Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Man of Steel
December 6, 2013 | Chris BryantMoments of awe descend into messy, empty spectacle in this uneven modern take on Superman.Read More
VOD film review: Holiday in Handcuffs
December 6, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Ron Underwood Cast: Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Timothy Bottoms Certificate: TBC Watch Holiday in Handcuffs online in the UK: N/A
Holiday in Handcuffs is the story of a waitress who kidnaps a man to take home to her … Read More
VOD film review: Only God Forgives
December 5, 2013 | Chris BlohmGosling impresses but Refn goes native with this indulgent, crude piece of Bangkok gothic.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Grown Ups 2
December 4, 2013 | James ButlinDirector: Dennis Dugan Cast: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock Certificate: 12A Watch Grown Ups 2 online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Adam Sandler and the … Read More
VOD film review: Underdog
December 4, 2013 | David FarnorNot plane, nor bird, not even frog – any of the above would have been better than this.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Wanted
December 4, 2013 | David FarnorShallow and silly, this mediocre actioner has just enough flair to entertain. Read More
VOD film review: Alan Partridge – Alpha Papa
December 2, 2013 | David FarnorIf Alan Partridge directed a movie about himself, this would be it.Read More
VOD film review: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
December 1, 2013 | David FarnorBrad Bird’s live-action cartoon makes for a thrilling spy sequel.Read More
VOD film review: Saving Santa
December 1, 2013 | David FarnorSome rescuing still required.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Last Stand
November 30, 2013 | Andrew JonesArnie’s return to leading action man is enjoyable, but infuriatingly not as good as it could have been.Read More