Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
Netflix UK film review: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
February 5, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Mike Mitchell Cast: Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Jason Lee, David Cross Certificate: PG Watch Chipwrecked online in the UK: Netfix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
As … Read More
VOD film review: About Time
February 4, 2014 | David FarnorRichard Curtis’ deceptively serious comedy is an honest, moving piece about family.Read More
VOD film review: John Carter
February 4, 2014 | David FarnorJohn Carter is a gorgeous, exciting and wonderfully bonkers. Thank Thark for that.Read More
VOD film review: 42
February 3, 2014 | David FarnorChadwick Boseman delivers a star-making performance in this sports biopic that swings from the heart. Read More
VOD / Blu-ray film review: Blue Jasmine
February 3, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Woody Allen Cast: Cate Blanchett, Sally Hawkins Certificate: 15 Watch Blue Jasmine online in the UK: Amazon Prime / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play
For years now, people … Read More
VOD film review: No Country for Old Men
February 2, 2014 | David FarnorBrooding and unforgiving, this tense noir Western grips throughout. Read More
NOW TV film review: Vinyl
February 1, 2014 | Neil BrazierDirector: Sara Sugarman Cast: Phil Daniels, Jamie Blackley, Keith Allen, Perry Benson Certificate: 15 Watch Vinyl online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / iTunes
Based on the true story of Mike Peters and The Alarm, Vinyl takes a swipe at … Read More
VOD film review: Sunshine on Leith (a sing-along review)
February 1, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Dexter Fletcher Cast: George Mackay, Antonia Thomas, Jason Flemyng Certificate: PG Watch online: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Sky Store / Google Play
To be sung to the tune of I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles). Preferably … Read More
VOD film review: The Sessions
January 31, 2014 | David FarnorCharming performances by John Hawkes and Helen Hunt are undermined by a limp script in this intimate comedy-drama.Read More