Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Moon Man
April 22, 2014 | David FarnorThe sedate, surreal adaptation of Tomi Ungerer’s picture book is a gently dazzling watch.
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VOD film review: The Sea
April 19, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Stephen Brown Cast: Ciarán Hinds, Natascha McElhone, Bonnie Wright, Rufus Sewell, Charlotte Rampling, Sinéad Cusack Certificate: 12A Watch The Sea online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Eircom / Virgin Media … Read More
VOD film review: Honour
April 18, 2014 | RubyDirector: Shan Khan Cast: Paddy Considine, Aiysha Hart, Harvey Virdi, Faraz Ayub, Shubham Saraf, Nikesh Patel Certificate: 15 Watch Honour online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / Sky Store DVD release date: 28th … Read More
VOD film review: Anchorman 2
April 17, 2014 | David Farnor60% of the time, this entertaining sequel works every time.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Contraband
April 16, 2014 | David FarnorBaltasar Kormákur delivers this standard crime drama with first-class shipping.Read More
VOD film review: Homefront
April 15, 2014 | James ButlinDirector: Gary Fleder Cast: Jason Statham, James Franco Certificate: 15 Watch Homefront online in the UK: Amazon Prime / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play / Sky Store
In this … Read More
VOD film review: Nebraska
April 14, 2014 | David FarnorThis superbly performed gem is a heartwarmingly cold study of generational divide.Read More
Netflix film review: Dead Man Down
April 13, 2014 | Chris BryantDirector: Niels Arden Oplev Cast: Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Terrence Howard Certificate 15 Watch Dead Man Down online: Netflix UK
Let’s assume that Dead Man Down doesn’t take place in the real world. In the real world, a Hungarian mob … Read More
VOD film review: Almost Married
April 11, 2014 | RubyDirector: Ben Cookson Cast: Philip McGinley, Emily Atack, Mark Stobbart, Bill Fellows Certificate: 15 Watch Almost Married online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Some days you wonder, given the … Read More
VOD film review: The Lunchbox
April 11, 2014 | David FarnorCharming in its simplicity, this dainty drama is a delectable treat worth savouring.Read More