Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Liberal Arts
July 3, 2015 | David Farnor
Josh 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 Farnor
Danny and Jack Huston shine in this quietly prescient portrait of society old and new.Read More
VOD film review: Focus
July 1, 2015 | David Farnor
Will Smith and Margot Robbie dial up the charisma in this fun, slick heist flick.Read More
VOD film review: Cake
June 30, 2015 | Chris Bryant
Director: 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 Farnor
Ira 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 Kinnear
A 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 Bayles
Director: 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
VOD film review: Station to Station
June 26, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: 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-Williams
Director: 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 Farnor
Michael Mann’s underrated cyber-thriller is a cool, visceral ride.Read More
