Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
“Insult to intelligence”: Netflix’s The Ridiculous 6 reviewed
December 13, 2015 | David Farnor
Adam Sandler’s new film, The Ridiculous 6, has been released on Netflix worldwide. It’s “lazy, cliched, poorly written and unfunny”, according to one review. Not by a critic, we should add, but a Netflix user.
In the mainstream press, which … Read More
VOD film review: Ice and the Sky
December 12, 2015 | David Farnor
A staggering, provocative climate change documentary.Read More
VOD film review: The Fitzgerald Family Christmas
December 12, 2015 | Matthew Turner
Director: Edward Burns Cast: Edward Burns, Connie Britton, Noah Emmerich, Michael McGlone, Kerry Bishé, Heather Burns, Certificate: G
We unwrap a different Christmas film from Netflix’s dubious seasonal selection every day. For 12 days. It’s the 12 Days of Netflix.
VOD film review: The Forbidden Room
December 11, 2015 | Helen Archer
Guy Maddin’s experimental dreamscape is a thoroughly immersive experience.Read More
VOD film review: Shelter
December 11, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Paul Bettany Cast: Anthony Mackie, Jennifer Connelly Certificate: 18 Watch Shelter online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Sky Store / Google Play
“For the people who live … Read More
VOD film review: Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas
December 11, 2015 | David Farnor
This festive adaptation of the Mandie novels is uninvolving and unmemorable.Read More
VOD film review: Christmas Wedding Baby
December 10, 2015 | Nathanael Smith
Director: Kiara Jones Cast: Lisa Arrindell Anderson, Ellease Aponte, Bernie Ask, Micah Austin Certificate: TBC
We unwrap a different Christmas film from Netflix’s dubious seasonal selection every day. For 12 days. It’s the 12 Days of Netflix.
The title alone … Read More
VOD film review: Aloha
December 10, 2015 | Nathanael Smith
Cameron Crowe’s dud of tonal awkwardness is a hopelessly lost mess.Read More
The Force is strong with… Star Wars: Episode V’s cinematography
December 9, 2015 | Martyn Conterio
We 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 Harrison
A tacky take-down of Christmas commercialism.Read More
