Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Monsters
November 30, 2013 | David FarnorEmotional more than visceral, Monsters is a moving sci-fi with a down-to-earth heart.Read More
VOD film review: The Hangover Part III
November 29, 2013 | David FarnorAll this banal third outing manages is to be slightly less offensive than the last one.Read More
VOD film review: Caesar Must Die
November 29, 2013 | David FarnorThis prison-set documentary is an inspiring demonstration of the transformative power of theatre.Read More
A Tale of Two Lanterns: Green Lantern (2011) vs. First Flight
November 28, 2013 | Chris BryantDirector: Martin Campbell Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Mark Strong Certificate: 12 Watch Green Lantern online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
We compare the 2011 superhero movie starring Ryan Reynolds with … Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
November 28, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Todd Strauss-Schulson Cast: John Cho, Kal Penn, Neil Patrick Harris Certificate: 18 Watch A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas online in the UK: Amazon Prime / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
VOD film review: Wadjda
November 27, 2013 | David FarnorThe fact that this rebellious and ambitious coming-of-age tale of exists is inspiring. That it’s fantastic to boot makes it a joy.Read More
50 years on: A look back at Mary Poppins
November 25, 2013 | Neil BrazierDisney’s classic musical, starring Julie Andrews as the iconic nanny, is practically perfect in every way.
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VOD film review: Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger
November 24, 2013 | David FarnorThis trying festive sequel sparkles and shines, but only intermittently.Read More
VOD film review: Johnny English Reborn
November 24, 2013 | David FarnorRowan Atkinson is wasted in this unnecessary, uneven sequel.Read More
VOD film review: Berberian Sound Studio
November 23, 2013 | David FarnorA fascinating meta-horror featuring Toby Jones, some cabbages and a dangerously aroused goblin? Foley crap, it’s awesome.Read More