VOD film review: The Next Three Days

Russell Crowe is riveting in this implausible but nail-biting thriller. Read More

VOD film review: Thor 2: The Dark World

This ho-hum superhero sequel suffers from a weak villain and bloated plot.Read More

VOD film review: A Fish Called Wanda

Kevin Kline is hysterical in this screwball farce that might be the funniest British movie ever made.Read More

VOD film review: The Fifth Estate

The film’s real failing is it has no idea whose tale it is telling.Read More

VOD film review: Bastards

Director: Claire Denis Cast: Vincent Lindon, Chiara Mastroianni, Julie Bataille Certificate: 15 Watch online: Curzon Home Cinema / BFI Player / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video

Since her last film (the complex, gripping post-colonial drama White Material), the … Read More

VOD film review: Machete Kills

Director: Robert Rodriguez Cast: Danny Trejo, Amber Heard, Mel Gibson, Demian Bichir, Sofia Vergara, Michelle Rodriguez Certificate: 15 Watch Machete Kills online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Sky Store

Machete began as … Read More

VOD film review: Metro Manila

Director: Sean Ellis Cast: Jake Macapagal, Althea Vega, John Arcilla Certificate: 15 Watch online: Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / Sky Store / TalkTalk TV / iTunes

“No matter how long the procession, it always ends at the church … Read More

VOD film review: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Director: Kevin Smith Cast: Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith Certificate: 15 Watch Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back online: TalkTalk TV / iTunes

Kevin Smith is a bit of a Marmite type of director/personality. He’s not the most brilliant director, but … Read More

VOD film review: Prince Avalanche

Paul Rudd and Emile Hirsch are profoundly silly in this eccentric, existential buddy comedy.Read More

VOD film review: Fish Tank

Andrea Arnold’s absorbing kitchen sink drama is something you’ll want to stare into for hours.Read More