Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Selma
June 18, 2015 | David FarnorDavid Oyelowo is unrecognisable in Ava DuVernay’s stirring, powerful biopic of Martin Luther King, Jr.Read More
VOD film review: Happy-Go-Lucky
June 18, 2015 | David FarnorHeartwarming, funny and bursting with kindness. Sally Hawkins shines in Mike Leigh’s character-driven delight.Read More
VOD film review: Kingsman: The Secret Service
June 17, 2015 | David FarnorMatthew Vaughn’s violent, light-hearted answer to 007 is undone by its own macho humour.Read More
VOD film review: Jupiter Ascending
June 15, 2015 | David FarnorThe Wachowskis’ eye-popping fantasy adventure is, for its flaws, a great hover boots movie.Read More
VOD film review: Despicable Me
June 14, 2015 | David FarnorSteve Carell and a bunch of slapstick sidekicks bring real charm to these villainous comedy.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Queen and Country
June 14, 2015 | Matthew TurnerDirector: John Boorman Cast: Callum Turner, Caleb Landry Jones, David Thewlis, Richard E Grant, Sinead Cusack Certificate: 15 Watch Queen and Country online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Curzon Home Cinema … Read More
VOD film review: The Dead Lands
June 13, 2015 | Ian LoringDirector: Toa Fraser Cast: James Rolleston, Lawrence Makoare, Te Kohe Tuhaka Certificate: 18 Watch The Dead Lands online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play
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VOD film review: Insidious
June 13, 2015 | David FarnorInsidious will make you howl with laughter as much as fear. Either way, it’s a hoot. Read More
Netflix UK film review: Trash
June 12, 2015 | David FarnorAn entertaining, energetic ride.Read More
VOD film review: The Wizard Of Oz
June 11, 2015 | Simon KinnearThis timeless family fantasy musical bursts with genuine wonder and adventure.Read More