Movies
Reviews of films available on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and other video on-demand services.
VOD film review: Attack the Block
April 26, 2013 | James R
Jodie Whittaker and John Boyega are fantastic in Joe Cornish’s small-scale sci-fi gem.Read More
VOD film review: The Monk (2011)
April 18, 2013 | James R
Vincent Cassel is excellent in this taut, gothic tale of darkness, temptation and revenge.Read More
VOD film review: Franklyn
April 10, 2013 | James R
Gothic fantasy and gloomy tragedy collide in this visually compelling urban fairy tale.Read More
VOD film review: Fast Girls
March 16, 2013 | James R
This believable British underdog drama is as feel-good as sports movies get. Read More
Netflix UK film review: Mamma Mia!
March 16, 2013 | James R
This star-studded Abba musical doesn’t have the self-aware humour needed to truly sing.Read More
VOD film review: Another Year
November 4, 2010 | Selina Pearson
Allotments, oboes and awkward conversations. Another Year is two hours of everyday drama and you couldn’t spend it with a nicer couple.Read More
VOD film review: State of Play
November 10, 2009 | James R
This feature film based on the BBC series is still packed with gripping political thrills.Read More
VOD film review: The White Ribbon
October 27, 2009 | Ameen Hojabr
Michael Haneke’s claustrophobic fable traces the rise of a fascist ideology in a small community.Read More
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