Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK film review: Beyond the Reach
July 31, 2015 | Josh Slater-WilliamsDirector: Jean-Baptiste Léonetti Cast: Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irvine Certificate: 12A Watch Beyond the Reach online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play
Adapted from Robb White’s novel, Deathwatch, Beyond … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Iris (2015 documentary)
July 30, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Albert Maysles Cast: Iris Apfel Certificate: 12A Watch Iris online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“It’s better to be happy than well-dressed.” So says … Read More
Interview: Damon Gameau, director of That Sugar Film
July 30, 2015 | Matthew Turner
In the week that Tesco has banned Ribena, Rubicon and Capri Sun from its shelves in an attempt to reduce the number of sugary drinks bought for children, a documentary arrives that investigates the hidden sweet stuff in our food. … Read More
VOD film review: A Prophet (Un Prophete)
July 29, 2015 | David Farnor
Unnerving and gripping, A Prophet’s ambition matches its ruthless lead.Read More
VOD film review: While We’re Young
July 28, 2015 | David Farnor
Noah Baumbach’s mature comedy of manners is a delicious satire on modern growing pains.Read More
VOD film review: Suite Francaise
July 27, 2015 | Clarisse Loughrey
A rich and loving tribute to the sublime work of its original author. Read More
VOD film review: Robot Overlords
July 25, 2015 | David Farnor
A charming family sci-fi with ambition and imagination? We, for one, welcome our new Robot Overlords.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Best of Enemies
July 24, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Robert Gordon, Morgan Neville Cast: Gore Vidal, William F. Buckley Jr. Certificate: 15 Watch Best of Enemies online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Dogwoof.tv
VOD film review: Ruth & Alex (5 Flights Up)
July 24, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Richard Loncraine Cast: Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton, Cynthia Nixon Certificate: 12A Watch Ruth & Alex online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Virgin Movies / TalkTalk / Eircom / Rakuten TV … Read More
VOD film review: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
July 22, 2015 | David Farnor
The greatest Iranian skateboarding vampire Western ever made.Read More
