Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Touchy Feely
May 15, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Lynn Shelton Cast: Rosemarie DeWitt, Scoot McNairy, Elliot Page, Josh Pais Watch Touchy Feely online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / iTunes
When is masseuse not a masseuse? When they can’t stand touching people. It’s the kind of story … Read More
VOD film review: The Social Network
May 14, 2014 | David FarnorDavid Fincher’s take on the founding of Facebook is a gripping drama of petty politics.Read More
VOD film review: American Hustle
May 14, 2014 | David FarnorA fun cast and colourful characters make this con artist comedy a fun romp.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Stitches
May 14, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Conor McMahon Cast: Ross Noble, Tommy Knight, Gemma-Leagh Devereux Certificate: 15 Watch Stitches online in the UK: Netflix UK
Clowns have always been creepy, but they’re everywhere these days, from Crispin Glover’s weird song to Psychoville’s one-handed Mr Jelly. … Read More
VOD film review: In Security
May 12, 2014 | David FarnorDirectors: Adam Beamer, Evan Beamer Cast: Michael Gladis, Ethan Embry, Ving Rhames, Vinnie Jones, Cary Elwes Certificate: 15 Watch In Security online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“They’re all … Read More
VOD film review: The Canyons
May 11, 2014 | Simon KinnearEnjoy the view from the top while you can. As the title suggests, most of the time Schrader and Lohan are stuck down a deep, dark hole. Read More
VOD film review: The Expatriate
May 11, 2014 | David FarnorThe Expatriate delivers unsurprising but entertaining action thrills.Read More
VOD film review: Like Father, Like Son
May 10, 2014 | David FarnorHirokazu Koreeda’s study of nature, nurture and the nuances of parenthood is a subtle, moving masterpiece.Read More
VOD film review: Son of Rambow
May 10, 2014 | David FarnorCheerful, cute and charming. Son of Rambow is the sequel that Stallone would never make.Read More
VOD film review: The Crazies
May 8, 2014 | David FarnorTimothy Olyphant makes for a charismatic lead in this scarily effective remake of a Romero classic.Read More