Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Oblivion
August 19, 2013 | Philip W BaylesNice visuals, shame about the script.Read More
VOD film review: Ernest and Celestine
August 17, 2013 | Ivan RadfordThis universal tale of an unlikely friendship charms your socks off with its humour and heart.Read More
VOD film review: Evil Dead (2013)
August 16, 2013 | Chris BlohmAs a relentless shocker, Evil Dead delivers, but it doesn’t stick to the skin in the same way as the original.Read More
VOD film review: Spring Breakers
August 14, 2013 | Ivan RadfordHarmony Korine’s uneven satire manages to be about something – and at the same time absolutely nothing.Read More
VOD film review: Frankenweenie
August 13, 2013 | Ivan RadfordThis dark yet sweet story of one boy’s attachment to his best friend is a lovely lightning bolt of brilliance.Read More
Netflix UK film review: For A Good Time, Call…
August 13, 2013 | Andrew Jones 3Director: Jamie Travis Cast: Lauren Miller, Ari Graynor, Justin Long Certificate: 18 Watch For A Good Time, Call online in the UK: Netflix UK / iTunes / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Sky Store
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VOD film review: Stolen
August 7, 2013 | Ivan RadfordDirector: Simon West Cast: Nic Cage, Josh Lucas, Danny Huston Malin Akerman Certificate: 15 Watch Stolen online in the UK: iTunes / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
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VOD film review: The Place Beyond the Pines
August 5, 2013 | Chris BryantRyan Gosling and Bradley Cooper are excellent in this quiet, thoughtful and stunning epic of fathers and sons.Read More
VOD film review: Side Effects
August 2, 2013 | Ivan RadfordAn addictive, entertaining thriller that should come with its own warning label.Read More
VOD film review: Rust and Bone
August 2, 2013 | Ivan RadfordAn anti-Free Willy that’s nasty and depressing – but strangely, wonderfully uplifting.Read More