Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Kumiko: The Treasure Hunter
July 5, 2015 | David FarnorRinko Kikuchi is fantastic in this poignant, thoughtful tale of a woman searching for the truth behind Fargo’s fictional lost treasure.Read More
VOD film review: It Follows
July 3, 2015 | David FarnorDoes for pedestrians what Jaws did for sharks.Read More
VOD film review: All American High Revisited
July 3, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Keva Rosenfeld Cast: Riikkamari Rauhala Certificate: 15 Watch All American High Revisited online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play
“We’re all going to wake up tomorrow and ask ‘now what?’” says one … Read More
VOD film review: Liberal Arts
July 3, 2015 | David FarnorJosh Radnor’s second feature as a director is a likeable comedy about nostalgia and ageing.Read More
VOD film review: 2 Jacks
July 2, 2015 | David FarnorDanny and Jack Huston shine in this quietly prescient portrait of society old and new.Read More
VOD film review: Focus
July 1, 2015 | David FarnorWill Smith and Margot Robbie dial up the charisma in this fun, slick heist flick.Read More
VOD film review: Cake
June 30, 2015 | Chris BryantDirector: Daniel Barnz Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Sam Worthington, Adriana Barraza Certificate: 15 Watch Cake online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play
Cake is a … Read More
VOD film review: Love Is Strange
June 28, 2015 | David FarnorIra Sachs’ heart-warming portrait of one couple’s unrelenting bond is a beautiful ode to love and commitment.Read More
VOD film review: Beyond The Lights
June 27, 2015 | Simon KinnearA deeply likeable crowd-pleaser with one of the best performances by a British actress in recent years.Read More
Netflix UK film review: What Happened, Miss Simone?
June 26, 2015 | Philip W BaylesDirector: Liz Garbus Cast: Nina Simone Watch What Happened, Miss Simone? online in the UK: Netflix
It’s very telling that while the trailer for Liz Garbus’ new documentary What Happened, Miss Simone? uses her most iconic song – Feelin’ Good … Read More