Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Everest
January 23, 2016 | Martyn Conterio
A terrific reminder of a mountaineering disaster and foolishness in the face of nature’s indifference.Read More
VOD film review: Lost in Karastan
January 23, 2016 | David Farnor
This uneven but likeable film reveals Matthew Macfadyen as the straight man British comedy never knew it had.Read More
VOD film review: Frost/Nixon
January 21, 2016 | David Farnor
This thrilling close-up of a presidency being derailed makes for sublime cinema.Read More
VOD film review: Straight Outta Compton
January 19, 2016 | Josh Slater-Williams
The solid elements just about the outweigh the stodgy ones in this entertaining N.W.A. biopic.Read More
VOD film review: Breakdown
January 18, 2016 | Matthew Turner
Director: Jonnie Malachi Stars: Craig Fairbrass, James Cosmo, Oliva Grant, Mem Ferda Certificate: 15 Watch Breakdown online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Written and directed by Jonnie … Read More
VOD film review: Camp X-Ray
January 17, 2016 | David Farnor
Director: Peter Sattler Cast: Kristen Stewart Certificate: 15 Watch Camp X-Ray online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Kristen Stewart is the most underrated actress working in cinema today. The … Read More
BBC iPlayer review: The Rack Pack
January 17, 2016 | David Farnor
Snooker. It’s not the most exciting sport in the world – well, if you’re not a fan of watching people knocking tiny balls around a table with a stick. But ask Barry Hearn (Kevin Bishop) back in the 1980s and … Read More
VOD film review: Partisan
January 16, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Ariel Kleiman Cast: Vincent Cassel, Jeremy Chabriel Certificate: 15 Watch Partisan online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play
Last year, Netflix entered the feature … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Dragon Blade
January 15, 2016 | Ian Loring
Director: Daniel Lee Cast: Jackie Chan, John Cusack, Adrien Brody Certificate: 15 Watch Dragon Blade online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalKTalk TV Store / Rakuten TV / Google Play
It … Read More
VOD film review: Dreamgirls
January 13, 2016 | David Farnor
This star-studded adaptation of the stage musical is infectious, stylish fun.Read More
