Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Amazon Prime Instant Video film review: We Bought a Zoo
June 14, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Cameron Crowe Cast: Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Elizabeth Jones Certificate: 12A Watch We Bought a Zoo online in the UK: Amazon Prime Instant Video / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Rakuten TV … Read More
Netflix UK film review: This Is Not a Ball
June 13, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Vik Muniz, Juan Rendon Cast: Vik Muniz
The World Cup kicked off last night – and with it comes This Is Not a Ball, a documentary that follows Vik Muniz’s attempt to build a gigantic piece of football art. … Read More
VOD film review: Cuban Fury
June 12, 2014 | David Farnor
A talented cast never quite feel the beat in this disappointing salsa rom-com.Read More
VOD film review: Everyone Says I Love You
June 12, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Woody Allen Cast: Natalie Portman, Woody Allen, Edward Norton, Goldie Hawn Certificate: 12 Watch Everyone Says I Love You online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Once more with feeling! Do you … Read More
VOD film review: The Dark Knight
June 11, 2014 | David Farnor
Fuelled by a haunting turn from Heath Ledger, Christopher Nolan’s Batsequel is brooding, bold and brilliant.Read More
VOD film review: Lone Survivor
June 11, 2014 | David Farnor
A thrilling war film that doesn’t sugarcoat its brutality – until the end credits.Read More
VOD review: NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage
June 10, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Jeremy Whelehan Cast: Kevin Spacey Watch NOW: The Film online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
“I’ll have her, but I will not keep her long.”
What a strange film NOW: In the Wings on a … Read More
VOD film review: RoboCop (2014)
June 9, 2014 | David Farnor
This underrated remake is a sleek, character-driven thriller that’s low on satire but high on heart.Read More
TheHorrorShow / Netflix UK film review: Mr. Jones
June 8, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Karl Mueller Cast: Jon Foster, Sarah Jones Certificate: 15 Watch Mr. Jones online in the UK: Netflix UK / TheHorrorShow.tv / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Sky Store
VOD film review: Dear Mr. Watterson (or, Stephan Pastis and the hunt for Bigfoot)
June 8, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Joel Allen Schroeder Cast: Berkeley Breathed, Seth Green Watch Dear Mr. Watterson online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“Bill Watterson is the Bigfoot of cartooning.”
That’s Stephan Pastis, who draws Pearls … Read More
