Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK review: Fight Church (Raindance Film Festival)
October 15, 2014 | David FarnorDirectors: Daniel Junge, Bryan Storkel Cast: John Renken, John Duffell Watch Fight Church online in the UK: Netflix UK
Fight Church is a documentary about Christians who are also MMA fighters. If that sounds like a bizarre contradiction, it’s because … Read More
VOD film review: Godzilla (2014)
October 13, 2014 | David FarnorGareth Edwards’ modern take on the iconic kaiju is packed with awe.Read More
VOD short film review: Waving at Trains
October 13, 2014 | David FarnorShort film Waving at Trains is released through indie VOD platform We Are Colony today. We take a look at one of Pete Postlethwaite’s final performances.
People play with model trains for all sorts of reasons. Fascination with mechanics. … Read More
VOD film review: A Million Ways to Die in the West
October 11, 2014 | Philip W BaylesSeth MacFarlane’s second feature is no Blazing Saddles.Read More
VOD film review: Yes Man
October 10, 2014 | David FarnorJim Carrey is on charming form in this formulaic but funny comedy.Read More
VOD film review: Fruitvale Station
October 9, 2014 | David FarnorRyan Coogler’s naturalistic retelling of real life events is powerful viewing, fuelled by a remarkable turn by Michael B Jordan.Read More
VOD film review: A Separation
October 9, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Asghar Farhadi Cast: Leila Hatami, Peyman Moaddi Certificate: 15 Watch A Separation online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video
Back in 2012, A Separation became the first Iranian film to win the Oscar for Best … Read More
VOD film review: Mr. Peabody and Sherman
October 7, 2014 | Ian LoringThis enjoyable family animation never talks down to its audience.Read More
VOD film review: The Blind Side
October 7, 2014 | David FarnorAn excellent turn from Sandra Bullock can’t redeem this unsubtle drama based on a true story.Read More
VOD film review: Inception
October 7, 2014 | David FarnorChristopher Nolan’s intelligent, absurd blockbuster is a heist that works on every level.Read More