Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: The Railway Man
May 8, 2014 | David FarnorPart rom-com, part repressed drama, part war movie, The Railway Man is an uneven ride, fuelled by two strong leads.Read More
VOD film review: Unstoppable
May 7, 2014 | David FarnorDenzel Washington is on charismatic form in this dynamic, relentlessly entertaining thriller.Read More
VOD film review: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
May 6, 2014 | Selina PearsonReality and fantasy collide in this charming, funny, life-affirming comedy-drama.Read More
VOD film review: 12 Years a Slave
May 5, 2014 | David FarnorSteve McQueen’s unflinching biographical drama is harrowing, powerful cinema.Read More
VOD film review: The Damned United
May 2, 2014 | Selina PearsonPeter Morgan and Michael Sheen team up for another character-driven winner.Read More
Straight to VOD: Material film review (iTunes)
May 2, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Craig Freimond Cast: Riaad Moosa, Carishma Basday Watch Material online in the UK: iTunes
Lots of stand-up comedians seem to make movies these days. What’s up with that?
Full of observations about life, comedians love to take the … Read More
VOD film review: Drag Me to Hell
May 2, 2014 | VOD NewsScary, funny, and absolutely terrifying, Drag me to Hell is a great modern horror.Read More
VOD film review: In Bloom (Birds Eye View Film Festival)
May 2, 2014 | David FarnorDirectors: Simon Gross, Nana Ekvtimishvili Cast: Lika Babluani, Mariam Bokeria Watch In Bloom online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema
Coming-of-age stories are nothing new. After all, growing up is a universal thing. In the UK last year, indie dramas … Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: Rabbit Hole
May 1, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: John Cameron Mitchell Cast: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Miles Teller Certificate: 15 Watch Rabbit Hole online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Grief. A source of inspiration for all … Read More
Mean Girls: How the web made fetch happen
April 30, 2014 | David FarnorToday marks the 10 year anniversary of everyone’s favourite high school movie: Mean Girls. Of course, any fan will already be aware of that. Why? Because The Internet.
Tina Fey’s comedy has been the popular girl in the teen flick … Read More