Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Black Christmas
December 8, 2015 | Josh Slater-Williams
Director: Bob Clark Cast: Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, Keir Dullea, John Saxon Certificate: 18 Watch Black Christmas online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Many an influential horror film can … Read More
VOD film review: The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
December 8, 2015 | David Farnor
Hugely entertaining period spy hijinks.Read More
VOD film review: Angels Sing
December 7, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Tim McCanlies Cast: Harry Connick Jr., Connie Britton, Chandler Canterbury, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson Certificate: PG Watch Angels Sing online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“On the first day of Christmas, … Read More
VOD film review: Precious
December 7, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Lee Daniels Cast: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz Certificate: 15 Watch Precious online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Life is not easy when you come from a broken … Read More
The Force Is Strong With… Star Wars: Episode IV’s nostalgic influences
December 6, 2015 | Mark Harrison
We take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.
If you move in or around geek circles, you may have heard Joseph Campbell referenced a lot when it … Read More
VOD film review: The Santa Clause
December 6, 2015 | Matthew Turner
Tim Allen’s charming lead turn means this Christmas family flick is never less than watchable.Read More
VOD film review: Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
December 6, 2015 | David Farnor
Dustin Hoffman can’t redeem this disappointing family fantasy.Read More
VOD film review: Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure
December 5, 2015 | Ian Loring
Director: John Putch Cast: Munro Chambers, Robert Picardo, Kyle Massey Certificate: U Watch Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
According to Google, the average St Bernard lives around seven … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Amar, Akbar & Tony
December 5, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Atul Malhotra Cast: Rez Kempton, Sam Vincenti, Martin Delaney Certificate: 15 Watch Amar, Akbar & Tony online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
Inspired by 1977’s Amar Akbar Anthony, Amar, … Read More
VOD film review: Magic Mike XXL
December 5, 2015 | David Farnor
This surprisingly sweet sequel is a heartfelt celebration of doing what makes you happy.Read More
