Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
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
VOD film review: Easy Money II: Hard to Kill
April 10, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Babak Najafi Cast: Joel Kinnaman, Dragomir Mrsic Certificate: 15 Watch Easy Money 2 online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Joel Kinnaman returns to the role of JW in … Read More
VOD film review: Oldboy (2013)
April 10, 2014 | James ButlinThis remake of the modern Korean classic is a hollow shell of a film.Read More
VOD film review: The Pirates! Band of Misfits (Aardman)
April 10, 2014 | Jo BromilowDirector: Peter Lord, Jeff Newitt Cast: Hugh Grant, Brendan Gleeson, Martin Freeman, Brian Blessed, Lenny Henry, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Piven Certificate: U
Carving their own plasticine niche in the creature feature and prison break genre, the … Read More
VOD film review: The Raid
April 9, 2014 | David FarnorGareth Evans’ bone-crunching, jaw-dropping action thriller is brutally entertaining.Read More
VOD film review: Captain America: The First Avenger
April 9, 2014 | David FarnorCaptain America starts The Avengers off in solid fashion, with shallow, retro fun that makes side partings cool again.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Summit
April 9, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Nick Ryan Cast: Lochlainn O’Mearain, Cas Van De Gevel, Wilco van Rooijen Watch The Summit online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
For every four people … Read More