Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK film review: 30 Minutes or Less
March 7, 2014 | Andrew JonesDirector: Ruben Fleischer Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Brett Gelman, Danny McBride, Michael Peña, Aziz Ansari Certificate: 15 Watch 30 Minutes or Less online: Netflix UK
After Zombieland was a hit, director Ruben Fleischer and star Jesse Eisenberg made a second goofy … Read More
VOD film review: Stranger by the Lake
March 7, 2014 | David FarnorThis tense lakeside thriller grips right until the end.Read More
VOD film review: Europa Report
March 6, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Sebastián Corderop Cast: Sharlto Copley, Daniel Wu, Michael Nyqvist, Anamaria Marinca Certificate: 15
“Even if we find there’s nothing out there, it’s still an effective discovery.”
That’s the scientists aboard the first manned flight to Jupiter moon, Europa. The … Read More
VOD film review: Toy Story 3
March 6, 2014 | David FarnorA note-perfect end to a phenomenal trilogy. Read More
Batman animation on VOD: The beginning, middle and end
March 4, 2014 | Chris BryantThe Dark Knight occupies a fair section of Amazon’s animated streaming offerings, alongside some other well-known superheroes. On offer are tales of The Caped Crusader’s start, his adventures and his final challenge. Combined, they provide a epic insight into Bruce … Read More
VOD film review: The English Teacher
March 3, 2014 | RubyDirector: Craig Zisk Cast: Julianne Moore, Greg Kinnear, Michael Angarano, Nathan Lane, Lily Collins, Fiona Shaw, Norbert Leo Butz Certificate: 15 Watch The English Teacher online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / … Read More
VOD film review: Young Adult
March 3, 2014 | David FarnorCharlize Theron is remarkable in this deliciously spiky comedy drama.Read More
VOD film review: Gravity
March 2, 2014 | Neil BrazierAlfonso Cuaron’s intimate survival thriller is a breathtakingly personal piece of sci-fi.Read More
VOD film review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009 Original)
March 2, 2014 | David FarnorElegantly adapted from Larsson’s weighty work, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is gripping and unsettling stuff. A cold blast of Scandinavian class.Read More
VOD film review: Nymphomaniac (Lars von Trier)
March 1, 2014 | Chris BlohmVolume I is funnier than Volume II, but the film as a whole is essentially Lars von Trier’s tribute to himself.Read More