Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Station to Station
June 26, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Doug Aitken Certificate: 12A Watch Station to Station online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Dogwoof TV / Google Play / iTunes
There’s something magical about trains. You can fall asleep in one place and, without moving, wake … Read More
VOD film review: She’s Funny That Way
June 25, 2015 | Josh Slater-WilliamsDirector: Peter Bogdanovich Cast: Imogen Poots, Owen Wilson, Rhys Ifans, Jennifer Aniston Certificate: 12A Watch She’s Funny That Way online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
His first directorial effort … Read More
VOD film review: Blackhat
June 25, 2015 | David FarnorMichael Mann’s underrated cyber-thriller is a cool, visceral ride.Read More
VOD film review: American Heist
June 25, 2015 | Mark HarrisonAs its title suggests, this poorly plotted heist flick is dumb, dull and derivative.Read More
VOD film review: Appropriate Behaviour
June 23, 2015 | Simon KinnearDesiree Akhavan’s sharply observed comedy is a calling card for a fresh, distinctive filmmaking voice.Read More
VOD film review: Blind
June 22, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Eskil Vog Cast: Ellen Dorrit Petersen Certificate: 15 Watch Blind online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Curzon Home Cinema
Perception is everything. When Ingrid (Ellen Dorrit Petersen) loses her sight, it changes the way she sees things, … Read More
VOD film review: Fifty Shades of Grey
June 22, 2015 | Clarisse LoughreyAn admirable effort to rectify a deeply problematic source material. Read More
VOD film review: The Burning (El Ardor)
June 21, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Pablo Fendrik Cast: Gael Garcia Bernal, Alice Braga, Chico Diaz Certificate: 15 Watch The Burning online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / … Read More
VOD film review: Les Combattants
June 21, 2015 | Chris BryantDirector: Thomas Cailley Cast: Kevin Azais, Adele Haenel Certificate: 15 Watch Les Combattants online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Eircom / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV … Read More
VOD film review: The Kids Are All Right
June 21, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Lisa Cholodenko Cast: Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Josh Hutcherson, Mia Wasikowska Certificate: 15 Watch The Kids Are All Right online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / … Read More