Certificate: 12 Watch Listen to Me Marlon online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play
In the run-up to the 2016 BAFTA awards, we look … Read More
Review: Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal (Funny Or Die)
February 13, 2016 | Mark HarrisonDirector: Jeremy Konner (or Donald J. Trump) Cast: Johnny Depp, Patton Oswalt, Alfred Molina, Michaela Watkins and Ron Howard
“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall! I can build you a much nicer one…”
Johnny Depp has really made every effort … Read More
VOD film review: A Syrian Love Story
February 11, 2016 | Helen ArcherA powerful documentary that confirms with clarity that the scars of war are profound and immeasurable.Read More
VOD film review: The American Dreamer
February 11, 2016 | Ian LoringDirector: Laurence Schiller, L.M. Kit Carson Cast: Dennis Hopper, L.M Kit Carson, Lois Ursone Certificate: 15 Watch American Dreamer online in the UK: Not currently available on VOD
Dennis Hopper was one of the last of a dying breed. In … Read More
VOD film review: The Survivalist
February 10, 2016 | Matthew TurnerAn engaging, suspenseful and visually striking thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Pan
February 9, 2016 | Nathanael SmithThis underrated take on Peter Pan is an old-fashioned, rip-roaring adventure.Read More
VOD film review: The Lobster
February 8, 2016 | David FarnorThis hilariously spiky satire of society’s attitude towards relationships is a darkly comic gem.Read More
VOD film review: Bill
February 6, 2016 | Mark HarrisonDaft and delightful, Bill is Monty Python for kids.Read More
VOD film review: Rams
February 5, 2016 | Paul GreenwoodFamily tensions, dark humour and magnificent knitwear collide in this measured but gripping farming drama.Read More
VOD film review: Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
February 4, 2016 | David FarnorThe Maze Runner loses its momentum in this underwhelming sequel.Read More