Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
12 Days of Netflix: Power Rangers Christmas specials
December 13, 2015 | Josh Slater-Williams
We unwrap a different Christmas film from Netflix’s dubious seasonal selection every day. For 12 days. It’s the 12 Days of Netflix.
Christmas specials of television shows can vary wildly in terms of creative expenditure, depending on the genre and … Read More
“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
