Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Swung
December 14, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Colin Kennedy Cast: Owen McDonnell, Elena Anaya Certificate: 18 Watch Swung online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
No sex, please, we’re British. That’s the kind of attitude … Read More
VOD film review: Grazing the Sky
December 13, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Horacio Alcalá Cast: Marie-Lee Guilbert, Philippe Belanger, Jonathan Moss Certificate: Watch Grazing the Sky online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / iTunes
“Until 20 years ago, circus was open only to those who were … Read More
12 Days of Netflix: Power Rangers Christmas specials
December 13, 2015 | Josh Slater-WilliamsWe unwrap a different Christmas film from Netflix’s dubious seasonal selection every day. For 12 days. It’s the 12 Days of Netflix.
Christmas specials of television shows can vary wildly in terms of creative expenditure, depending on the genre and … Read More
“Insult to intelligence”: Netflix’s The Ridiculous 6 reviewed
December 13, 2015 | David FarnorAdam Sandler’s new film, The Ridiculous 6, has been released on Netflix worldwide. It’s “lazy, cliched, poorly written and unfunny”, according to one review. Not by a critic, we should add, but a Netflix user.
In the mainstream press, which … Read More
VOD film review: Ice and the Sky
December 12, 2015 | David FarnorA staggering, provocative climate change documentary.Read More
VOD film review: The Fitzgerald Family Christmas
December 12, 2015 | Matthew TurnerDirector: Edward Burns Cast: Edward Burns, Connie Britton, Noah Emmerich, Michael McGlone, Kerry Bishé, Heather Burns, Certificate: G
We unwrap a different Christmas film from Netflix’s dubious seasonal selection every day. For 12 days. It’s the 12 Days of Netflix.
VOD film review: The Forbidden Room
December 11, 2015 | Helen ArcherGuy Maddin’s experimental dreamscape is a thoroughly immersive experience.Read More
VOD film review: Shelter
December 11, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Paul Bettany Cast: Anthony Mackie, Jennifer Connelly Certificate: 18 Watch Shelter online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Sky Store / Google Play
“For the people who live … Read More
VOD film review: Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas
December 11, 2015 | David FarnorThis festive adaptation of the Mandie novels is uninvolving and unmemorable.Read More
VOD film review: Christmas Wedding Baby
December 10, 2015 | Nathanael SmithDirector: Kiara Jones Cast: Lisa Arrindell Anderson, Ellease Aponte, Bernie Ask, Micah Austin Certificate: TBC
We unwrap a different Christmas film from Netflix’s dubious seasonal selection every day. For 12 days. It’s the 12 Days of Netflix.
The title alone … Read More