Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Straight to VOD: Material film review (iTunes)
May 2, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Craig Freimond Cast: Riaad Moosa, Carishma Basday Watch Material online in the UK: iTunes
Lots of stand-up comedians seem to make movies these days. What’s up with that?
Full of observations about life, comedians love to take the … Read More
VOD film review: Drag Me to Hell
May 2, 2014 | David FarnorScary, funny, and absolutely terrifying, Drag me to Hell is a great modern horror.Read More
VOD film review: In Bloom (Birds Eye View Film Festival)
May 2, 2014 | David FarnorDirectors: Simon Gross, Nana Ekvtimishvili Cast: Lika Babluani, Mariam Bokeria Watch In Bloom online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema
Coming-of-age stories are nothing new. After all, growing up is a universal thing. In the UK last year, indie dramas … Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: Rabbit Hole
May 1, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: John Cameron Mitchell Cast: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Miles Teller Certificate: 15 Watch Rabbit Hole online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Grief. A source of inspiration for all … Read More
Mean Girls: How the web made fetch happen
April 30, 2014 | David FarnorToday marks the 10 year anniversary of everyone’s favourite high school movie: Mean Girls. Of course, any fan will already be aware of that. Why? Because The Internet.
Tina Fey’s comedy has been the popular girl in the teen flick … Read More
VOD film review: Big Bad Wolves
April 29, 2014 | David FarnorThis provocative, gripping and darkly funny thriller blows and blows until your nerves fall down.Read More
VOD film review: All Is Lost
April 28, 2014 | David FarnorUnfolding in near silence, this powerful study of powerhouse resilience is a moving, riveting, ruthless watch.Read More
VOD film review: Exhibition
April 26, 2014 | Ian LoringJoanna Hogg’s tale of middle-class ennui is a strong entry from a wholly distinctive filmmaker.Read More
VOD film review: Chronicle
April 26, 2014 | David FarnorThis dark, surprising and ambitious found footage flick is an innovative take on superhero origin stories.Read More
VOD film review: Magic Magic
April 25, 2014 | David FarnorMichael Cera and Sebastián Silva team up for this uneasy trip into creepy territory.Read More