Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Synecdoche New York
February 28, 2014 | David FarnorCharlie Kaufman’s deconstruction of human existence through the construct of theatre is dense, difficult and delightful.Read More
VOD film review: Land of the Dead
February 28, 2014 | Neil BrazierRomero loses his grip around our throats with this horror sequel.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
February 25, 2014 | James ButlinDirector: Cody Cameron, Kris Pearn Cast: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Will Forte, Andy Samberg Certificate: PG Watch Cloudy 2 online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Sky Store / Rakuten TV / Google … Read More
VOD film review: The Next Three Days
February 25, 2014 | David FarnorRussell Crowe is riveting in this implausible but nail-biting thriller. Read More
VOD film review: Thor 2: The Dark World
February 24, 2014 | David FarnorThis ho-hum superhero sequel suffers from a weak villain and bloated plot.Read More
VOD film review: A Fish Called Wanda
February 23, 2014 | David FarnorKevin Kline is hysterical in this screwball farce that might be the funniest British movie ever made.Read More
VOD film review: The Fifth Estate
February 22, 2014 | Jo BromilowThe film’s real failing is it has no idea whose tale it is telling.Read More
VOD film review: Bastards
February 20, 2014 | Simon KinnearDirector: Claire Denis Cast: Vincent Lindon, Chiara Mastroianni, Julie Bataille Certificate: 15 Watch online: Curzon Home Cinema / BFI Player / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video
Since her last film (the complex, gripping post-colonial drama White Material), the … Read More
VOD film review: Machete Kills
February 19, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Robert Rodriguez Cast: Danny Trejo, Amber Heard, Mel Gibson, Demian Bichir, Sofia Vergara, Michelle Rodriguez Certificate: 15 Watch Machete Kills online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Sky Store
Machete began as … Read More
VOD film review: Metro Manila
February 18, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Sean Ellis Cast: Jake Macapagal, Althea Vega, John Arcilla Certificate: 15 Watch online: Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / Sky Store / TalkTalk TV / iTunes
“No matter how long the procession, it always ends at the church … Read More