Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: 7 Minutes
October 14, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Jay Martin Cast: Luke Mitchell, Jason Ritter, Zane Hotlz Certificate: 15 Watch 7 Minutes online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Sony / Xbox / BT / Google Play/ Sky Store
VOD film review: The Look of Silence
October 13, 2015 | Chris BlohmDirector: Joshua Oppenheimer Certificate: 15 Watch The Look of Silence online in the UK: Sky Documentaries / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Vimeo On Demand
Read our interview with Joshua Oppenheimer here.
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VOD film review: San Andreas
October 12, 2015 | David FarnorNot even Dwayne Johnson can rescue this overblown disaster movie.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Beasts of No Nation
October 11, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Cary Fukunaga Cast: Abraham Attah, Idris Elba Watch Beasts of No Nation online in the UK: Netflix
A landmark in cinema and distribution history, Beasts of No Nation is Netflix’s first original feature – and what a revealing choice … Read More
VOD film review: Red Army
October 11, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Gabe Polsky Cast: Viacheslav Fetisov, Scotty Bowman, Mark Deakins Certificate: PG Watch Red Army online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play
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MUBI film review: Junun
October 9, 2015 | Simon KinnearPaul Thomas Anderson’s documentary capturing a collaboration between Jonny Greenwood, Israeli composer Shye Ben Tzur and Indian band Rajasthan Express is off-the-cuff, utterly relaxed filmmaking.Read More
VOD film review: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
October 8, 2015 | David FarnorThis impeccable adaptation of John le Carre’s spy thriller is an atmospheric puzzle of betrayal, distrust and decline.Read More
VOD film review: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
October 8, 2015 | David FarnorBloody, funny, poetic and tragic, Tim Burton and Sweeney Todd prove the perfect match.Read More
VOD film review: Tomorrowland: A World Beyond
October 7, 2015 | Nathanael SmithThis underrated sci-fi is an original, inventive family adventure.Read More
VOD film review: Mad Max: Fury Road
October 6, 2015 | David FarnorGeorge Miller’s jaw-dropping post-apocalyptic actioner is insanely entertaining.Read More