Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Franklin’s Magic Christmas
December 17, 2013 | David FarnorMeet Franklin Turtle (Noah Reid). Franklin is, as his name suggests, a turtle. Franklin has a sister, Harriet (Bryn McAuley). She is also a turtle. Franklin has parents, Mr. and Mrs. Turtle. They are, like their children, both turtles. Their … Read More
NOW TV film review: I Against I
December 16, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Mark Cripps, David Ellison, James Marquand Cast: Kenny Doughty, Ingvar Egger Sigurdsson, Mark Womack, John Castle, Sonia Balaco Certificate: 15 Watch online: Sky Cinema / NOW / TalkTalk TV / iTunes
2 men. 12 hours. 1 must die. That’s … Read More
VOD film review: Scrooged
December 16, 2013 | James ButlinBill Murray does some of his finest work in this modern twist on A Christmas Carol.Read More
VOD film review: Niko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble
December 15, 2013 | Andrew JonesNiko 2: Little Brother, Big Trouble sees the son of Prancer having to deal with his parents’ separation and his mother’s new boyfriend, who has a son of his own. He also has to deal with an evil wolf lady … Read More
VOD film review: 2 Guns
December 14, 2013 | Chris BryantDenzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg are fun to watch in this wise-cracking action film.Read More
VOD film review: Becoming Santa
December 13, 2013 | David Farnor“Everybody knows the story of Santa. It’s awesome. Santa’s magical.”
That’s how Becoming Santa starts – and it’s a pretty accurate statement. The strange thing is that while everyone knows the story of Santa, that story is different depending … Read More
VOD film review: The Swan Princess Christmas
December 13, 2013 | Andrew JonesDirector: Richard Rich Cast: Anna Graceman, Summer Eguchi Certificate: PG Watch The Swan Princess Christmas online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
If you weren’t at the edge … Read More
VOD film review: Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God
December 13, 2013 | David FarnorA devastating and vital documentary.Read More
VOD film review: Tooth: Do You Believe in Fairies
December 12, 2013 | Chris BlohmDirector: Edouard Nammour Cast: Harry Enfield, Vinnie Jones, Stephen Fry Certificate: U Watch Tooth online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“People who liked this also liked: The Big Bounce…Mean Machine…Loaded…” Now, without … Read More
VOD film review: War Horse
December 12, 2013 | David FarnorIn Spielberg’s sentimental tale of a boy and his horse, the going’s good to soft. Mostly soft.Read More