Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Finding Vivian Maier
February 17, 2015 | Matthew TurnerPart detective story and part portrait of an artist, this documentary about the now-celebrated photographer is a fascinating watch.Read More
VOD film review: The Babadook
February 16, 2015 | Simon KinnearJennifer Kent’s storybook horror brings a devastating sadness to the genre’s scares.Read More
VOD film review: A Perfect Man
February 15, 2015 | David FarnorLiev Schreiber takes the lead in this frustratingly uneven romantic drama.Read More
VOD film review: Palo Alto
February 15, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Gia Coppola Cast: James Franco, Emma Roberts Certificate: 15 Watch Palo Alto online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play
Palo Alto is a film based … Read More
VOD film review: Coherence
February 13, 2015 | Neil AlcockImagine Friends… if Central Perk were an inter-dimensional portal to existential terror.Read More
VOD film review: Two Night Stand
February 13, 2015 | Matthew TurnerA mixed bag that suffers from an uneven tone but is saved by the chemistry between its leads.Read More
BBC iPlayer review: Bitter Lake (Adam Curtis)
February 12, 2015 | David FarnorIf you’ve ever wondered why the world today is so messed up, or why the news doesn’t include random clips from Carry On Up the Khyber, then Bitter Lake is for you.
Adam Curtis’ documentary first aired in a small, … Read More
VOD film review: Maps to the Stars
February 11, 2015 | David FarnorDavid Cronenberg’s scathingly twisted Hollywood take-down is a creepily convincing family affair.Read More
Short film review: The Karman Line
February 9, 2015 | David FarnorFresh from its BAFTA nomination for Best Short Film, The Karman Line is available to watch online from today on We Are Colony and iTunes.
Illness can pull a family apart. In Sarah’s case, that actually happens, when she contracts … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Black Sails Season 2 Episode 2 ( X )
February 7, 2015 | David FarnorDoes it take fear or respect to command a crew? Episode 2 of Black Sails Season 2 is an interesting exploration of power and politics. The show’s sheer cast size has always attempted to present the seafaring jostle for superiority … Read More