Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Chaplin on VOD: Moving on to bigger things (1920s)
August 15, 2015 | Simon KinnearAs Charlie Chaplin makes his UK VOD debut, we look at the director’s pioneering work during the 1920s.
It’s easy to forget that, when Charlie Chaplin made The Kid in 1921, he was already a veteran – the star and … Read More
VOD film review: Theeb
August 15, 2015 | Matthew TurnerDirector: Naji Abu Nowar Cast: Jacir Eid, Hassan Mutlag, Hussein Salameh, Marji Audeh, Jack Fox Certificate: 15 Watch Theeb online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / … Read More
VOD film review: Glassland
August 14, 2015 | David FarnorJack Reynor and Toni Collette are superb in this heartbreaking drama.Read More
VOD film review: Everly
August 13, 2015 | Matthew TurnerDespite a strong turn from Salma Hayek, a nasty tone means Everly isn’t a very enjoyable watch.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Tyke Elephant Outlaw
August 12, 2015 | David FarnorDirectors: Susan Lambert, Stefan Moore Watch Tyke Elephant Outlaw online in the UK: Neflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Dogwoof TV
In 1973, a baby elephant was taken from the wild and … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Democrats
August 12, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Camilla Nielsson Cast: Douglas Mwonzora, Paul Mangwana Watch Democrats online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Apple TV (iTunes) / Dogwoof TV
“The game of politics is pretending,” says Paul Mangwana in … Read More
VOD film review: A Second Chance
August 10, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Susanne Bier Cast: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Ulrich Thomsen, Maria Bonnevie Certificate: 15 Watch A Second Chance online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Eircom / … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Manglehorn
August 7, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: David Gordon Green Cast: Al Pacino Certificate: 15 Watch Manglehorn online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“When I eat beets, they … Read More
VOD film review: Good Kill
August 6, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Andrew Niccol Cast: Ethan Hawke, Bruce Greenwood Certificate: 15 Watch Good Kill online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“Make no mistake,” Lieutenant Colonel Johns (Greenwood) tells his new … Read More
VOD film review: Duplicity
August 5, 2015 | David FarnorA fun frolic through the corridors of cosmetic subterfuge, Duplicity is a whimsical and entertaining odd couple caper. Read More