Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
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
VOD film review: The Divergent Series: Insurgent
August 5, 2015 | Mark HarrisonDirector: Robert Schwentke Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Teller, Kate Winslet Certificate: 12 Watch Insurgent online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Wisely new-to-the-franchise screenwriters Brian Duffield, Akiva Goldsman … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Pusher (2012)
August 3, 2015 | David FarnorThis gritty, visceral remake of Nicolas Winding Refn’s drug-dealing flick is thrilling in its own right.Read More
VOD film review: Sixteen
August 3, 2015 | Mark HarrisonDirector: Rob Brown Cast: Roger Jean Nsegiyumva, Rachael Stirling, Rosie Day, Deon Williams and Sam Spruell Certificate: 15 Watch Sixteen online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / … Read More
Netflix UK film review: William Shatner Presents: Chaos on the Bridge
August 3, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: William Shatner Cast: Maurice Hurley, John Pike Certificate: 15 Watch Chaos on the Bridge online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
Williams Shatner’s other Star Trek documentary, The Captains, … Read More
VOD film review: Sex and the City 2
August 1, 2015 | Jo BromilowThis shallow sequel is nothing more than a two-hour gimmick.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Grandmaster
August 1, 2015 | Nathanael SmithDespite some invigorating fight sequences, Wong Kar Wai’s Ip Man film is sluggish, compromised and unfocussed.Read More