Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Dear Mr. Watterson (or, Stephan Pastis and the hunt for Bigfoot)
June 8, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Joel Allen Schroeder Cast: Berkeley Breathed, Seth Green Watch Dear Mr. Watterson online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“Bill Watterson is the Bigfoot of cartooning.”
That’s Stephan Pastis, who draws Pearls … Read More
VOD film review: 21 Jump Street
June 7, 2014 | David FarnorThis hilarious remake is far from lazy and full of inspired, silly ideas.Read More
VOD film review: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
June 7, 2014 | David FarnorChris Pine brings charisma to this enjoyably old-school spy thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Benny & Jolene
June 6, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Jamie Adams Cast: Craig Roberts, Charlotte Ritchie, Rosamund Hanson, Dolly Wells Certificate: 15 Watch Benny & Jolene online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Eircom / Virgin Media / EE / … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Men in Black 3
June 5, 2014 | Mark HarrisonDirector: Barry Sonnenfeld Cast: Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Jemaine Clement Certificate: 12 Watch Men in Black 3 online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
VOD film review: Dallas Buyers Club
June 5, 2014 | Simon KinnearMatthew McConaughey is remarkable in this powerful, moving true life drama.Read More
VOD film review: Out of the Furnace
June 4, 2014 | RubyChristian Bale delivers a knockout performance in Scott Cooper’s intense drama.Read More
VOD film review: Heli
June 3, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Amat Escalante Cast: Armando Espitia, Andrea Vergara, Juan Eduardo Palacios Certificate: 18 Watch Heli online in the UK: BFI Player / Curzon Home Cinema / iTunes
Heli was released day and date in UK cinemas towards the end of … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Young Victoria
June 3, 2014 | David FarnorEmily Blunt is majestic in this winning royal drama.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Revolutionary Road
June 3, 2014 | David FarnorKate and Leo deliver powerful performances in Sam Mendes’ moving domestic drama.Read More