Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
The Force is strong with… Star Wars: Episode V’s cinematography
December 9, 2015 | Martyn ConterioWe take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.
It’s commonly accepted, as a near fact of reality, that The Empire Strikes Back is the best Star Wars … Read More
VOD film review: Jingle All the Way
December 9, 2015 | Mark HarrisonA tacky take-down of Christmas commercialism.Read More
VOD film review: Black Christmas
December 8, 2015 | Josh Slater-WilliamsDirector: Bob Clark Cast: Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, Keir Dullea, John Saxon Certificate: 18 Watch Black Christmas online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Many an influential horror film can … Read More
VOD film review: The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
December 8, 2015 | David FarnorHugely entertaining period spy hijinks.Read More
VOD film review: Angels Sing
December 7, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Tim McCanlies Cast: Harry Connick Jr., Connie Britton, Chandler Canterbury, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson Certificate: PG Watch Angels Sing online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“On the first day of Christmas, … Read More
VOD film review: Precious
December 7, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Lee Daniels Cast: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz Certificate: 15 Watch Precious online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Life is not easy when you come from a broken … Read More
The Force Is Strong With… Star Wars: Episode IV’s nostalgic influences
December 6, 2015 | Mark HarrisonWe take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.
If you move in or around geek circles, you may have heard Joseph Campbell referenced a lot when it … Read More
VOD film review: The Santa Clause
December 6, 2015 | Matthew TurnerTim Allen’s charming lead turn means this Christmas family flick is never less than watchable.Read More
VOD film review: Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
December 6, 2015 | David FarnorDustin Hoffman can’t redeem this disappointing family fantasy.Read More
VOD film review: Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure
December 5, 2015 | Ian LoringDirector: John Putch Cast: Munro Chambers, Robert Picardo, Kyle Massey Certificate: U Watch Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
According to Google, the average St Bernard lives around seven … Read More