Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Filth
February 2, 2014 | David FarnorLeaves you laughing and hiding your face in equal measure. Read More
VOD film review: No Country for Old Men
February 2, 2014 | David FarnorBrooding and unforgiving, this tense noir Western grips throughout. Read More
NOW TV film review: Vinyl
February 1, 2014 | Neil BrazierDirector: Sara Sugarman Cast: Phil Daniels, Jamie Blackley, Keith Allen, Perry Benson Certificate: 15 Watch Vinyl online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / iTunes
Based on the true story of Mike Peters and The Alarm, Vinyl takes a swipe at … Read More
VOD film review: Sunshine on Leith (a sing-along review)
February 1, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Dexter Fletcher Cast: George Mackay, Antonia Thomas, Jason Flemyng Certificate: PG Watch online: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Sky Store / Google Play
To be sung to the tune of I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles). Preferably … Read More
VOD film review: The Sessions
January 31, 2014 | David FarnorCharming performances by John Hawkes and Helen Hunt are undermined by a limp script in this intimate comedy-drama.Read More
Straight-to-VOD Thursday: Mars (Geoff Marslett)
January 30, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Geoff Marslett Cast: Mark Duplass, Zoe Simpson, Paul Gordon, Howe Gelb, Liza Weil Watch Geoff Marslett’s Mars online: Distrify / VHX / Vimeo
Straight-to-VOD Thursday: From direct-to-iTunes indies to naff bargain bucket sequels, we look at films only available … Read More
Prime Instant Video film review: Resistance
January 30, 2014 | Selina PearsonDirector: Amit Gupta Cast: Andrea Riseborough, Tom Wlaschiha, Michael Sheen Certificate: PG Watch online: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
It’s been five years since the failed D-Day landings and … Read More
VOD film review: Welcome to the Punch
January 29, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Eran Creevy Cast: James McAvoy, Mark Strong, David Morrissey, Andrea Riseborough, Peter Mullan Certificate: 15
A group of men walk out of an anonymous glass building. That’s criminal mastermind Jacob (Strong) and his crew. They speed away on motorbikes. … Read More
VOD film review: White House Down
January 29, 2014 | Chris BryantChanning Tatum is a charismatic leading man in this enjoyably daft hostage thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Knight and Day
January 27, 2014 | Selina PearsonStupid and silly, Knight and Day steals as much from Hitchcock as it does from Greengrass. A predictable, but rather enjoyable romp.Read More