Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: X-Men 2: United (X2)
May 20, 2014 | David FarnorThis character-driven blockbuster is a thrilling, thoughtful sequel that marks X-Men out from the pack.Read More
VOD film review: X-Men (2000)
May 19, 2014 | David FarnorThe X-Men franchise gets off to a strong start with this surprisingly low-key blockbuster.Read More
VOD film review: Paper Heart
May 18, 2014 | David FarnorUnique and unusual, Paper Heart is a heartwarming whirlwind of feelings, film-making and mini cardboard people. Read More
VOD film review: Cupcakes
May 17, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Eytan Fox Cast: Efrat Dor, Dana Ivgy, Keren Berger Certificate: 12 Watch Cupcakes online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Eircom / Virgin Media / EE
Nothing in the world is quite like Eurovision. Silly … Read More
Amazon Prime Instant Video film review: Black Beauty
May 16, 2014 | Laura HumphreysDirector: Caroline Thompson Cast: Sean Bean, Alan Cumming, David Thewlis, Andrew Knott Certificate: U Watch Black Beauty online in the UK: Amazon Prime Instant Video
Adapted from Anna Sewell’s 1877 eponymous novel, Black Beauty was always going to be a … Read More
VOD film review: Touchy Feely
May 15, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Lynn Shelton Cast: Rosemarie DeWitt, Scoot McNairy, Elliot Page, Josh Pais Watch Touchy Feely online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / iTunes
When is masseuse not a masseuse? When they can’t stand touching people. It’s the kind of story … Read More
VOD film review: The Social Network
May 14, 2014 | David FarnorDavid Fincher’s take on the founding of Facebook is a gripping drama of petty politics.Read More
VOD film review: American Hustle
May 14, 2014 | David FarnorA fun cast and colourful characters make this con artist comedy a fun romp.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Stitches
May 14, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Conor McMahon Cast: Ross Noble, Tommy Knight, Gemma-Leagh Devereux Certificate: 15 Watch Stitches online in the UK: Netflix UK
Clowns have always been creepy, but they’re everywhere these days, from Crispin Glover’s weird song to Psychoville’s one-handed Mr Jelly. … Read More
VOD film review: In Security
May 12, 2014 | David FarnorDirectors: Adam Beamer, Evan Beamer Cast: Michael Gladis, Ethan Embry, Ving Rhames, Vinnie Jones, Cary Elwes Certificate: 15 Watch In Security online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“They’re all … Read More