Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: The English Patient
January 12, 2014 | Simon KinnearDirector: Anthony Minghella Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas Certificate: 15 Watch The English Patient online: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play
Every weekend during the 2014 awards season, we … Read More
VOD film review: You’re Next
January 11, 2014 | Ian LoringDirector: Adam Wingard Cast: Sharni Vinson, Joe Swanberg, AJ Bowen, Nicholas Tucci Certificate: 18
The tale of You’re Next’s release history is one which strikes many familiar chords with Drew Goddard’s recent cult classic Cabin In The Woods: both had … Read More
VOD film review: The Muppets
January 11, 2014 | David FarnorThis fuzzy franchise revival is most sensational, inspirational, celebrational and Muppetational. Read More
Netflix film review: The Square (documentary)
January 10, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Jehane Noujaim Cast: Khalid Abdalla, Ahmed Hassan Certificate: 15 Watch online: Netflix UK
“Only we can tell our stories,” says one protestor near the start of The Square, as they erect an open-air cinema in the middle of … Read More
VOD film review: Elysium
January 10, 2014 | Simon KinnearNeill Blomkamp sets out his stall as an auteur of activist action with this blockbuster and political fable.Read More
VOD film review: Hot Rod
January 9, 2014 | Andrew JonesUtterly bizarre and truly hysterical, Hot Rod is the greatest comedy ever made about stunt jumps.Read More
VOD film review: Total Recall (2012)
January 9, 2014 | Simon KinnearLen Wiseman’s remake is a dimly remembered echo of Verhoeven’s classic.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Zoolander
January 8, 2014 | Andrew JonesBen Stiller’s sharply written comedy about a male model is really, really, ridiculously funny.Read More
VOD film review: Lords of London
January 7, 2014 | David FarnorThis likeable character drama is not the crime movie you were expecting.Read More
VOD film review: The Broken Circle Breakdown
January 6, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Felix Van Groeningen Cast: Johan Heldenberg, Veerie Baetens, Nell Cattrysse Certificate: 15 Watch The Broken Circle Breakdown online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video
“If I needed you, would you comfort me?”
That was a … Read More